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What Has More Value? Gold or Bitcoin?

What Has More Value? Gold or Bitcoin?

Jon Clarke - 6 Dec 2021

Value is subjective. But even the most hardened crypto "HODLers" and goldbugs can see the value in holding minimal amounts of £s and $s to pay bills and taxes.
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Bitcoin and Gold

Ian Davis - 24 Nov 2021

The debate over gold and Bitcoin can get heated at times. At the risk of upsetting either side, we aim to provide a more objective and balanced approach.
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Brett Chamberlain: Arrested for Paying in Legal Tender

Adam Ball - 28 Oct 2021

Recently, news has swept the UK concerning a man in the Devon and Cornwall region being arrested for trying to pay for fuel using "legal tender” coins.

Stagflation

Jon Clarke - 20 Oct 2021

Until the 1960s and 1970s, economic thinking maintained that inflation and unemployment were inversely related. That was until many countries began experiencing "stagflation".

New Coin Info - October 2021

Amy Billington - 15 Oct 2021

What a month for new coin information! We have news on the Great Engravers Victoria gothic portrait coin, Platinum Jubilee 50p's, the Tudor Beasts Lion of England and more!
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Reverse Repos Spiked in 2021 – What Does it Mean?

Jon Clarke - 4 Oct 2021

Reverse Repos spiked to their highest ever levels in June 2021 and have been on a continual upward trajectory ever since. But what does this mean?

2022 Royal Coat of Arms Gold Sovereign

Amy Billington - 27 Sep 2021

2022 UK gold sovereigns will have a special Royal Coat of Arms design for the Queen’s Sapphire Jubilee. Facts, opinion, possible designs, information, and more.
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Will Evergrande Collapse?

Jon Clarke - 22 Sep 2021

Will an Evergrande collapse bring another credit crunch, or will it be another example of a company "too big to fail"?

World Gold Council: China and Gold

Jon Clarke - 20 Sep 2021

A report by the WGC gives an optimistic outlook on China’s jewellery market driven by pricing transparency and an increasing demand among its younger generation.
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The End of the Gold Standard: 50 Years On

Jon Clarke - 17 Aug 2021

The 15th August 1971 was the day Richard Nixon closed the gold window. Here we look at the 50 years since the world left the gold standard.

New Coin Info - Summer 2021

Amy Billington - 30 Jun 2021

We have lots of new coin information, including a potential Innovation in Science coin, the 2022 Royal Mint lunar design, plus a brand new sovereign announcement!!

What Does Basel III Mean for Gold and Silver?

Jon Clarke - 30 Jun 2021

The new Basel III Accords are expected to have major ramifications for precious metals markets, particularly in exchanges like the LBMA and COMEX.

UK Budget 2021

Jon Clarke - 9 Mar 2021

Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his latest budget, nearly 12 months after the pandemic-induced lockdowns brought the national economy to a standstill.
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Biden's Inaugural Address

Jon Clarke - 26 Jan 2021

Biden's first speech as president called for unity in a country divided by politics and devastated by a pandemic. His administration has a lot to address.
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Bullion Dealer Linked with QAnon Supporters

Jon Clarke - 25 Jan 2021

A recent article by The Times pointed out that a Marbella-based podcaster with links to the QAnon conspiracy group, is promoting UK gold dealer BullionbyPost
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Is it Platinum's Time to Shine?

Jon Clarke - 20 Jan 2021

2020 saw new highs for stock markets, gold and cryptocurrency. There is an argument that suggests another asset may be due a rally in 2021.
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Silver and Platinum Set to Outperform Gold in 2021

Jon Clarke - 19 Jan 2021

The outlook for silver and platinum looks promising over the next 12 months as a number of precious metal analysts say they both look set to outshine gold.
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The Treasure Act 1996

Jon Clarke - 12 Jan 2021

The Act deals with discoveries of treasure in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland and legally obliges finders of treasure to declare their findings to the local coroner.
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2020: A Year in Review

Jon Clarke - 11 Jan 2021

2020: A Year in Review

Bubbles: 1637 Tulip Mania, 1720 South Sea Company... 2021 Bitcoin?

Lawrence Chard - 11 Jan 2021

Remember greed and fear are the two main drivers of markets, bubbles, and frauds. If in any doubt, keep out!


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