There are various ways to invest:

Physical Possession

Gold in South Africa can be obtained by purchasing coins or jewellery. South Africans are prohibited by law from owning gold bullion so the most popular form of owning gold is Krugerrands and to a lesser extent other types of gold coins and medallions.

However, Krugerrands retail at a price which is more than their gold content is worth, so you are paying extra for the advantage of owning some gold. Krugerrands are freely traded in South Africa and can be bought and sold almost immediately at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, or through banks and coin dealers.

Funds Investing

The difference between the spot price of gold and Krugerrands — called the premium — is determined by supply and demand. At times the premium on the price of Krugerrands was as high as 35% in politically troubled times as these coins were regarded as a moveable asset.

For a person who wants the benefit of a gold investment, coupled with an object of beauty, a Krugerrand mounted in gold and attached to a gold chain can make a beautiful necklace. I suggest this may be one of the best ways to have an interest in gold for those who like beautiful things.

However, it would be disastrous for an investor to fit a proof Krugerrand — Krugerrands of exceptional beauty and rarity — into such a locket or chain as it would damage the coin at the edges thereby reducing its value.

Silver is normally bought in the form of bars, jewellery or silverware, but there are only a few silver coins available. As silver is worth much less than gold, it is bulkier and requires much greater storage space. A good feature is that silver can be held in bars of lesser value. The extra flexibility of the smaller amounts could be very useful in troubled times.

The special benefits of gold and silver are portability and complete anonymity. You can buy and sell for cash, the price is fixed worldwide and no identification is needed for buyers and sellers. This gives a unique value to these commodities and, despite the fact that they are out of fashion at the moment, we may well see a resurgence of popularity if the world economic climate starts to go bad.

to be continued

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