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British Royal Mint Record Bullion Demand in 2023 & Continuing

British Royal Mint Record Bullion Demand in 2023 & Continuing

Posted on : 01 May, 2024    |    Last Update - 7 months ago   

In 2023, the gold market experienced record highs in prices, coupled with increased demand for bullion as indicated by major mints. The British Mint reported a 7% rise in customers investing in precious metals compared to 2022, citing the significant driver behind this surge as the need for safe-haven assets amid volatile financial markets. Notably, the mint observed a growing trend in digital gold sales and a preference for smaller, fractionalized gold products, with the 1-gram gold bar and one-tenth-ounce gold Britannia coin being particularly popular.

The gold sovereign coin remained a top choice, while the silver Britannia retained its position as the flagship bullion product for the mint in 2023. Andrew Dickey, Director of Precious Metals at The Royal Mint, emphasized their commitment to offering various investment options, from entry-level to substantial investments, catering to diverse investor needs. Despite a robust market and increased gold investments compared to the 2020 lockdown 'boom,' 2023 also witnessed a healthy trend of investors selling their precious metals, capitalizing on the higher prices.

Looking ahead to 2024, the British Mint anticipates continued strong demand for bullion, partly influenced by the potential for central bank rate cuts, which could boost demand for non-yielding assets like gold. Market Insights Analyst Stuart O’Reilly highlighted the impact of potential Fed rate cuts, expecting a positive effect on gold prices alongside a weakening US dollar. Geopolitical uncertainty is also predicted to sustain safe-haven demand amid volatile markets.

While 2023 saw a surge in investors selling their gold investments back to the mint, marking a 19% increase from the previous year, The Royal Mint disclosed a 46% rise in payouts to customers, indicating significant profits made by investors on their precious metal investments.

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