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Investing 101

Gold & Silver Investing 101

The Gold & Silver 101 series covers the essentials of saving
and investing in physical precious metals and explain all you
need to know to begin investing in bullion.

Silver Hallmarks: A Guide to Marks, Stamps, and Standards

Silver Hallmarks: A Guide to Marks, Stamps, and Standards

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A hallmark is the fastest way to learn what a piece of silver actually is: how pure it is, where it was made, sometimes even when and by whom. In the UK and many other markets, silver hallmarks aren’t just convention, they are a legal requirement above certain weights, enforced by assay offices whose job … Continue Reading arrow

Is Gold a Good Investment? 50 Years of Returns Explained

Is Gold a Good Investment? 50 Years of Returns Explained

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Perhaps you’ve been saving for years, received an inheritance, or are just starting your investment journey. As cash savings steadily lose purchasing power to inflation, many investors turn to gold as a proven store of value. So is gold a good investment? In this guide, the team at BullionStar draws on years of experience in … Continue Reading arrow

An Introduction to Gold & Silver Investing

An Introduction to Gold & Silver Investing

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Gold and silver bullion are the world’s best-known and most widely held precious metals, and both metals have played key roles throughout recorded history as forms of money, as forms of saving, and as means of wealth protection. Today, physical gold and physical silver in the form of investment bars and investment coins are highly … Continue Reading arrow

Should I Invest in Gold, Silver, or Platinum Bullion?

Should I Invest in Gold, Silver, or Platinum Bullion?

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Gold, silver, and platinum are the three major precious metals available as investment-grade bullion. Each is traded through the same network of LBMA and LPPM accredited refiners, and each qualifies as an Investment Precious Metal (IPM) in Singapore, exempting it from GST, yet each behaves quite differently as an asset. The choice between which to … Continue Reading arrow

Gold Coins vs Gold Bars: Which Is Better?

Gold Coins vs Gold Bars: Which Is Better?

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Every gold buyer eventually faces the same question: bars or coins? Both are widely available in a similar range of purities and sizes, and both let you own physical gold outright, but the two products differ in premium, divisibility, recognisability, and legal status in ways that can meaningfully affect which one suits you. This guide … Continue Reading arrow

How Is Gold Taxed in Singapore? The IPM GST Exemption Explained

How Is Gold Taxed in Singapore? The IPM GST Exemption Explained

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How is gold taxed in Singapore? For anyone buying bullion here, it’s one of the first questions worth answering, and the answer is unusually favourable. It’s the single biggest reason Singapore has become a hub for precious metals investment rather than simply a place where precious metals are sold. In short, investment-grade gold in Singapore … Continue Reading arrow

Storing Precious Metals, Gold, and Silver Bullion

Storing Precious Metals, Gold, and Silver Bullion

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One of the most important decisions when saving and investing in precious metals is where to store your gold, silver and platinum bars and coins. Paramount to this choice of storage location is safety and security. Given the high value content of physical precious metals, many people choose to store their precious metals bars and … Continue Reading arrow

Gold & Silver Bullion Investing FAQs

Gold & Silver Bullion Investing FAQs

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What is a Gold/Silver/Platinum Spot Price? The spot price for a precious metal is the current market price for that precious metal which is traded in the wholesale market for immediate delivery. The spot price is usually quoted in US dollars per troy ounce and refers to a quotation for a standard but large quantity. … Continue Reading arrow

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