The Leading Precious Metal Mints & Refiners in the World

Where does Gold and Silver come from?

Whether it's a bar or coin, the supply chain of gold and silver starts at a mine. But this is only the start of the journey, as precious metals go through various processes before they arrive at a refiners or mint – and that’s where we come in. 

There are many refineries and mints in the world and we stock a significant number of products issued by some of the most notable ones and at Chards we are careful in ensuring quality and authenticity of our products. These include Government Mints like The Royal Mint and Private Mints like the Bulmint, as well as London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) accredited refiners like Metalor. 

The Importance of Mint and Refiner Reputation

Before purchasing any precious metals, it's essential to research which mint or refiner produced the coins or bars. The reputation of the producer plays a key role in determining the quality and authenticity of the product. By choosing bullion from trusted manufacturers, you can invest with confidence, knowing your investments meet industry standards and are widely traded across the market.

The Royal Mint

The Royal Mint, founded over 1,000 years ago, is one of the oldest and most celebrated mints in the world. It is the official mint of the United Kingdom and is fully owned by the government. With its long-standing history and reputation for producing premium products, The Royal Mint is a trusted and respected name in precious metal refining.

Investors may best know The Royal Mint for manufacturing gold Sovereigns, Britannias, and a variety of other annual UK bullion coins. UK investors often choose Royal Mint coins for the tax-efficient benefit of Capital Gains Tax exemption, meaning you won’t pay tax on profits exceeding £3,000 per annum.

In addition to bullion production, The Royal Mint also produces a wide range of collectable coins. These include proof and Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) editions, which can be professionally graded by expert numismatists at companies such as NGC and PCGS.

2026 Gold Britannia 1 oz Bullion Coin In Stock Quantity Price Per Item Total Total 1 £3,492.39 £3,492.39 £3,492.39 Price Per Item: £3,492.39 Est UK Delivery £8.00 2 £3,491.71 £6,983.42 £6,983.42 Price Per Item: £3,491.71 Est UK Delivery £10.00 5 £3,488.33 £17,441.65 £17,441.65 Price Per Item: £3,488.33 Est UK Delivery £17.00 10 £3,484.96 £34,849.60 £34,849.60 Price Per Item: £3,484.96 Est UK Delivery £29.00 20 £3,482.25 £69,645.00 £69,645.00 Price Per Item: £3,482.25 Est UK Delivery £52.00 30 £3,480.57 £104,417.10 £104,417.10 Price Per Item: £3,480.57 Est UK Delivery £75.00 50 £3,477.19 £173,859.50 £173,859.50 Price Per Item: £3,477.19 Est UK Delivery £126.00 100 £3,470.43 £347,043.00 £347,043.00 Price Per Item: £3,470.43 Est UK Delivery £257.60 200 £3,468.74 £693,748.00 £693,748.00 Price Per Item: £3,468.74 Est UK Delivery £488.60 500+ £3,461.99 £1,730,995.00 £1,730,995.00 Price Per Item: £3,461.99 Est UK Delivery £1,194.20 View Product

2025 Gold Sovereign Bullion Coin Out Of Stock Quantity Premium % Price Per Item Total Total 1+ 7 £850.74 £850.74 £850.74 Price Per Item: £850.74 Est UK Delivery £6.00 View Product

Metalor Technologies

Metalor Technologies, a refinery, was established in 1852 in Le Locle, Switzerland, under the name of Martin de Pury & Cie, specialising in smelting and rolling gold for the production of watch cases.  In 2016, the company was acquired by Tanaka Kikinzoku, a family-owned Japanese company established in 1885.

Both Metalor and Tanaka Kikinzoku are among the five Referees recognised by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the London Platinum and Palladium Market (LPPM). Today, Metalor is known throughout the industry for producing a range of gold and silver bars, available in various sizes to suit all budgets.

Metalor 1 oz Minted Gold Bullion Bar In Stock Quantity Premium % Price Per Item Total Total 1 2.9 £3,475.50 £3,475.50 £3,475.50 Price Per Item: £3,475.50 Est UK Delivery £8.00 5 2.7 £3,468.74 £17,343.70 £17,343.70 Price Per Item: £3,468.74 Est UK Delivery £17.00 10 2.65 £3,467.06 £34,670.60 £34,670.60 Price Per Item: £3,467.06 Est UK Delivery £29.00 20 2.6 £3,465.37 £69,307.40 £69,307.40 Price Per Item: £3,465.37 Est UK Delivery £52.00 50 2.55 £3,463.68 £173,184.00 £173,184.00 Price Per Item: £3,463.68 Est UK Delivery £126.00 100+ 2.35 £3,456.92 £345,692.00 £345,692.00 Price Per Item: £3,456.92 Est UK Delivery £256.60 View Product

Metalor 1kg Cast Silver Bullion Bar In Stock Quantity Premium Price Per Item (Exc. VAT) Price Per Item (Inc. VAT) Total (Inc. VAT) Total 1 £120.00 £1,945.29 £2,334.35 £2,334.35 £2,334.35 Price Per Item: £1,945.29 (Exc. VAT) £2,334.35 (Inc. VAT) Est UK Delivery £12.00 5 £119.00 £1,944.29 £2,333.15 £11,665.75 £11,665.75 Price Per Item: £1,944.29 (Exc. VAT) £2,333.15 (Inc. VAT) Est UK Delivery £33.60 10 £118.00 £1,943.29 £2,331.95 £23,319.50 £23,319.50 Price Per Item: £1,943.29 (Exc. VAT) £2,331.95 (Inc. VAT) Est UK Delivery £56.20 25 £117.00 £1,942.29 £2,330.75 £58,268.75 £58,268.75 Price Per Item: £1,942.29 (Exc. VAT) £2,330.75 (Inc. VAT) Est UK Delivery £105.80 50 £116.00 £1,941.29 £2,329.55 £116,477.50 £116,477.50 Price Per Item: £1,941.29 (Exc. VAT) £2,329.55 (Inc. VAT) Est UK Delivery £200.60 100 £115.00 £1,940.29 £2,328.35 £232,835.00 £232,835.00 Price Per Item: £1,940.29 (Exc. VAT) £2,328.35 (Inc. VAT) Est UK Delivery £367.00 200+ £114.00 £1,939.29 £2,327.15 £465,430.00 £465,430.00 Price Per Item: £1,939.29 (Exc. VAT) £2,327.15 (Inc. VAT) Est UK Delivery £728.00 View Product

The Perth Mint

Established in 1899, The Perth Mint was designed primarily to mint Australian gold into British sovereigns, a role which it fulfilled until 1931. Today they are one of the world’s most active producers of both bullion and collector coins. As a prime distributor of The Perth Mint, we're proud to stock the latest and new releases and maintain a strong inventory of backdated coins sourced from customers who sell to us.

Among investor favourites are coins featuring iconic Australian native animals such as the Kangaroo, Koala, and Kookaburra. Another popular series is the Australian Lunar collection, which includes twelve annual releases, each depicting one of the animals from the Chinese Zodiac.

Best Value 1 oz Australian Lunar Gold Bullion Coins - Minty Out Of Stock Quantity Premium % Price Per Item Total Total 1 4.5 £3,529.54 £3,529.54 £3,529.54 Price Per Item: £3,529.54 Est UK Delivery £8.00 5 4.3 £3,522.78 £17,613.90 £17,613.90 Price Per Item: £3,522.78 Est UK Delivery £17.00 10 4.1 £3,516.03 £35,160.30 £35,160.30 Price Per Item: £3,516.03 Est UK Delivery £29.00 25 4 £3,512.65 £87,816.25 £87,816.25 Price Per Item: £3,512.65 Est UK Delivery £64.00 50 3.9 £3,509.27 £175,463.50 £175,463.50 Price Per Item: £3,509.27 Est UK Delivery £127.00 100+ 3.8 £3,505.90 £350,590.00 £350,590.00 Price Per Item: £3,505.90 Est UK Delivery £259.60 View Product

2025 Australian Year of the Snake 1 oz Silver Bullion Coin Out Of Stock Quantity Premium Price Per Item (Exc. VAT) Price Per Item (Inc. VAT) Total (Inc. VAT) Total 1 £10.00 £66.77 £80.12 £80.12 £80.12 Price Per Item: £66.77 (Exc. VAT) £80.12 (Inc. VAT) Est UK Delivery £6.00 5 £9.00 £65.77 £78.92 £394.60 £394.60 Price Per Item: £65.77 (Exc. VAT) £78.92 (Inc. VAT) Est UK Delivery £6.00 10 £8.00 £64.77 £77.72 £777.20 £777.20 Price Per Item: £64.77 (Exc. VAT) £77.72 (Inc. VAT) Est UK Delivery £6.00 20+ £7.00 £63.77 £76.52 £1,530.40 £1,530.40 Price Per Item: £63.77 (Exc. VAT) £76.52 (Inc. VAT) Est UK Delivery £7.00 View Product

Bulmint

Founded in 2004, Bulmint is a private Bulgarian mint, refinery, and industrial processor specialising in precious metals. Chards Coin and Bullion Dealer is proud to be the exclusive UK supplier of Bulmint products. Known for its distinctive designs, Bulmint produces coins, bars, and medals that are crafted exclusively at its facilities.

Among its most popular offerings are the Phoenix coins, featuring the mythical bird, and a gold bar range available in sizes from 1g to 100g. We may also have some Mustang 1 oz silver coins available depending on stock levels.

Bulmint 1 Ounce Minted Gold Bullion Bar Out Of Stock Quantity Price Per Item Total Total 1 £3,487.32 £3,487.32 £3,487.32 Price Per Item: £3,487.32 Est UK Delivery £8.00 5 £3,485.63 £17,428.15 £17,428.15 Price Per Item: £3,485.63 Est UK Delivery £17.00 10+ £3,483.94 £34,839.40 £34,839.40 Price Per Item: £3,483.94 Est UK Delivery £29.00 View Product

2024 Phoenix 1 oz Silver Bullion Coin Out Of Stock Quantity Premium Price Per Item (Exc. VAT) Price Per Item (Inc. VAT) Total (Inc. VAT) Total 1 £3.10 £59.87 £71.84 £71.84 £71.84 Price Per Item: £59.87 (Exc. VAT) £71.84 (Inc. VAT) Est UK Delivery £6.00 5 £3.05 £59.82 £71.78 £358.90 £358.90 Price Per Item: £59.82 (Exc. VAT) £71.78 (Inc. VAT) Est UK Delivery £6.00 10+ £3.00 £59.77 £71.72 £717.20 £717.20 Price Per Item: £59.77 (Exc. VAT) £71.72 (Inc. VAT) Est UK Delivery £6.00 View Product

The South African Mint

The South African Mint, operating under the umbrella of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), holds a distinguished position as Africa's leading producer of legal tender circulation coins, bullion, commemoratives, and other numismatic products. When discussing its range, it’s impossible not to begin with the gold Krugerrand. With over 60 million ounces sold, the Krugerrand remains the most widely traded and trusted gold bullion coin in the world.

As an authorised distributor of The South African Mint, we’re proud to offer customers a consistent supply of Krugerrand bullion coins. The production of each Krugerrand would not be possible without the Rand Refinery, a privately owned facility specialising in the refining and smelting of precious metals.

Gold 1 oz Krugerrand Bullion Coin - Minty In Stock Quantity Premium % Price Per Item Total Total 1 2.4 £3,458.61 £3,458.61 £3,458.61 Price Per Item: £3,458.61 Est UK Delivery £8.00 5 2.35 £3,456.92 £17,284.60 £17,284.60 Price Per Item: £3,456.92 Est UK Delivery £17.00 10 2.3 £3,455.23 £34,552.30 £34,552.30 Price Per Item: £3,455.23 Est UK Delivery £29.00 25 2.25 £3,453.54 £86,338.50 £86,338.50 Price Per Item: £3,453.54 Est UK Delivery £63.00 50 2.2 £3,451.86 £172,593.00 £172,593.00 Price Per Item: £3,451.86 Est UK Delivery £126.00 100+ 2.15 £3,450.17 £345,017.00 £345,017.00 Price Per Item: £3,450.17 Est UK Delivery £256.60 View Product

2025 Krugerrand 1 oz Silver Bullion Coin Out Of Stock Quantity Premium Price Per Item (Exc. VAT) Price Per Item (Inc. VAT) Total (Inc. VAT) Total 1 £3.20 £59.97 £71.96 £71.96 £71.96 Price Per Item: £59.97 (Exc. VAT) £71.96 (Inc. VAT) Est UK Delivery £6.00 5 £3.10 £59.87 £71.84 £359.20 £359.20 Price Per Item: £59.87 (Exc. VAT) £71.84 (Inc. VAT) Est UK Delivery £6.00 10 £3.00 £59.77 £71.72 £717.20 £717.20 Price Per Item: £59.77 (Exc. VAT) £71.72 (Inc. VAT) Est UK Delivery £6.00 25 £2.90 £59.67 £71.60 £1,790.00 £1,790.00 Price Per Item: £59.67 (Exc. VAT) £71.60 (Inc. VAT) Est UK Delivery £7.00 50 £2.85 £59.62 £71.54 £3,577.00 £3,577.00 Price Per Item: £59.62 (Exc. VAT) £71.54 (Inc. VAT) Est UK Delivery £13.00 100 £2.80 £59.57 £71.48 £7,148.00 £7,148.00 Price Per Item: £59.57 (Exc. VAT) £71.48 (Inc. VAT) Est UK Delivery £30.60 250 £2.75 £59.52 £71.42 £17,855.00 £17,855.00 Price Per Item: £59.52 (Exc. VAT) £71.42 (Inc. VAT) Est UK Delivery £37.60 500+ £2.65 £59.42 £71.30 £35,650.00 £35,650.00 Price Per Item: £59.42 (Exc. VAT) £71.30 (Inc. VAT) Est UK Delivery £64.20 View Product

The United States Mint

Formed in 1792, the United States Mint is one of the oldest and most respected mints in the world. It was established by the Coinage Act of 1792 and operates under the authority of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The Mint is responsible for producing all of America’s circulating coinage, as well as a wide range of bullion and commemorative coins.

Among its most recognised bullion products are the American Eagle and American Buffalo series, available in gold, silver, and platinum. With a strong reputation for quality and consistency, the United States Mint remains a trusted name among investors and collectors worldwide.

Gold Eagle 1 oz Bullion Coins - Minty In Stock Quantity Premium % Price Per Item Total Total 1 3.35 £3,490.70 £3,490.70 £3,490.70 Price Per Item: £3,490.70 Est UK Delivery £8.00 5 3.05 £3,480.57 £17,402.85 £17,402.85 Price Per Item: £3,480.57 Est UK Delivery £17.00 10 3 £3,478.88 £34,788.80 £34,788.80 Price Per Item: £3,478.88 Est UK Delivery £29.00 20 2.95 £3,477.19 £69,543.80 £69,543.80 Price Per Item: £3,477.19 Est UK Delivery £52.00 50+ 2.9 £3,475.50 £173,775.00 £173,775.00 Price Per Item: £3,475.50 Est UK Delivery £126.00 View Product

Gold Buffalo 1 oz Bullion Coin Our Choice - Minty Out Of Stock View Product

The China Mint (China Gold Coin Incorporation)

The China Mint operates under the China gold coin Incorporation (CGCI), which is backed by the People’s Bank of China. It is renowned for combining high technical standards with story-driven designs, making its coins highly sought after by both investors and collectors.

Its flagship Chinese Panda bullion coin was first issued in 1982 and quickly gained popularity thanks to its charming depiction of the panda bear. The reverse design changes annually, enhancing the collectability of panda coins and contributing to their global appeal.

Gold 1 oz Panda Bullion Coins - Minty Out Of Stock Quantity Premium % Price Per Item Total Total 1 3.8 £3,505.90 £3,505.90 £3,505.90 Price Per Item: £3,505.90 Est UK Delivery £8.00 5 3.6 £3,499.14 £17,495.70 £17,495.70 Price Per Item: £3,499.14 Est UK Delivery £17.00 10 3.4 £3,492.39 £34,923.90 £34,923.90 Price Per Item: £3,492.39 Est UK Delivery £29.00 20+ 3.2 £3,485.63 £69,712.60 £69,712.60 Price Per Item: £3,485.63 Est UK Delivery £52.00 View Product

2024 Chinese 30g Panda Silver Bullion Coin Out Of Stock Quantity Premium Price Per Item (Exc. VAT) Price Per Item (Inc. VAT) Total (Inc. VAT) Total 1 £8.45 £63.21 £75.85 £75.85 £75.85 Price Per Item: £63.21 (Exc. VAT) £75.85 (Inc. VAT) Est UK Delivery £6.00 5 £8.40 £63.16 £75.79 £378.95 £378.95 Price Per Item: £63.16 (Exc. VAT) £75.79 (Inc. VAT) Est UK Delivery £6.00 10 £8.35 £63.11 £75.73 £757.30 £757.30 Price Per Item: £63.11 (Exc. VAT) £75.73 (Inc. VAT) Est UK Delivery £6.00 15 £8.30 £63.06 £75.67 £1,135.05 £1,135.05 Price Per Item: £63.06 (Exc. VAT) £75.67 (Inc. VAT) Est UK Delivery £6.00 30 £8.25 £63.01 £75.61 £2,268.30 £2,268.30 Price Per Item: £63.01 (Exc. VAT) £75.61 (Inc. VAT) Est UK Delivery £12.00 45 £8.20 £62.96 £75.55 £3,399.75 £3,399.75 Price Per Item: £62.96 (Exc. VAT) £75.55 (Inc. VAT) Est UK Delivery £13.00 60+ £8.15 £62.91 £75.49 £4,529.40 £4,529.40 Price Per Item: £62.91 (Exc. VAT) £75.49 (Inc. VAT) Est UK Delivery £29.60 View Product

The Royal Canadian Mint

The Royal Canadian Mint was established in 1908 and is responsible for producing all of Canada’s circulation coins. Initially, the Ottawa branch of the Mint was listed as a branch of The Royal Mint and was used to produce gold Sovereigns.

Today, the Mint manufactures coins, medals, and medallions in gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. Its most popular coin release is the Maple Leaf bullion coin. The Gold Maple Leaf was first minted in 1979 with a fineness of 0.999, making it the first coin to be struck in 24-carat gold. However, after just three years of production, in 1982, the Royal Canadian Mint increased the fineness to 0.9999, making it the world’s first 0.9999 bullion coin at the time.

Maple leaves are the official symbol of Canada, which has helped make Maple Leaf coins some of the most recognisable bullion coins worldwide. The Mint also produces Silver Maples and Platinum Maples, and previously minted Palladium Maple Leafs.

Gold Maple Leaf 1 oz Bullion Coin - Minty In Stock Quantity Premium % Price Per Item Total Total 1 2.45 £3,460.30 £3,460.30 £3,460.30 Price Per Item: £3,460.30 Est UK Delivery £8.00 5 2.4 £3,458.61 £17,293.05 £17,293.05 Price Per Item: £3,458.61 Est UK Delivery £17.00 10 2.35 £3,456.92 £34,569.20 £34,569.20 Price Per Item: £3,456.92 Est UK Delivery £29.00 25 2.3 £3,455.23 £86,380.75 £86,380.75 Price Per Item: £3,455.23 Est UK Delivery £63.00 50+ 2.25 £3,453.54 £172,677.00 £172,677.00 Price Per Item: £3,453.54 Est UK Delivery £126.00 View Product

1 oz Canadian Silver Maple Coins - Minty In Stock Quantity Premium Price Per Item Total Total 1 £16.50 £73.27 £73.27 £73.27 Price Per Item: £73.27 Est UK Delivery £6.00 5 £16.45 £73.22 £366.10 £366.10 Price Per Item: £73.22 Est UK Delivery £6.00 10 £16.40 £73.17 £731.70 £731.70 Price Per Item: £73.17 Est UK Delivery £6.00 25 £16.35 £73.12 £1,828.00 £1,828.00 Price Per Item: £73.12 Est UK Delivery £7.00 50 £16.30 £73.07 £3,653.50 £3,653.50 Price Per Item: £73.07 Est UK Delivery £13.00 100 £16.25 £73.02 £7,302.00 £7,302.00 Price Per Item: £73.02 Est UK Delivery £30.60 250 £16.20 £72.97 £18,242.50 £18,242.50 Price Per Item: £72.97 Est UK Delivery £38.60 500+ £16.15 £72.92 £36,460.00 £36,460.00 Price Per Item: £72.92 Est UK Delivery £65.20 View Product

The Austrian Mint

The Austrian Mint in Vienna followed suit from the Royal Canadian Mint, South Africa Mint and Royal Mint, minting its first Philharmonic gold bullion coin in 1989. Its design celebrates the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, hence the name The Vienna Philharmonic coin, more commonly known as The Philharmonic or Philharmoniker, and sometimes shortened to Phil(s).

Since Austria adopted the euro in 2002, the face value of the 1oz Gold Philharmonic was changed to €100, making it the only European gold bullion coin with legal tender status. The Mint also produces silver Philharmonic coins, which are the most minted silver bullion coins in Europe and among the most widely traded globally.

2025 Austrian Gold Philharmonic 1 oz Bullion Coin Out Of Stock Quantity Premium % Price Per Item Total Total 1 3.95 £3,510.96 £3,510.96 £3,510.96 Price Per Item: £3,510.96 Est UK Delivery £8.00 5 3.9 £3,509.27 £17,546.35 £17,546.35 Price Per Item: £3,509.27 Est UK Delivery £17.00 10+ 3.85 £3,507.59 £35,075.90 £35,075.90 Price Per Item: £3,507.59 Est UK Delivery £29.00 View Product

1 oz Silver Coin Philharmonic Bullion Best Value - Secondary Market Out Of Stock Quantity Premium % Price Per Item Total Total 1 0 £72.77 £72.77 £72.77 Price Per Item: £72.77 Est UK Delivery £6.00 10 0 £72.27 £722.70 £722.70 Price Per Item: £72.27 Est UK Delivery £6.00 25+ 0 £71.77 £1,794.25 £1,794.25 Price Per Item: £71.77 Est UK Delivery £7.00 View Product

Summary

Understanding the origin of your precious metal investments is just as important as the metals themselves. At Chards Coin and Bullion Dealer, we take pride in sourcing products from the world’s most trusted mints and refiners. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just beginning your journey, knowing who produced your bullion helps you build a secure and reliable portfolio.