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NEW The Royal Mint’s 2021 Gold Sovereign Coin
This iconic gold coin remains a firm favourite for all kinds of wealth protection and is loved by collectors and investors worldwide. The Royal Mint has produced a 2021 edition. Introducing the 2021 UK Gold Sovereign coin.
Bleyer Wins Platinum Customer Service Award
We’re super delighted to announce that we’ve received a special award from Feefo for all of the positive reviews you’ve been leaving.
We couldn’t be more delighted to know that all our hard work is paying off and that all of you are happy about our exceptional customer service.
Handpoured Silver Unity Rounds – CALM Charity Update
We cannot thank everyone enough for supporting us and our charities with our 1oz Silver Unity Rounds and 2oz Silver Unity Rounds. Here’s an update from Rosy Candel, Corporate Fundraising Officer at CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably).
Bleyer’s Christmas Opening Times
Bleyer will be closed during Christmas and the new year. In this article, you’ll find our Christmas cut-off times and a word from Bleyer’s Managing Director, Caroline.
Handpoured Silver Unity Rounds – NDADA Charity Update
A massive thank you to everyone who’s supported us and our charities through buying our hand-poured charity unity rounds. Here’s an update from Sue Wallis, the Chief Executive Officer at NDADA (North Devon Against Domestic Abuse).
Top Tips on Home Security When Storing Your Bullion At Home
Buying gold and silver bullion is a great way of protecting your finances, especially during times of economic uncertainty. It’s a little like financial insurance. However, with the appeal of gold and silver also comes the responsibility of keeping it safe. Having a secure storage plan for your gold and silver is crucial if you plan on keeping it at home safely.
Hand Poured Silver Charity Unity Round Exclusive to Bleyer
A massive thank you to everyone who’s supported us and our charities through buying our hand-poured charity unity rounds. Here’s an update from Sue Wallis, the Chief Executive Officer at NDADA (North Devon Against Domestic Abuse).
COVID-19 Vaccine Announced
A covid vaccine is within reach after news that a vaccine has been found to be 90% effective in protecting people from transmitting the virus. We take a look at what effect this has had on gold and silver prices.
Joe Biden Wins U.S. Presidency
The new president of the United States has been speculated to win the presidency after a truly spectacular race. Although not officially confirmed, Joe Biden has beaten Donald Trump by achieving the 270 electoral college vote threshold needed to become the 46th American president. We take a look at what effect this has had on gold and silver prices.
NEW The Royal Mint Queen’s Beast 2021 ‘White Greyhound’ Coins
What an epic conclusion to a truly stunning series. The final installment of The Royal Mint’s epic Queen’s Beast series has finally been revealed. Introducing the 2021 Queen’s Beast White Greyhound of Richmond coin.
Coronavirus: Open As Usual
Following the new national lockdown, we would like to let all of our valued customers know that we’ll be open as usual throughout this time. If you’d like to speak to one of the members of the team, you can reach us via email at sales@bleyer.co.uk or give us a call during office hours (Monday to Friday 10am – 5:30pm) on 01769 618618.
New 2021 UK Britannia Coin
The 2021 Britannia coin design has finally been revealed. This edition comes with some distinctly new features making it different from the rest of the previous Britannia coins.
20 Secret (and Ingenious) Places to Store Your Bullion at Home [UPDATED]
If you’re an investor or collector of physical bullion bars and coins, and you don’t store your precious metals offshore, then a popular method of storing your precious metals may be at home. The aim is to hide your treasure somewhere so unusual, an intruder never finds it.
Are Precious Metal Prices Being Manipulated During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
There have been some discrepancies in the precious metal markets since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic and this article looks at three examples where powerful entities have lined their pockets by benefitting from the disruption and exploiting loopholes.
Gold Prices Soar to All-Time Highs
Gold prices continue to surge higher and higher with coronavirus cases still increasing, simmering US-China tensions on the rise and slow global economic growth.
Supporting The Barn Owl Trust With Silver During Coronavirus
A lot of charities have taken a hit during the Coronavirus pandemic, and after recently raising a baby owl here on the Bleyer farm, we want to do what we can to ensure The Barn Owl Trust charity gets all the support it needs. Learn how our hand-poured silver bars are supporting The Barn Owl Trust during the coronavirus pandemic.
Pre-orders and Back-orders – Expected Delivery Times
Thank you to everyone who has back-ordered and pre-ordered with us. Despite all of the coronavirus complications, we’ve been receiving and shipping orders on a daily basis. The following information is (to the best of our knowledge) the most up-to-date estimations on delivery dates from June 2020.
Why is Saint George on Gold Sovereign Coins?
Saint George is one of the most iconic symbols in recent history and has continued to feature on the world-famous British sovereign coins since 1817. We explored who Saint George was and why he’s on the reverse of gold sovereign coins.
Advantages & Disadvantages Modern Monetary Theory (MMT)
The coronavirus has taken governments around the world to new unprecedented levels. One of those has been the new economic model rolled out by central banks to fund the economic downturn during this time of likely recession. This article looks at what Modern Money Theory (MMT) is and its advantages and disadvantages.
Coin Guide: Gold & Silver Chinese Panda Coins [UPDATED]
With the release of the latest edition of the 2020 Chinese Panda coin, we’re taking a look at the history of this People’s Bank of China’s bullion series and the cultural significance behind the magnificent panda bear.
Could COVID-19 Government Spending Lead to HyperInflation?
With the coronavirus continuing to spread, economies are bracing themselves for what’s to come. We take a look at the support packages that have been offered to governments by their respective central banks and what repercussions this could have.
Coronavirus: Crash, Recession or New Great Depression?
We take a look at the biggest recessions from the past century, what led them to occur and, following recent crashes caused by the coronavirus pandemic, if there are any warning signs that could arguably lead us into a new recession, or worse, a new great depression.
Coronavirus: A Note From Bleyer [UPDATED]
Bleyer’s managing director has written a few words about Bleyer’s current operations during the coronavirus outbreak.
3 Interesting Coronavirus and Precious Metal Investment Trends (Opinion Piece)
The coronavirus has been causing havoc in markets all over the world and investors are deploying all sorts of investment tactics. The information for this week’s article was sent into us by our good friend, Russell, who explores 3 interesting precious metal investment trends.
Coronavirus and the Impact on Gold Prices
Markets across the world have been seriously hit by the fears of the spread of coronavirus, driving economies into another recession. Here’s a look at other key driving factors and how all this has impacted gold prices.
New 2020 UK Queen’s Beast ‘White Horse of Hanover’ Coins
Another truly spectacular design from The Royal Mint. The penultimate installment of The Royal Mint's stunning Queen's Beast series is finally here. Introducing the 2020 Queen's Beast White Horse of Hanover coin. Coin Design The White Horse of Hanover...
Inside The Bank Of England’s Gold Vaults
The Bank of England was founded in 1694 and is now home to some of the largest amounts of gold in the world. This article takes a rare look behind the scenes.
Brexit Withdrawal Agreement Timeline: Impact on Gold Prices (2016 – 2020) [UPDATED]
We thought it would be interesting to see just how this whole process has affected gold prices since the referendum result in 2016.
IMF warns of new ‘Great Depression’
It may have slipped under the radar for some, but the IMF (International Monetary Fund) gave a stark warning about the global economy last week. This article looks at why this was kept quiet, the justification for a crash and how you can financially safeguard your future finances.
What Does a Million Pound Coin Look Like?
A new British record has been set with the first coin to be bought for over £1million. This article looks at this remarkable coin, and why it was valued so highly.
Iran Tensions: Impact on Precious Metal Prices
We take a look at the events occurring between Iran and the U.S. from 28th December 2019 to 10th January 2020. This article looks at what has happened, reactions, and how this news has affected precious metal prices.
What do Gold & Silver Hallmark Symbols Represent?
In the UK, it is illegal to sell any item like gold, silver, platinum or palladium unless it has been hallmarked. The hallmark represents one of the oldest forms of consumer protection. This article will explore these symbols and what they represent.
Hand Poured 2020 Silver Charity Owl Bars Land at Bleyer
UK Bullion Dealer, trusted supplier of physical gold & silver bars and coins with fast, free and insured delivery.
NEW COIN – The Royal Mint’s Queen’s Beast 2020 ‘White Lion’ Coins
The Queen’s Beast series returns with a new edition! Please allow us to introduce, the 2020 White Lion of Mortimer is now available in both 1oz gold and 2oz silver. Learn more about the background of the design, the coin design, and the importance of the design for the series.
6 Interesting Facts about Investing in Palladium
After palladium surpassed the price of gold in 2018 and reached its highest-ever prices in 2019, investors and now starting to understand the benefit of having palladium in their precious metal investment portfolios. This article focuses on why palladium is an important investment metal.
5 Largest Coin Hoards Discovered in the UK
Imagine experiencing the rush felt by many explorers and metal detectorists in the discovery of real treasure! But what does one do when they find new coins? In this article, we’ll go through the five largest coin hoards discovered in the UK and what happened to them.
How to Spot a Fake Gold Coin
Would you know how to identify a fake gold coin if you saw one? Knowledge about what to look out for, along with a series of tests you can perform, will allow you to quickly identify a fake from a genuine gold coin. Learn our tips on what to look out for in this article.
NEW COIN – Tuvalu’s 2019 ‘Hulk’ Marvel Series Coin
Prepare to feel quakes and tremors. The next in Tuvalu’s Marvel series has landed in our vaults! We’re very pleased to announce – The 2019 Incredible Hulk Coin is now available in 1oz Silver.
Silver Prices on the Rise
What a fascinating time it’s been. If you’ve been watching precious metals, it seems like the lid on the pressure cooker is slowly being released. After Gold’s recent price surge, Silver has been on an upward path for the last few weeks. Learn more in this week’s article.
Precious Metal ‘Bid/Ask’ Prices Explained
We were recently asked to explain how we calculate our prices for buying precious metals from our customers, so we thought we’d explain in a transparent way, how it is that we work this cost out. Learn more in this article.
S.W.A.G. (Silver, Wine, Art & Gold – Alternative Investments)
Are you an investor with a multi-asset portfolio? This week, we’re taking a look at ‘alternative investments’ and how this solution of diversification is beneficial to investors.
Capital Gains Tax Guide: What Bullion is CGT-Free?
You may have heard of the term ‘Capital Gains Tax’ but you might not quite understand how it relates to your precious metal investments. This article looks to explore CGT in more detail.
Series Spotlight – The New Zealand Mint’s Silver Star Wars Coins
With the recent release of The Perth Mint’s 1oz Silver NIUE Clone Trooper 2019 Coin, we thought we’d take some time to look at the other designs the mint has released so far for the series. Learn more in this week’s article.
What’s Happening Inside The World’s Central Bank Gold Vaults?
You may have heard in recent news that global central banks have been increasing their stockpiles and buying up gold. But why are they doing this and what does it mean? Learn more in this article.
Will Basel III Save Us From Financial Meltdown?
Basel III was designed to protect us from the types of chaos the economic world has experienced over the past couple of decades. But what is it? This article explores more.
Extra-Terrestrial Metal Markets: The Future of Bullion?
Psyche is an asteroid that NASA is currently studying, whose precious metal value is estimated at a phenomenal $700 quintillion. For the first time ever, we are exploring a world made not of rock or ice, but of metal. This week’s article explores more.
Underwater Treasure: A World of Discovered and Undiscovered Gold
Would you be willing to travel to the bottom of the ocean’s depths in search of lost treasure? What we know is what has been discovered by those who have gone out in search of lost treasure. In this article, you’ll find some of our favorite underwater treasure discoveries.
The Ancient Origins of Gold Coins
While the production processes are worlds apart, with modern methods of metallurgy being far safer and more reliable, with technological developments; the tradition of using gold has been traced back as far as the 6th century BC. Presenting the world’s first gold coin.
Coin Guide: The Royal Mint’s 10oz UK 2019 ‘Valiant’ Coin
We’re very excited to announce The Royal Mint’s NEW 2019 10oz silver ‘Valiant’ coin. Read more about the coins design, the iconic Saint George and his famous slaying of the dragon.
Bleyer Bullion Turns 10 Years Old
Bleyer turns 10 years old this week and we’ve been celebrating by rewarding our customers with delicious handmade chocolates with every order. To commemorate this marvelous occasion, Caroline our Managing Director decided to share a few words.
NEW COIN – Tuvalu’s 2019 ‘Captain America’ Marvel Series Coin
We’re very pleased to announce that The Perth Mint’s new 2019 ‘Captain America’ Marvel Series Coin is now available to order through Bleyer’s website in 1oz Silver. Please allow us to introduce you to the 6th addition to Tuvalu’s Marvel series – Captain America. Learn more about the bullion designs in this article.
Glossary: What is the Difference between Silver coins vs Silver rounds?
In this week’s article, we’ll be looking at what a silver round is, why investors and collectors would buy these, and the main differences of silver rounds and silver coins.
5 Interesting Facts About Investing in Rhodium
When we think of precious metals, many of us will only think of Gold and Silver. Yet Bleyer stock other precious metals as well, including Platinum, Palladium and Rhodium. Today, we’re going to focus on the rarest of them all, Rhodium. Here are some very interesting facts about this precious metal.
Hand Poured Silver Charity Owl Bars Return to Bleyer
With another 100 minted for us by Backyard Bullion, these bars will be available on a first-come-first-served basis. Read on to learn more about why we chose this design and the help it will bring to our charity of choice.
Glossary: Why is Gold measured in Carats?
Due to gold’s rarity, people have had to come up with a standard of measurement that can determine how much gold is actually in a bar of gold. This article looks at the term ‘carat’ and why it’s used to measure gold.
NEW COIN – The Royal Mint’s Queen’s Beast 2019 ‘Yale’ Coins
The Queen’s Beast series is back with a new addition! Please allow us to introduce, the 2019 Yale of Beaufort is now available in both 1oz gold and 2oz silver. Learn more about the background of the design, the coin design, and the importance of the design for the series.
15 Secret (and Ingenious) Places to Store Your Bullion at Home
If you’re an investor or collector of physical bullion bars and coins, you don’t store your precious metals offshore, then a popular method of storing your precious metals may be at home. Here are our top suggestions on ingenious places to store your bullion at home.
Series Spotlight – Gold & Silver Chinese Panda Coins
With the release of the latest edition of the 2019 Chinese Panda coin, we’re taking a look at the history of this The People’s Bank of China’s bullion series and the cultural significance behind this magnificent mammal. Learn more about the series in this article.
7 Interesting Facts about Investing in Platinum
The word platinum is synonymous with high value, timeless quality and trusted investment. But why is this? Learn more in our list of 7 interesting facts about investing in platinum.
4 Ways My Gold Investment Will Benefit My Children & Grandchildren
Many of our readers will already be investing in Gold and Silver. But how can we share a little of this investment with younger ‘family’ and loved ones? Here are our quick tips on getting the most out of your investments to benefit your family.
Series Spotlight – The Perth Mint’s Silver Australian Kookaburra Coins
With the release of the latest edition of the 2019 Australian Kookaburra coin, we’re taking a look at the history of this Perth Mint bullion series and the symbolism behind the wondrous bird. Learn more about the series in this article.
What Is Silver Stacking?
Silver stacking is a term that has grown in popularity and is now used to describe a person who accumulates small pieces of silver like coins, bars, and other hand poured silver items. This article takes a further look at what silver stacking is, and what it means to be a serious silver stacker.
Product Spotlight – Gold Sovereigns
This week we are going to shine the spotlight on a truly remarkable and continuously popular small gold coin – the British Gold Sovereign. Learn more about why this is one of our favourite bullion coins in our article.
How Gold Value Has Increased in 50 years
We continue to meet the varying needs of clients wanting to flexibly hold a proportion of their wealth in this ancient and trusted form. But how has the value of Gold changed in the last 50 years? Learn more in our blog.
Top 3 Bullion Gift Ideas For Christmas
Here’s our solution to gifting unique, quirky and of-value gifts, which will be appreciated and admired by people you’re struggling to buy gifts for. Here are our top 3 bullion gift ideas for Christmas
Best Practices For Sending Valuables In The Post
When sending valuable items in the post you should ensure your parcel is discreet, secure, insured and sent with the correct courier. Read our top tips on sending valuables in the post.
Hand Poured Silver Charity Owl Bars Exclusive to Bleyer
We are extremely excited and proud to announce the launch of our very first Bleyer hand poured silver bars! Read on to see how they were made, you can watch the video and learn what makes hand poured silver so special and find out about our choice of charity.
Why Do We Value Gold?
Gold has been the currency of choice for thousands of years, but why? In this article, we explore why we value gold and what it is that makes it so desirable.
NEW COIN – Tuvalu’s 2018 ‘Deadpool’ Marvel Series Coin
We’re very pleased to announce that The Perth Mint’s new 2018 ‘Deadpool’ Marvel Series Coin is now available to order through Bleyer’s website in 1oz Silver. Please allow us to introduce you to the 5th addition to Tuvalu’s Marvel series – Deadpool. Learn more about the bullion designs in this week’s article.
The Most Expensive & Rare Coins Sold at Auction
Over the years extremely rare coins have surfaced and been auctioned off for extortionate amounts. Read our recent article to learn about the coins that have fetched the most at auction.
What is the Gold Standard?
Gold has been at the centre of our economy for thousands of years, a currency like no other. We’ve put together this brief guide explaining what the gold standard is and was, so that you can see the history of your investments.
Differences Between Gold Bars & Coins
Determining what type of bullion to invest in between gold bars or coins can be slightly difficult. Find out the pros and cons of both in this article.
NEW COIN – The Royal Mint’s Queen’s Beast 2019 ‘Falcon’ Coins
We’re very pleased to announce that the Royal Mint’s new 2018 Queen’s Beast Falcon of the Plantagenets coins are now available in 2oz Silver and 1oz Gold. Learn more about these beautiful bullion designs in this week’s article.
How to Store & Hide Gold at Home
While it’s probably best to store your gold at a bank in a safe deposit box, there are also alternative methods to store and hide gold at home. Find out some popular ways in this article.
Glossary: What Are Interest Rates and Why Do They Rise?
Interest rates play a part in all of our lives, whether we like it or not. But what are interest rates and why do they rise and fall? This week’s article explores this principle in more detail. We look at the main factors affecting interest rate rises and the implications of this on precious metal prices.
Internal Precious Metal Factors That Influence Market Sentiment
This week, we’re focusing on two internal factors currently affecting precious metals sentiment. Firstly, what really matters – you. And secondly, the qualities and inherent issues within the Gold and Silver markets itself, regardless of what the world is up to.
8 Reasons To Keep Your Eye on Gold and Silver
This week’s article looks at 8 top things affecting gold and silver prices right now including; geo-political events, price patterns, interest rates, central bank commentary and other commodity fundamentals.
Glossary: What Do We Mean By Spot Price?
In this article, we’ll be looking at the term ‘spot price’; what this is, why investors use these to secure purchases of commodities and contracts, and how this relates specifically to precious metals.
Is Silver About to Rally?
There have been lots happening with silver lately. Let’s shine the spotlight on gold’s little sister. We take a look at a couple of news sources and present their research to find out what’s actually been happening.
NEW COIN – The South African Mint’s 2018 Silver Krugerrand Coin
The South African Mint’s legendary Krugerrand is back with a new silver edition! We’re very pleased to announce – The NEW 2018 Krugerrand Coin, available in 1oz Silver.
Glossary: Why do Investors use Fundamentals?
We’ll be looking at ‘fundamentals’ and why investors use these to predict future prices in markets. It’s important to understand what a fundamental is and how to best use them for your investment strategy.
Brexit – A Golden Opportunity For Precious Metal Investors (Guest Article)
This week’s guest article explores the topic of Brexit and presents a golden opportunity for precious metal investors on how to sieze this opportunity.
Why I Turned to Gold – An Investor’s Journey (Guest Article)
This week, a customer tells us about his investment journey, why he chose to invest in physical precious metals, and his reasons for choosing to invest in gold. Here’s his story.
Britain’s Largest Gold Nugget Discovered in Scotland
A man in Scotland has found a very rare 85.7g nugget of gold. Read more about the largest gold nugget discovered in over 500 years in this article.
Monthly roundup – Key Gold & Silver stories from July 2018
This week’s article is a very quick look at the monthly news in brief, especially the key points to add onto our radars as we enter the lazier summer months. We’ll be covering interest rate rises and the big topic of BREXIT.
NEW COIN – The New Zealand Mint’s 2018 ‘Scrooge McDuck’ Niue Disney Coin
The New Zealand Mint’s Disney series is back with a new addition! We’re very pleased to announce – The NEW 2018 Scrooge McDuck Coin is now available in 1oz Silver. Read more about this great design here.
A Russian Shipwreck Discovery
There are some striking stories this week, all concerned Gold directly or touching on it’s magnificence and timeless value. Here’s the biggest news story this week…
A Savvy Approach to the Summer’s Golden Doldrums
With all this jubilant summer outdoor activity and focus, it is not surprising the Gold price is in the ‘summer doldrums’. But its a little more marked this year. Learn more about how the summer’s events are affecting precious metal prices.
A Tale of Two Cities – Gold Bug Warnings
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” How true of life on occasion. This week, we look at a few viewpoints of some Gold bugs and what steps you should consider regarding physical precious metals (while prices remain at current lows).
Monthly roundup – Key Gold & Silver stories from June 2018
Welcome to June’s monthly update. There’s a fair amount shifting in the financial world at the moment. This roundup will focus on the recent interest rate rise in the States and how this is creating a new emerging pattern for investors to watch closely.