Solid Gold: Why Invest In Gold And Silver Bullion

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Silver bullion and gold bullion are an excellent way to store wealth in uncertain times. Owning physical gold or silver bars means you own a currency that can be traded anywhere in the world, which is useful in difficult economic times.
Many investors buy gold or silver bullion as a buffer against economic or currency crises such as high inflation, war or high levels or national debt. Gold is affected by speculation in the way that any market is, and its pricing generally relates more to currencies than other commodities.
Nevertheless, as gold and silver tend to increase their value over time, and are readily exchangeable anywhere in the world, many people see physical metal as a solid investment.
Gold bullion should be at least 99.5% pure, though many refiners create bars that are 99.9%, or 24 karat. If you are considering investing in gold or silver bullion, it’s vital to check that the manufacturer is reputable and can guarantee a quality product.
The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) ...
... operates an accreditation scheme for refiners throughout the world. Those certified by the LBMA are guaranteed to provide gold and silver or a certain standard, which means they can be more easily sold on at a later date.
One of the most recognised refineries is PAMP Suisse, a refinery based in Switzerland which sells gold throughout the world. PAMP Suisse control more than half of the world market for gold bullion bars and handle roughly 13 million troy ounces (400 tonnes) per year.
Other top quality manufacturers include Gold Panda, Argor Heraeus, UBS and Valcambi Swiss Gold. Silver bullion manufacturers accredited by the LBMA include Western Australian Mint (The Perth Mint), Nyrstar, Umicore SA Business Unit Precious Metals Refining, Royal Canadian Mint, Teck Metals Ltd and Johnson Matthew Limited.
Most gold and silver bullion bars come with a hallmark or manufacturer’s imprint which helps to identify them and is also a guarantee of quality. These hallmarks are easily recognisable to potential investors, and add security to the gold and silver market by providing proof of quality.

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