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Gold is valued around the world as it is a rare precious metal that continues to rise in value as we march forward through time. Gold used in everything from jewellery to coins, bullion, space shuttles, consumer products, dental fillings, and beyond. Gold buyers are particularly interested in the gold used to create jewellery. However, […]

Do you have gold coins, bullion, jewellery, or other items with this precious metal? If so, take a moment to think back to the last time you used, wore, or appreciated such gold. If you are like most people living in Remuera, you would prefer to have a bundle of money instead of a small […]

History of South Africa 1 oz Gold Krugerrand Coin The South Africa 1 oz gold Krugerrand coin made its debut way back in 1967. The original motivation for minting this gorgeous gold coin was to assist in the marketing of South Africa’s gold. Fast forward 13 years and the coin accounted for a whopping 90 […]

Attention all West Auckland residents: Gold Smart wants your gold. Whether you have gold coins, gold bullion, scrap gold, gold jewellery or gold of another variety, we are willing to pay market rate for it. Our family-owned business in Central Auckland is staffed by licensed gold buyers revered throughout the community for fair pricing and […]

Since at least the beginning of the year in 2020 gold buyers have been extremely active in New Zealand as well as the rest of the world with everyone from commercial buyers to private individuals moving at hyper speed to buy and sell. As it has historically, the latest run-up to a new value height […]

Biting Gold Coins: Testing in the Old Days Many people are curious to know why in the old days it was common to bite gold coins – or other kinds of items made of gold – to confirm whether or not they were real. This practical and crude method was used for the authentication of […]

Mount Eden is unquestionably one of Auckland’s most beautiful areas. Just about everyone who lives or visits this area is impressed with the atmosphere, aesthetics, and quality of people. Plenty of Mount Eden residents have gold in the form of jewellery, coins, bullion, and other items simply because it is a fairly affluent area. If […]

Valuable Trade Currencies In human society, we have developed various systems and methods for trading goods and services. Over time, most cultures have come to use paper money as the preferred method to exchange value. Paper money is light, portable, uniform, and generally non-degradable. In some places in Africa, shells were used as currency. Ancient […]

Parnell gold sellers need not look any further than Gold Smart for the best prices and customer service. Gold Smart is a family-owned business worthy of your trust. Our staff is here to answer your precious metals questions, appraise your pieces and provide you with the best possible deal. We understand the intricacies of the […]

Queenstown has been a hotbed for gold buying and selling since the early days. Rewind time back to the mid to late 19th century and thousands of prospectors were in the area, searching for gold. In fact, miners were brought in from other countries to search for the valuable metal. Queenstown’s Gold Rush Queenstown’s population […]

Selling gold in New Zealand is easier than most assume. Gold Smart sweats all the small stuff so you don’t have to. All you have to do is bring your gold items in or send them to us for an assessment and you will be provided with a highly competitive quote. You can take your […]

To say Epsom gold owners are in a good position would be a dramatic understatement. Gold Smart is ready and willing to pay top dollar for gold in Epsom. If you live in or around this area, we encourage you to schedule an appointment for a review of your gold items. You just might walk […]