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For centuries, precious metals have served as a standard and a way to protect assets.
Low correlation with other assets helps reduce investment risk.
Sell anywhere in the world at the current market price.
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A 1 oz coin has a lower entry cost than larger investment bars; when comparing the price per gram, always watch the premium over the metal price.
Investment gold is exempt from VAT and is a sound way to protect your savings against inflation over the long term.
The most sought-after way to invest in gold. They carry a denomination, high liquidity and worldwide recognition.
Gold medals with Czech motifs, often in limited series. A fine gift and an investment piece for collectors.
Official gold coins issued by the Czech National Bank. An investment and a piece of Czech history.
Famous European gold coins that have passed through the hands of generations. Value combined with history.
Traditional gold ducats and other trade coins. Well suited to storing value and to easy resale.
Gold from around the world — bullion coins and rarities from the USA, Canada, Asia and other countries.
Silver offers a more affordable entry point into precious metals.
The purest form of investment silver. One troy ounce = 31.1 g, well suited to regular investing. Usually issued in a range of designs, with high liquidity.
Legal tender with a denomination and statutory protection. Popular worldwide, often with iconic designs. Suited to investors and collectors alike.
They carry no denomination but stand out for their artistic execution and original designs. They often commemorate significant historical events or figures.
Gold and silver retain their value for generations and protect assets against inflation.
Buying and selling physical coins can be anonymous, without registration or tracking.
Precious metals are independent of banking systems and digital currencies.
You can easily convert bullion coins back into cash anywhere in the world.
Five documented milestones that shaped the role of gold in the economy and trade.
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| Property | Gold | Silver |
|---|---|---|
| VAT | Exempt from VAT in the EU | 21 % in the Czech Republic on bar purchases; bullion coins are subject to a special regime |
| Price per ounce | Higher entry cost | More affordable for first-time investors |
| Volatility | Lower | Higher — driven by industrial demand |
| Industrial use | Minimal | Photovoltaics, electronics, medicine |
| Long-term stability | Traditional store of value | Growth potential driven by industry |
A diversified portfolio therefore usually combines both metals.
| Era | Milestone | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ≈ 4,600–4,200 BC | The Varna necropolis documents some of the oldest known assemblages of worked gold | Varna necropolis |
| ≈ 625–600 BC | Lydian electrum coins are struck in western Anatolia from electrum | Lydian electrum coins |
| 1284 | The Venetian ducat, with its stable standard, becomes a major trade coin of the Mediterranean | Venetian ducat |
| 1900 | The Gold Standard Act formally ties the US dollar to gold | Gold Standard Act |
| 15 August 1971 | The Nixon Shock suspends the convertibility of the dollar into gold and ends a key pillar of the Bretton Woods system | Nixon Shock |
The silver standard accompanied the world economy from Sumer (≈ 3000 BC) until the 19th century; the definitive shift came in 1873, when Germany moved to gold.
The gold/silver ratio is the longest-tracked exchange rate in history. The Romans already kept it around 12:1; the US Coinage Act of 1792 set it at 15:1.
The January 1980 silver peak drove the price to around 49 USD per ounce on speculation by the Hunt brothers; the market briefly revisited a similar level in 2011.
Owing to their thousand-year history, their independence from financial markets and their ability to protect assets, gold and silver remain a firm part of a diversified portfolio.
With more than twenty years of tradition, AUREA Numismatika offers a secure, transparent and fast way to buy physical precious metals.
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