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When you purchase a gold bar from a respected dealer such as AU Bullion, you will find it encapsulated in a safe plastic case, often referred to as an Assay Card. Although most investors are interested in the gold bar itself, knowing what is written on the assay card is equally important. It acts like…
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How Inflation, Debt, and Interest Rates Influence the Price of Gold
Gold doesn’t glitter in jewelry shops; only it glitters in uncertain economies. When inflation goes up, the government’s debt skyrockets, or the direction changes in the interest rates, the prices of gold fluctuate accordingly. But how do such economic forces create the price of gold? Break down the connection between inflation, debt, interest, and why…
Why Central Banks Are Buying More Gold Than Ever Before
In recent years, the globe’s central banks have been, behind the scenes, regularly accumulating enormous amounts of gold. Actually, worldwide central bank gold demand lately touched levels not reached in decades. But why is demand increasing like never before, and what is the implication for average investors? Let’s break it down. A Change in Global…
Hedging Inflation versus Hedging Collapse: Is Your Gold Allocation Correct?
During times of uncertainty, investors will look toward gold as the absolute safe bet. But there is one crucial question that every investor should be asking: Is your gold holding aimed at inflation hedging, or an economic collapse? They may sound the same, but they prompt separate approaches. Knowing the difference can spell the difference…
What is a Monster Box? How Many Coins Are There?
If you’ve ever shopped for silver or gold coins, you’ve probably heard the phrase Monster Box. But just what is a Monster Box, and how many coins can it contain? In short, a Monster Box is a jumbo store case that mints send their bullion coins off in and store large amounts of coin. For…
