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Gold: Why it shines

Posted by Amit Bhandari on

Gold: Why it shines

Gold is one of the two ways to preserve wealth across generations, and an asset that holds it value in times of uncertainty and unrest.  Gold prices have crossed yet another high in January 2025, crossing Rs 83,000/10 grams, up nearly 30% over the past year. If not for the 9% cut in customs duty in July 2024, the price would have been past Rs 90,000. Gold has long been favored by Indians to preserve wealth across generations – as per the World Gold Council estimates, Indian households hold an estimated 24,000 tons of gold – at the current market...

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Are silver coins a good investment?

Posted by Amit Bhandari on

Are silver coins a good investment?

  A numismatist collects coins out of interest, not out of a desire to profit. However, if you are spending large sums on buying coins, it is worth considering whether these may be worth something in time of need. The value of a coin (precious metal) can be divided into two parts – the value of the underlying metal and the numismatic value of the coin. The numismatic value of a coin will also depend on factors such as rarity, antiquity and condition, which are subjective. The first question – the value of the underlying metal, is relatively easy to...

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