In this article I will introduce you to a Karatbars gold card and its features. All gold bars produced by Karatbars are embedded into plastic cards similar to credit and debit cards issued to you by banks. Each card and a bar itself are covered by a layer of durable anti-scratch laminate. Anti-scratch feature in laminate was … [keep reading..]
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If you want your gold to be shipped, it will be delivered to your door via FedEx. If you want your gold to be stored, it will be stored in secure Karatbars vaults. The storage is free up to 100 grams of gold. If you are wondering how Karatbars stores gold for its customers, then … [keep reading..]
You may think why save in gold… Although paper currency is considered a hard (or physical) asset, saving in any paper currency is not smart. Be it US dollar or Swiss franc. That is because currencies can be printed by central banks in any amount and at any time they feel it is necessary … [keep reading..]
Most people can’t afford gold in ounces or even 1/4 or 1/10 ounce coins or bars. Gold in small denominations or currency grade gold is an option for those who have a “limited” supply of currency. Obviously, it’s more expensive to acquire gold in small amounts. However, this way it’s possible to get a gram of … [keep reading..]
*Updated July 25, 2019 ~~~ What is LBMA certified gold? Actually, it’s more correct to say ‘LBMA accredited’ gold. LBMA accredited gold is of superb and tested quality and is recognized wordwide. ‘LBMA’ is an acronym and stands for the London Bullion Market Association. Located in London and established in 1987, LBMA is an international … [keep reading..]
What is a fiat currency? First of all, fiat according to the Oxford dictionary, means a formal authorization or proposition. While currency is any form of money that is accepted as a medium of exchange and is currently in circulation. (See definitions of money and medium of exchange in the FAQ section at the bottom … [keep reading..]
Today many claim that gold is not money anymore and its average price decreased in the last couple years. It is true that gold is not an official medium of exchange anymore. Sadly, paper currency became ubiquitous around the world and is used in most countries including undeveloped ones. It is also true that gold price … [keep reading..]
*Updated Oct 16, 2019 These 10 weird facts about gold will make you wonder. Did you know that gold can be eaten with caviar and is considered a delicacy? Did you know that gold only forms in space when a massive star explodes? 1. Gold can be eaten during that special dinner Gold … [keep reading..]