Gold Coins

The recession is now in full party mode; the property market’s profit margin has plummeted into a dark, dismal hole, and job security is nonexistent. (Ha! Did I just say ‘job’ and ‘security’ in the same sentence?) People are turning to what is seen as a ‘secure’ form of investment. Not surprisingly, we’re falling back on the way some of our forefathers measured their wealth – in gold.

I came across a site which deals in gold coins and gold bullion from across the world. It was surprising to see common coins we use every day formed perfectly in gold. I had no idea that this was such a thriving business.

I held suspect, the smiley, shouting people on TV who try to get the public to send them their gold coin. I wondered about the business they received and whether or not unsuspecting members of the public did mail their jewellery bullion in those tiny, plastic bags. I know I never would. Now I see that there is a serious side to the booming gold business.

It makes me wonder what else has been going on behind my back.