5/20/2023 0 Comments Gold and silver coins for sale![]() Gold from North and West Africa fuelled a boom in gold coins, particularly in Venice, which enjoyed huge prosperity during the 13th century, and soon after Europe as a whole was producing gold coins at an unprecedented rate. Alongside this, the Romans produced gold coins at an industrial rate compared to previous empires, with millions being produced up until the end of the empire in 400AD. The Romans largely used gold coins in order to pay their many legions and, with improvements in the refining process, these coins were around 22 carats. During this era, gold was primarily used in relation to paying taxes and was simply traded in chunks that were measured by weight. ![]() This is not the case when purchasing investment gold.Gold coins have a long history in trading that dates back to 6,000BC with the ancient Egyptians and Turkish, but it wasn’t until the 2nd century BC that they became the lifeblood of the Egyptian economy. The big difference between gold bars and silver bars is that the latter are subject to high VAT rates. Silver bars are ideal for stacking and therefore easy to store, at home or in a dedicated safe. Given the historical price differences between these two precious metals, buying silver bars is often a very practical consideration those who choose to buy silver are likely to be investing in kilos instead of grams. Like gold, silver is produced in many different weights in the bar form. At Goudpensioen, you can buy silver is in various forms and weights, from popular 1 troy ounce silver coins to giant silver bars weighing several kilos. Buying physical silver is another way of making your assets tangible and can be worth considering as a supplement to your gold portfolio. Purchases can be made by appointment at our address or order your silver directly online and choose for insured home delivery. You can also visit our store if you are looking to buy silver in Amsterdam.
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