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Category: Silver Bars

Gold and Silver as Inflation Hedges: Why Investors Turn to Precious Metals

In this constantly changing economic landscape, investors are constantly seeking ways to protect their wealth from the effects of inflation. One strategy that has stood the test of time is the investment in precious metals, particularly gold and silver. As an authorized Royal Canadian Mint Bullion DNA Dealer, AU Bullion is at the forefront of…

Understanding the Difference: Circulated vs. Uncirculated Bullion Coins and Bars

Precious metals like Gold, Silver and Platinum are excellent tangible assets investors choose when looking to diversify their investment portfolio. Typically the most popular choices of investment are bullion coins and bars. However, when investing in precious metals bullion, it is imperative that we understand whether circulated or uncirculated bullion is the better option to…

Gold & Silver Price Irony

Yesterday, on Tuesday, February 13th, we saw some curious price action in the precious metals sector that likely has many holders of these assets confused, as the price movement we saw in both silver and gold was truly a dance with irony like no other.  Without going into an exhaustive list of the reasons citizens,…

Counterfeit Silver: How to Spot Fakes and Protect Your Investment

Investing in Silver bullion is a highly popular way of hedging your wealth against times of economic crisis. It is a tangible asset that has been known to be reliable for centuries. However, with the rise in popularity amongst investors, also began the rise of counterfeit bullion entering the market. As an investor or collector,…