Sourced only from trusted names
Every coin and bar in our catalogue comes from a recognised, authorised source. Coins are struck by sovereign mints — the Royal Canadian Mint, The Royal Mint, Perth Mint, Münze Österreich, United States Mint, China Mint and others. Bars come from LBMA Good Delivery refiners such as PAMP Suisse, Valcambi, Argor-Heraeus, Heraeus, C. Hafner and Umicore. We do not purchase from unverified individuals or grey-market sellers.
What “LBMA Good Delivery” means
The London Bullion Market Association maintains the global benchmark for refined gold and silver. A refiner on the Good Delivery List has been independently audited for the purity and consistency of its bars. When you buy an LBMA bar, you’re buying metal that meets the standard accepted by central banks and major institutions worldwide.
Documentation & serial numbers
Investment bars carry their refiner’s hallmark, weight and fineness, and most modern bars are sealed in tamper-evident assay cards with a unique serial number you can verify against the refiner’s records. Sovereign coins carry their face value, year and mint marks. Keep these with your items — they make resale and buyback straightforward.
Verify it yourself at home
Investment-grade gold and silver are easy to check with simple tools:
- Weight & dimensions: a precise scale and calipers should match the published specifications exactly.
- The magnet test: gold and silver are non-magnetic — a strong magnet should not stick.
- The ping test: struck silver produces a long, high-pitched ring; dull thuds are a warning sign.
- Visual hallmarks: compare the mint marks, fonts and finish against official reference images.
Our guarantee
We guarantee the authenticity of every item we sell. If any product is ever found not to be genuine, we will refund you in full, including return shipping. Combined with our seven-day buyback at the live spot rate, you’re protected from the moment your order is allocated.
Counterfeit awareness
Counterfeits exist in the wider market, which is exactly why sourcing matters. Buying from a dealer that purchases only from mints and LBMA refiners — rather than from anonymous sellers — is the single most effective protection. If you ever have a concern about an item from us, contact us and we’ll make it right.