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Operational Update: We have been experiencing high demand for both gold and silver products with our customer service desk inundated with enquiries. You can read more by clicking here.

Ian Davis

Bullion Manager

Following completion of a masters degree in pharmacy Ian spent 8 years working in the pharmaceutical industry developing drugs for clinical trials and manufacturing parenteral nutrition.

After deciding to follow his passion for music and a brief stint as a music producer, he joined Chards as a project manager overseeing a new website and bringing all of our systems into the digital 21st century.

Having always had an interest in the economy, current affairs and investments Ian has contributed to content on the website from our investment guides, coin collecting guides and commentary on geopolitical events affecting the precious metals market.

Digital Bullion - DigitAul Metal Accounts

14 Aug 2020

A metal account with Chards can be either an "allocated and segregated" account or an "unallocated" gold or silver account.

Silver Bar Price Comparison - UK Bullion Dealers

12 Jun 2020

We often offer the lowest prices in the UK for new bullion silver bars. Click here to see who we beat on price!


Silver Coin Price Comparison - UK Bullion Dealers

12 Jun 2020

Chards regularly compare our silver coin prices across the top UK bullion dealer. We're sure you won't find better deals anywhere else in Britain!

Gold Bar Price Comparison - UK Bullion Dealers

10 Jun 2020

We often offer the lowest prices in the UK for bullion gold bars. Click here to see who we beat on price!


Supply Updates Archive - COVID19

15 Apr 2020

Here you will find details of when we received information from our wholesale suppliers and took delivery of bullion items.

Bullion Coin Types - Latest Year, Minty, Newly Minted and Secondary Market

14 Apr 2020

We offer 5 main categories of "bullion" sovereigns for investment - minty, newly minted, secondary market, grade C and dated coins.


Statement on Despatching of Orders - 31/3/20

30 Mar 2020

Our bullion manager gives some insight into what's been happening with shipments in bullion markets over the last fortnight.

FAQs - COVID19 and Chards

30 Mar 2020

Here are some of the questions Chards has been asked around how we are operating in the lock-down.

COVID19 - Chards Business Updates

16 Mar 2020

Our operational update in regard to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. We include supply updates and market news on this page to keep customers up to date.

Gold Coin Price Comparison - UK Bullion Dealers

12 Mar 2020

We often offer the lowest prices in the UK for bullion gold coins. Click here to see who we beat on price!


Foreign Exchange Notice

23 Aug 2019

It is with regret that we can no longer offer a foreign exchange walk in service to the public unless certain criteria are met.

Market Roundup 14th August

22 Aug 2019

Gold hit a new sterling intra-day high of £1271.05 yesterday, before dropping some 2.91% when the US announced a delay to their trade tariffs on some Chinese goods.

Gold Bulls and Bears

2 Aug 2019

With gold prices topping all time highs would you buy or sell?

Add-Ons and Gift Wrap Options

2 Aug 2019

Here we explain the options available from a capsule through to our deluxe gift wrap options...

Gold Reaches New All Time Price High of £1194.12 Per Ounce

30 Jul 2019

Gold reaches a new price high in pounds sterling, beating the price of £1078 set back in 2011.


Lowest Recent Gold Price

24 Jul 2019

The lowest sterling gold price of recent times was £712.03 set in December 2015 following a correction or bearish market after 2011....

Record Silver Price and All Time Highs

24 Jul 2019

The all-time high price for silver was hit on 18th January 1980 at $49.45 (£21.65) per troy ounce fuelled by Nelson Bunker Hunt's cornering of the market.

Boris Johnson Becomes The Next Prime Minister

23 Jul 2019

Tuesday morning brought to a conclusion the Conservative Leadership race, with Boris Johnson comfortably defeating Jeremy Hunt in the ballot of Tory party members

Gold Blasts Through £1150 Per Ounce

22 Jul 2019

Gold price rockets up beyond £1150 per ounce amidst ongoing trade and war tensions.


Potential Brexit Chaos Hits The Value of The Pound

16 Jul 2019

Sterling sufferred a set back following an increase risk of a disorderly and damaging Brexit outcome and gold has its sights set on £1140!

We Buy Medals & Medallions

11 Jul 2019

Chard of Blackpool want to buy medals and medallioin in silver gold or platinum, including complete sets and collections of art or themed medals...

Gold Price Rallies As Fed Warns Of Uncertain Economic Outlook

10 Jul 2019

Jay Powell, Federal Reserve Chief today warned of a slowdown to the US economy, on the back of foreign economies already experiencing reductions in growth.


The Parthian Empire & Coins

26 Jun 2019

Parthia was an implacable enemy of Rome, and unlike most of Rome's enemies, was never subdued or conquered by the Romans. Click to read more about Parthian empire and coins.

Brexit Coin Issued with the Wrong Date!

24 Jun 2019

A small number of Brexit fifty pence coins featuring the incorrect leaving date have been minted by The Royal Mint. The coin was originally due to be released in March...

Interest Rates Cut Could Lead To Strengthening Of Gold

18 Jun 2019

The looming US interest rate cuts are expected to lead to a further rise in gold prices, experts have announced.

Emerging Countries Scramble for Gold

13 Jun 2019

Whilst Western central banks dumped their gold reserves 20 years ago, the central banks of emerging nations have been purchasing gold at rates not seen in over 50 years.

Trade War Peace the US and Mexico

13 Jun 2019

A deal was struck to curb migration, bringing an end to President Trump’s threat to impose widescale tariffs on Mexican imports. The deal followed several tense days of negoti

US and China Trade Disputes Keeps Markets Cautious

23 May 2019

Wednesday began with a muted response in the markets to the dispute, as reports broke of possible further restrictions on other Chinese technology companies

Gold Hits a 2 Week Low Against the Dollar

23 May 2019

Despite the ongoing trade war and Trump’s war mongering tweets against Iran, gold has been pushed to a 2 week low against the dollar

The Kilogram Redefined!

23 May 2019

The new definitive weight of one kilogram has been announced and came in to immediate force on Monday May 20th, a momentous change within the scientific community.

Diversification Away From The Dollar

22 May 2019

US foreign policy is becoming more and more aggressive right across the globe in part to the risk that the dollar loses top seat as the world currency reserve.


European Parliament Elections

22 May 2019

A growing wave of populism enters the EU elections with anti-EU sentiment at an all time high.


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Chard (1964) Ltd
32-36 Harrowside
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY4 1RJ

SatNav Postcode: FY4 1LY

Tel: 01253 343081

Company No: 1378220
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