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A big problem many investors face is knowing which precious metal to buy. Many assume that the only difference between the two is their price while in reality, despite being similar, they are in fact quite different metals.

Here we have put together all the information you need to know about the two metals, so that you are well placed to make the best decisions when you invest.

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Canadian Mint

The Canadian Mint is officially known as the Royal Canadian Mint – in French the ‘Monnaie Royale Canadienne’ – and strikes all of Canada’s circulating currency. It also offers refinery services and mints bullion, foreign and numismatic coins. Before the establishment of the Canadian Mint, coins were imported to Canada …

Coin rounds

Coin rounds as a term is technically a misnomer, as coins and rounds are actually separate entities, though the two do sometimes get confused. Rounds are one of the many product options available to investors in precious metals. Gold and silver rounds are almost identical physically to gold and silver …

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Face Value

An object’s face value is the legally recognised value printed or engraved, and permanently displayed on it. The face value however is not necessarily the market value - it is not the same as its true worth or even the price when buying it. Colloquially to take something ‘at face …

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Hallmark date letters

Precious metals, such as gold and silver, are generally too soft and malleable for practical use. They are therefore mixed or alloyed with other harder metals. Hallmarks provide proof of an article's precious metal content, and older items should feature a date letter to denote the year it was hallmarked. …

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Jewellers who buy second hand jewellery

Finding a jeweller who buys second hand jewellery can be difficult; buying second hand jewellery can be a complicated and labour-intensive process, and for many smaller jewellers this can be off-putting. Valuing items can be a difficult job, and many choose to buy only from suppliers they know who do …

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Uncirculated coins

When someone talks about uncirculated coins they could mean one of two things. These difference could have a distinct impact on value when referring to bullion coins, so it's important to understand clearly what they mean. Uncirculated coins could refer to a particular quality of finish in the production process, …

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Who is Britannia?

Everyone knows that she 'rules the waves', she is on the 50p and £2 coins we use every day, and there was a time in the 1990s when she really was cool, but who is Britannia? Armed with a trident and shield, and wearing a Corinthian helmet, Britannia is the …

Why buy silver instead of gold?

Investing in precious metals is a big commitment, and it can sometimes be hard to know which out of gold and silver is the best metal to invest in. Ideally, we would all have a diverse portfolio containing both among other investments to cover all eventualities. However, we’re aware that …