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Jon Clarke

Bullion & Economics Editor

After 13 years in the travel industry and a further 13 in hospitality, Jon joined our marketing team in July 2020 after completing a BA(Hons) degree in Economics. With a keen interest in the Austrian School of Economics and their understanding of business cycles, Jon is fully aware of gold’s importance in a market economy, and tries to emphasise this in the articles he writes.

What Has More Value? Gold or Bitcoin?

6 Dec 2021

Value is subjective. But even the most hardened crypto "HODLers" and goldbugs can see the value in holding minimal amounts of £s and $s to pay bills and taxes.

2022 Proof Sovereign Release

9 Nov 2021

Today marks the release of the 2022 gold proof sovereign which, for the first time features a design of the Royal Coat of Arms.

Stagflation

20 Oct 2021

Until the 1960s and 1970s, economic thinking maintained that inflation and unemployment were inversely related. That was until many countries began experiencing "stagflation".

The Tudor Beasts Series

12 Oct 2021

The Royal Mint’s Tudor Beast Series began on the 7th October 2021 with the release of the 2022 Seymour Panther coin.

2022 Gold and Silver Britannia Coins

6 Oct 2021

The coming weeks will see the release of the new gold and silver Britannia coin. Here is what we can expect.

Reverse Repos Spiked in 2021 – What Does it Mean?

4 Oct 2021

Reverse Repos spiked to their highest ever levels in June 2021 and have been on a continual upward trajectory ever since. But what does this mean?

Will Evergrande Collapse?

22 Sep 2021

Will an Evergrande collapse bring another credit crunch, or will it be another example of a company "too big to fail"?

World Gold Council: China and Gold

20 Sep 2021

A report by the WGC gives an optimistic outlook on China’s jewellery market driven by pricing transparency and an increasing demand among its younger generation.

The End of the Gold Standard: 50 Years On

17 Aug 2021

The 15th August 1971 was the day Richard Nixon closed the gold window. Here we look at the 50 years since the world left the gold standard.

Free Delivery

5 Aug 2021

Some customers ask us why we don’t offer “free delivery” on bullion. We recently asked our customers what they would prefer and the results were surprising.

Chards' Community

13 Jul 2021

Here you can see how the Chards Team are giving back to their community through local events and fundraising.

What Does Basel III Mean for Gold and Silver?

30 Jun 2021

The new Basel III Accords are expected to have major ramifications for precious metals markets, particularly in exchanges like the LBMA and COMEX.

Top 10 Queen Elizabeth II Coins

3 Jun 2021

As we come closer to HM Queen Elizabeth II’s 95th birthday, we decided to have a look at some of our favourite coins that have been released during her reign.


The Bank of Canada Hoard

28 May 2021

When the Canadian government unloaded their gold reserves, the only coins spared were a batch of coins, which had been forgotten about for nearly a century.

New Gold Sixpence Announced

24 May 2021

A recent proclamation in The Gazette gives the specifications for two new sixpence coins. Here, we look at what we can expect from the Mint’s future release.


Music Legends Series

21 May 2021

The latest coins in the Royal Mint’s Music Legends series are set to be launched next week. Who is it going to be??

Royal Mint Criticised for Sale of Out-of-Stock Bullion

24 Mar 2021

A recent article on Mail Online criticised some of the The Royal Mint's practices, which includes the sale of out of stock products.

UK Budget 2021

9 Mar 2021

Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his latest budget, nearly 12 months after the pandemic-induced lockdowns brought the national economy to a standstill.

The Economics of Gold: Market Failure

19 Feb 2021

Market failures are used to justify increased regulation of trade. In reality, they can be attributed more to government failure or even entrepreneurial errors.

The Economics of Gold: Fiat Money

8 Feb 2021

Many “hard money” economists argue that gold and silver are both money, others argue that money is defined by the state or that it is merely a token that facilitates trade.

The Economics of Gold: The Gold Standard

29 Jan 2021

As part of our series on the basic economics and its relationship to gold, we look at one of the most important and misunderstood monetary systems, the gold standard.

Biden's Inaugural Address

26 Jan 2021

Biden's first speech as president called for unity in a country divided by politics and devastated by a pandemic. His administration has a lot to address.

Bullion Dealer Linked with QAnon Supporters

25 Jan 2021

A recent article by The Times pointed out that a Marbella-based podcaster with links to the QAnon conspiracy group, is promoting UK gold dealer BullionbyPost

Is it Platinum's Time to Shine?

20 Jan 2021

2020 saw new highs for stock markets, gold and cryptocurrency. There is an argument that suggests another asset may be due a rally in 2021.

Silver and Platinum Set to Outperform Gold in 2021

19 Jan 2021

The outlook for silver and platinum looks promising over the next 12 months as a number of precious metal analysts say they both look set to outshine gold.

The Treasure Act 1996

12 Jan 2021

The Act deals with discoveries of treasure in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland and legally obliges finders of treasure to declare their findings to the local coroner.

2020: A Year in Review

11 Jan 2021

2020: A Year in Review

How Much is My Gold Coin Worth?

24 Nov 2020

It’s a common question and the answer depends on how you want to look at it. Intrinsic value or face value?

Gold Hits 5-Month Low After New Vaccine Announcement

23 Nov 2020

Gold dipped under £1,400 for the first time since June, after a new vaccine reports up to 90% efficacy.

Bitcoin: A Speculative Bubble?

20 Nov 2020

As Bitcoin continues on its ascent towards its 2017 record, supporters have dismissed claims of another speculative bubble, while others and as optimistic.

Gold ETFs: A Gateway into the Gold Market

19 Nov 2020

Since the introduction of the gold-backed exchange-traded fund (ETF) in 2003, they have flourished to become a popular gateway in to the global gold market.

Swiss Referendum on "Dirty Gold" Sourcing

18 Nov 2020

An upcoming vote on the Swiss Responsible Business Initiative (RBI) hopes to place responsibility of supply chains on to its multinationals.

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