Category: Buying Gold

Why People Drive for Hours to Visit AU Bullion

People these days can order everything over the Internet, so the fact that customers will travel one, two, or three hours just so they can personally walk into a bullion shop may sound astounding. But customers of AU Bullion Services will tell you it is worth the travel distance—and for reasons beyond just cost. When…

When the Confidence in Banks Falls, Gold Increases

Today, a lack of trust within the banking sector is a reality because banking failures and frozen accounts have taken away the guarantee of a person’s funds being safe in a bank. When times of uncertainty hit the financial markets, one thing has always stood out throughout history: gold prices increase. Physical precious metals have…

Why Physical Gold Is Always Better than Digital Gold

In the modern world, the internet has led to the digitalization of everything, including cash, contracts, artworks, and even gold. Now, with the touch of your smartphone, you can own gold through apps, ETFs, and even through the use of blockchain. While all this sounds rather cool and innovative, when it comes to security and…

How to Distinguish Between Cast Vs. Minted Bullion Bars

Whether you’re stacking gold or stacking silver, you’ve probably noticed there are two styles of bullion gold or silver bars: ‘Cast Bars’ and ‘Minted Bars’. On first appearance, they look alike – they’re gold or silver, solid precious metals, trusted investments, and ideal for storage. But there’s more to these differences than looks. Learning about…