In current economic conditions where everything is uncertain, one thing that is constantly making it to the headlines is Global Debt. Governments, businesses, and consumers have been borrowing to their record thresholds, causing overall global debt to surpass over $300 trillion according to a latest report by the Institute of International Finance. Moreover, this ever-increasing…
Category: Gram Gold
Buy 50 Gram Gold Bars – Pure Gold in a Convenient Size
When you invest in gold, you want something that has a nice balance of value, versatility, and ease of storage. That’s where the 50-gram gold bar fits the bill. Both the newcomer to investing and the long-time investor find 50-gram gold bars just right—a heavier weight than smaller bars, but lighter and less expensive than…
Interpreting the Assay Cards: Why They Are Important for Gold Bars
When you buy bars of gold, especially low-denominations like 1 gram, 2.5 gram, 5 gram, or even 1 oz, you’ll find them encased in a credit card-sized plastic holder with a label or certificate. This is in the guise of an assay card—that is more than just packaging. For the newbie and the veteran investor,…
Gold Jewelry and Investment Jewelry: The Development of Gold as Wearable Wealth
Gold always held a place of significance in the history of humankind — a treasury of affluence, power, and prestige. In ancient empires and modern societies, a piece of gold jewelry was always more than just ornamental. It was wearable fortune, a treasury of worth which was boundless — no country limit, no culture limit,…
Knowing the Difference Between Proof, BU, and Circulated Coins
When you begin investing in precious metals or collecting coins, you’ve likely heard these terms: Proof, BU, and Circulated. But just what do these terms actually signify—and how do they influence a coin’s value and appeal? We at AU Bullion are of the opinion that an educated investor is a smart investor. Here is a…
