When it’s time to celebrate life’s most momentous events – weddings and anniversaries – most people would love to give a gift that will last. Flowers wilt, electronics go out of style, and money is spent, but indigenous metals like gold and silver last. Choosing bullion coins or bars as a gift is more than…
Category: Gold
Circulated vs. New Bullion: What Investors Need to Know
When purchasing gold or silver, you may notice two labels: circulated or new bullion. For new investors, that would raise a good question—what’s unique about them, and is one absolutely better than the other? At AU Bullion, we believe it’s a good idea to be exact about what you’re purchasing so you can make a…
How AU Bullion Helps First-Time Buyers in Starting Up
Precious metal investment is one of the safest ways to hold wealth and diversify a portfolio. As a beginner, though, precious metal investment can intimidate. You invest in what — gold, silver, or platinum? Coins or bars? How do you guarantee you are receiving authentic products for fair prices? We are no strangers to those…
Precious Metals Surge Amid Stock Market Disconnect
As we look to conclude this week in financial markets history has been made in precious metals as the U.S. stock market becomes even more disconnected from the real economy. This is increasing the rate at which investors are fleeing to safe-haven assets putting continuous upward pressure on precious metal prices as well as increasing…
Understanding Bullion DNA Technology: How It Protects Your Investment
If you are an investor in precious metals, authenticity is key. Phony bullion coins, however, have become quite sophisticated over the years, preying on collectors and investors alike. To help combat this, the Royal Canadian Mint came up with Bullion DNA™ technology — a sophisticated system of verification engineered specifically to help protect your holdings…