Buying Australian Bullion, Gold Coins and Silver Coins

Gold bullion has long been the darling of the precious metals investment game but more and more industry experts are saying that it just may be silver’s turn to shine. Jim Rogers, one of the world’s most successful investors, recently noted that silver appears to be a better play than gold right now, at least for the time being. It has actually out performed gold, albeit slightly, over the past five years.

Silver is the only major commodity that has not reached a new all-time high during this bull market. It is cheaper now than it was thirty-two years ago. Historically gold has been worth 12 to 15 times that of silver, however it is currently valued at roughly 50 times that of silver. This current value ratio gap between gold and silver is actually far from normal and means that it will likely correct itself as history has proven over and over again. The most likely way that it will do this, many speculate, is that the price of silver will experience a boom and naturally close the gap.

Bullion bars represent one of the most cost effective ways of purchasing physical precious metals. The Perth Mint manufactures a range of gold and silver bars in varying sizes from 1/2oz to 1,000oz. 

The Perth Mint also produces a range of Gold Minted Bars. These bullion bars come in 5g, 10g, 20g, 1oz and 10oz sizes. Representing an exceptionally convenient way to store physical gold all minted bars are priced at a dollar premium over metal.