8 Facts about the Gold Krugerrand Coin
1. The first Krugerrand was minted in 1967 2. It was designed as the ‘working man’s coin’ 3. The Krugerrand is about the size of a half-dollars 4. The world’s first bullion coin The full-page advertisement in the September 27, 1977 issue of the...
Evolution of the Gold & Silver Britannia coin’s design
Overview of the Gold Britannia coin The Britannia is a British gold bullion coin manufactured by the Royal Mint since 1987. The Royal Mint produces this coin in its refinery at Llantrisant, South Wales, where the mint has been operating since the early 1970s....Brand New vs Secondary Market gold coins explained
When browsing online bullion dealer’s websites, you may encounter the term “Best Value”, “Brand New” or “Secondary Market” when it comes to gold bullion coins. But what are the differences? In this article, we explore the...
What does “LBMA approved” mean for gold bars?
In this article, we explain what is a LBMA gold bar and what the term “LBMA approved refiner” means when it comes to gold bullion bars. What is the LBMA? LBMA is the acronym for London Bullion Market Association. It is an international trade...
