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THE AUSTRALIAN DIAMOND INDUSTRY Australian Argyle Diamonds are internationally reowned for their unique brilliance and stunning array of colours. Unearthed in the rugged Kimberley region in the far north of Western Australia, Argyle Diamonds thrill in shades of exotic pink, sparkling champagne, rich cognac and dazzling white.  From the rare pink diamond to the...

DIAMONDS AS AN INVESTMENT Customers when deciding to purchase diamond jewellery will often ask whether it is a good investment. In actual fact, jewellery should never be purchased for investment reasons, only for its beauty. The appeal of diamonds lies in their dazzling beauty and endurance, and their ability to provide a lasting memento of a special occasion.  Although...

Perth Mint Certificate ProgramThe Perth Mint in Australia, runs a highly successful Gold Certificate Program called The Perth Mint Certificate Program (PMCP). This gold certificate program is designed for the individual to buy and keep gold and other precious metals without the inconvenience associated with transportation and storage of large quantities of gold. This...

Buy Gold in AustraliaTo buy gold in Australia is very easy. Australia is fortunate enought to have two mints. the Perth Mint and the Australian Mint. Probably the first place one would look to is the Perth Mint who sell a very extensive range of gold products. Also there are a number of reputable Australian Gold Dealers one can buy gold from in Australia. Australian...

What Gold to Buy What gold to buy is a question often asked. There is such a wide choice of gold available in today's market place it can be difficult to decide which to buy. Gold bullion in the form of gold coins and gold bars, ingots, Exchange Traded Funds, gold nuggets (those found in river beads and directly on the ground), gold jewelry and others. What gold to...

Collecting Gold Coins Collecting gold coins can be a fascinating hobby as well as a fruitful one but it is very important to keep in mind several factors when collecting gold coins. Firstly one should have in mind what sort of gold coins one wants to collect. There are many and some can be quite pricey. How much do you want or can you afford to spend? If you are on a...

How to Buy Gold If you do not buy gold or gold jewelery very often it is important that you know how to buy gold to ensure you get exactly what you want and at a good price as well. So it is important that you understand the key factors when it comes to buying gold and gold jewelry. When buying gold jewelry these key factors are: Karatage, or how much...

Are Gold Proofs Worth More than Gold Bullion Are gold Proofs worth more than gold bullion? Gold Proofs are coins that are specially minted to an extremely high standard over and above the usual coins. Gold Bullion covers all the various forms of physical gold a person may own. Lets look firstly at why people accumulate gold. Here are some reasons: Asset...

Are Gold Proofs Worth More than Gold Bullion Are gold Proofs worth more than gold bullion? Gold Proofs are coins that are specially minted to an extremely high standard over and above the usual coins. Gold Bullion covers all the various forms of physical gold a person may own. Lets look firstly at why people accumulate gold. Here are some reasons: Asset...

All About Gold Carats Gold is used extensively in coinage of course, as well as industrial, decorative, dental and gold jewellery. How it is used will usually determine the carat or amount of gold in proportion to other metals. The higher the carat the purer the gold. Gold is usually alloyed with other metals to increase its hardness and durability. The...

Unusual Gold Coins There are some unusual gold coins out there in the market place. These include the Augustus Humbert $50 gold slugs. These were octagonal (eight sided) in shape and a recent example sold for nearly $290,000 US dollars. Well over the few ounces of gold contained therein. Also known as ‘slugs' these types of coins are also known as facsimiles and are...

Gold Vienna Philharmonics Gold Vienna Philharmonics have been around for some time but are still one of the most beautiful of gold coins. On the reverse of the coin is, as described by the Austrian Mint, "A harmonious design of musical instruments representing the world famous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra." On the obverse is depicted the great organ in the Golden...

Chinese Gold CoinsThere are two Chinese gold coins of note issued by the Chinese Government. The Unicorn gold coin, issued in 1986, is legal tender in the People’s Republic of China. Struck by the People's Bank of China, the obverse (head) depicts a Chinese unicorn - the title of PRC in Chinese and the issuing year, and on the reverse (tail) the Western unicorn. They...

Indian Head Gold CoinsIndian Head gold coins can command a very high price due to their rarity provided they are in fgood condition. They were only minted from 1907 to 1933 and the total minted was less than a single year's mintage of the Morgan Silver Dollar so there is not that many of them. President 'Teddy' Roosevelt wanted to create a new gold coin for the US and...

Austrian Gold CoinsPerhaps not so well known, outside of numismatics and coin collectors, are the Austrian gold coins. Yet Austria is a country steeped in history well known for its music and culture. The currencies of Austria have included the Florin, the Crown and the Ducat, although the Ducat was never legal tender. Nowadays, of course, the Euro is the currency of...

Spanish Gold CoinsOf all the Spanish gold coins the Doubloon always seems to bring echoes of the romance and adventures of pirates and buccaneers. As with Spanish silver, Spanish gold coinage was popular around the world. The basic gold coin was the eight escudo piece, often called a Doubloon. In 1537 eight escudos was set at 27.4680 grams of .92 fine gold (22-carat...

Russian Gold CoinsEarly Russian gold coins consisted of gold Kopeks, Ducats, Poltinas, and Novodels. But in recent times the Rouble has become the currency of Russia and is now the Russian gold coin of choice. It is very rare that one would encounter a gold Kopek, Ducat, Poltina, or Novodel. The most common Russian coins available today are the Imperial and later 5 Rouble...

Roman Gold CoinsRoman gold coins are worth their weight in gold! In fact, in many cases they are worth a lot more. The Romans used gold, silver and copper coins in their monetary system. Gold coins were mainly used by administrators or wealthier merchants. The silver and a copper alloy were used by ordinary merchants and the people of Rome and the Roman Empire. People...