Thinking about selling your platinum coins but worried about fakes or getting underpaid?

In this episode of GoldBank Insider, we walk you through how to confidently identify and authenticate platinum coins before you sell them. You will learn why platinum behaves differently from silver and white gold, and how a few simple checks can stop you from confusing high value bullion with lower value metals or plated pieces.

We break down the practical steps you can take at home: visual checks for colour, finish, and design, how to read hallmarks and purity stamps, and why weight and measurements are your best early warning system. We also explain the role of magnet tests, scratch and acid tests, and how professional electronic tools such as XRF scanners are used by serious dealers to confirm purity without damaging your coins.

Finally, we look at what really drives resale value: condition and grading, documentation and provenance, and choosing trusted dealers and platforms when you are ready to sell. By the end of the episode, you will know how to protect yourself from counterfeits, back up your instincts with proper testing, and approach the platinum market with a lot more confidence.

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Gold is one of the few metals that can be melted, refined, and reborn countless times without losing its character or value. In this episode, we walk through how true gold recycling works, from the moment an old ring or broken chain leaves your hands to the point where that same metal returns to the market as high purity bullion, new jewellery or industrial components. You will hear why gold behaves so differently from metals like copper or lead in the furnace, and how refiners can push it back to 99.9% purity or better again and again.

We explore why recycling matters just as much as mining when it comes to environmental impact, ethics and supply. You will learn about the two main recycling streams – industrial scrap from electronics and medical devices, and consumer scrap from jewellery and why jewellery usually offers higher recovery and fewer contaminants.

We then break down each stage of the process: secure handling, full assay and valuation, careful removal of stones and non-gold parts, high heat melting, chemical and electrolytic refining, and finally re-entry into the global supply chain. Along the way, we answer common questions such as whether you can get “your” gold back as a bar, what happens to removed gemstones, and whether tangled or damaged pieces still hold real value.

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In this episode of GoldBank Insider, we dive into the apps, websites and gadgets that are quietly transforming how people buy and sell gold. From live price trackers and charting platforms to simple valuation calculators, you will hear how everyday tools on your phone or laptop can help you time the market better and sense check offers before you commit.

We then look at hallmark checkers, secure online selling platforms and digital wallets that let you hold or even spend gold backed balances. You will learn how technology can support safer, more transparent transactions, from insured home collection and parcel tracking through to gold backed payment cards and app based current accounts.

Finally, we explore the practical side of dealing with physical gold at home, including digital pocket scales and testing kits that help you verify what you have before you visit a dealer. Throughout the episode we stress that these tools are there to inform you, not to replace expert advice. This conversation is for information only, not financial advice, and you should always do your own research and seek independent guidance before making decisions.

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