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Joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend marked a major escalation in Middle East tensions, with multiple outlets reporting that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the attacks.

Gold and silver trade very differently. Learn about storage, premiums, volatility, resale, and read 10 FAQs to help NZ bullion buyers choose with confidence.

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Silver has started the year with renewed momentum, and global commentary is increasingly aligned on one point: this move is being driven by fundamentals, not hype.

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As Christmas approaches, many parents and grandparents find themselves searching for a gift that feels meaningful, something that lasts longer than toys, trends or vouchers that vanish within days.

In 1971, the US dollar was backed by gold. That is, until President Richard Nixon disestablished that relationship. 

Since then, the US dollar has lost 87% of its value, meaning that one dollar buys only 12.5% of what it could back then. These figures were published on Sept 29, 2024. Today it is even worse. Tony Coleman, Managing Director of New Zealand Gold Merchants, discusses gold’s subsequent and sustained rise in value and why this has happened, with Leighton Smith. November 5th, 2025.

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