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Silver Made in New Zealand: The NZ Mint Silver Fern Round
Almost every silver coin sold in New Zealand is struck overseas. The NZ Mint Silver Fern Round is the exception — one troy ounce...
Dollar-Cost Averaging Into Bullion: The Steady Way to Build a Stack in NZ
Trying to time the gold or silver market is a losing game for most buyers. Dollar-cost averaging — buying a fixed amount on a...
Cast Bars vs Minted Bars: What's the Difference and Which Should You Buy?
Cast bars are poured, minted bars are struck — and the difference shows up in the premium you pay, the look of the bar,...
Britannia vs Eagle vs Kangaroo vs Philharmonic: Which 1oz Silver Coin Should You Buy?
The Silver Britannia, American Eagle, Australian Kangaroo and Austrian Philharmonic are the four most recognised 1oz silver coins in the world. Here's how they...
Buy Gold in Christchurch
Buy gold and silver bullion in person in Christchurch. What we stock, what to expect from showroom pricing, and what to decide before you...
How to Spot Fake Gold and Silver Bullion
Weight, dimensions, magnetism and sound will catch most counterfeit bullion. Here are the checks any buyer can run, plus the one fake type that...
What Is the Premium Over Spot Price?
Bullion always costs more than the spot price. Here is what the premium covers, why silver premiums are proportionally higher than gold, and why...
How to Tell If Your Gold or Silver Bullion Is Real
The tests that actually work, the ones that damage your metal, and why counterfeiters can fake gold's density but not silver's.
Buying Gold and Silver in Christchurch: A Local Buyer's Guide
How buying bullion in person works in Christchurch, what to bring, and what to check before you hand over funds.
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Gold Near Nine-Month Lows as a Stronger Kiwi Sharpens the Fall
Gold is holding above US$4,000 but near nine-month lows, silver has given back more than half its January peak, and a stronger Kiwi is...
Market Update End of June 2026
Gold cooled through June on a hawkish Fed and stronger dollar, but a softer Kiwi cushioned the fall for NZ buyers. Where gold, silver,...
Precious Metals Market Update. Gold, Silver and Platinum June 2026
As June opens, gold, silver and platinum are catching their breath after a strong first half of 2026. Prices have eased from recent highs,...
Gold and silver market update. NZD prices for 25 May 2026
Gold and silver remain firmly elevated in New Zealand dollar terms as we move through late May, with local bullion prices continuing to reflect...
Gold and Silver Price NZD: May 2026 Update
Quick snapshot, 15 May 2026 close. Gold is trading around NZ$7,790/oz, silver near NZ$133/oz, platinum around NZ$3,420/oz and palladium close to NZ$2,428/oz, after a...
Gold Price NZ This Week May 2026 Bullion Market Update
Your weekly snapshot of what's moving the precious metals market, and what it means for buyers in New Zealand.