Physical Gold Quality Assurance

Precious metals is a market where quality verification is of paramount importance. The trust of our hard-won customers is important to us and we take every step to ensure that our customers are 100% satisfied that the products they purchase from our site are genuine and can fetch a great price when resold. This is especially true for new customers. Experienced and savvy investors are reasonably knowledgeable about how to check and verify the genuineness of the gold and silver they buy and the purity of the metals. But, customers who are new to buying gold and silver are concerned whether the products are authentic and of a high grade. Any gold or silver investor is keen to ensure that they do not end up with counterfeit coins and bars. Therefore, for a novice, the safest option is to ensure that they deal with a reputed dealer.

The risk is even greater when dealing with an online trader as it may not be possible to physically verify the contents prior to purchase. The anonymity offered by the internet is often used as a screen by rogue traders who hide behind a great looking website and can ply their trade, ripping off new customers by simply duping them and taking payments online. The gaps in the legal system in the UK allows these fly by night operators to simply fold up their limited company when it gets too hot for them to continue and move on. At Physical Gold, we believe that running a service that’s transparent, ethical and fair and by working in collaboration with other reputed players in this industry will eventually tip the balance tips and ensure that rogue traders have little or no market remaining to operate in.

The numismatic market has developed dynamically across the globe and prompted the need for specialised services dedicated to the grading of coins. The modern grading system, which operates a 70-point grading scale was developed by William Sheldon in 1948. Grading is required by those collectors who are keen to establish the authenticity and actual grade of the coins they possess in their collection. Needless to say, the system can be somewhat subjective and over grading or under grading of coins is not uncommon. This is exactly why a standardised international grading system needs to be in place, to certify the condition of the coin, its rarity and its authenticity. Often accurate grading is an all-important factor that determines the actual value of the coin that the numismatist can expect to receive when selling the coin. This helps generate greater confidence in the market and is a crucial driver for the growth of numismatics worldwide.

If you are in the market to buy gold or silver and are unsure of its authenticity, call our team of experts on 020 7060 9992.. You can of course, certainly rest assured that anything you buy from us has already been through the process, guaranteeing your peace of mind.