Every Dhanteras, gold remains a popular choice for Indian investors, despite high prices. Leading banks offer secure options, with certified gold coins available through trusted channels. However, the high premium and limitations on resale may make alternative investments, such as gold ETFs, digital gold, and sovereign gold bonds, more appealing for savvy investors looking for liquidity and flexibility.
As Dhanteras, the auspicious occasion to invest in precious metals, approaches, online shopping platforms like Blinkit offer a range of gold and silver coins from well-known jewelers. With prices varying across cities, here's a quick look at the latest rates and some popular Dhanteras shopping tips for items such as silverware and utensils that symbolize prosperity and abundance.
A couple from Dorset, England were in for a surprise when they unearthed a 400-year-old hoard of coins worth £35,000 while renovating their kitchen. The coins, known as the Poorton hoard, consist of James I and Charles I gold coins, silver half crowns, shillings, and sixpences, as well as Elizabeth I and Philip and Mary silver shillings and sixpences. The unexpected discovery, made while lowering the ground floor for more ceiling height, was reported to the local finds liaison officer and is now set to be auctioned off at Duke's auctioneers in Dorchester.