Diwali, literally meaning the festival of light, is one of the most beloved festivals across the globe. It is a time for bonding with family members, feasts, and bright lights—and for many, it is also the time for purchasing and giving gifts of gold. At AU Bullion Canada, we experience a rush of gold purchases…
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A Week of Financial Carnage & A Life Raft of Gold
A few weeks ago, we wrote about what we dubbed to be the Silent Crash. Trillions in value lost in weeks and no one was talking about it. After what erupted the week of March 31st, 2025, we wonder how much longer it is even possible to stay silent. If you thought the economy was…
Can Gold purity be tested without a Karat marking? The pros and cons of purity testing
Have you ever come across a piece of gold jewelry or a gold object that lacks a visible karat marking? You might have thought: “Is this real? And if so, how pure is it?” This is something that both individuals who wish to sell scrap gold and jewelers who are dealing with unmarked objects would…
What Does Legal Tender Mean for Precious Metals?
If you’ve spent any time exploring the world of precious metals, you’ve probably come across the term “legal tender,” especially when looking at coins issued by national governments. But what does it actually mean, and how does it relate to precious metals like gold and silver? Let’s break it down and see how it fits…
Gold on Pace for Unprecedented Year
If you were to go up to a random person on the street in whichever city you are currently reading this in and asked them how well gold was performing as an asset this year, we would venture to guess that very few people would have any idea of the answer. Which is not unsurprising…