Everything to do with gold and the precious metals market

Briefgold: Selling Old Gold Safely by Post

Selling and Buy

Jewellery, dental gold or old cutlery can be sold not only in a branch, but also conveniently by post — known in Germany as "Briefgold". We show step by step how shipping works at Geiger Edelmetalle, how your shipment is insured, and what German consumer protection advice recommends when shipping precious metals.

Selling Krugerrand Coins: How to Get the Best Price

Selling & Buy

The Krugerrand is the world's most-traded gold investment coin — which also makes it especially easy to sell, with no elaborate individual assessment like jewellery or old gold requires. What matters for the price is the precisely known fine gold content and the current daily gold price. We show how the buy-back price is calculated, where to get the best price, and what to know about ID requirements and tax.

Selling Gold and Taxes in Germany: Holding Period, Tax Office & Exemption Limits

Taxes and Law

Wait or sell now? How long you've held your gold largely determines whether you owe tax on the profit from selling it. After the one-year holding period, the profit is completely tax-free; before that, an exemption limit applies — one that was only raised to EUR 1,000 in 2024. We explain the rules, the exemption limit, and what you need to be able to prove to the tax office.

Silver and VAT: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

Taxes and Law

While investment gold is completely exempt from VAT, silver is generally subject to the full 19 percent — and since a legal change in 2025, that applies even more consistently than before. We explain the legal background, what happened to the former differential taxation scheme, and what this means for buyers and sellers today.

Customs-Free Warehousing for Precious Metals: Advantages, Costs and Drawbacks

Storage and Security

Whether silver, platinum or palladium — a customs-free warehouse lets you store your precious metal without VAT in a Swiss high-security vault. But the tax and security advantages come with real costs and limitations, such as access. We show who a customs-free warehouse is worthwhile for and what to watch out for.

Buying Gold Anonymously: Limits, Rules and Reporting Requirements

Taxes and Law

Whether in Germany, Austria, Switzerland or Luxembourg — how much gold you can buy without showing ID varies considerably from country to country. While anonymity in Germany already ends at around EUR 2,000, Austria and Switzerland allow far higher purchase amounts. We explain the current limits in all four countries and what to watch out for when buying.

Storing Gold Safely: At Home, at a Bank or in a Customs-Free Warehouse?

Storage and Security

Whether in your own safe, a bank safe deposit box, or a customs-free warehouse — the right storage for gold depends heavily on your holdings, security needs and desired access. While a home safe is available at any time, a safe deposit box, precious metals custody account and customs-free warehouse score points with higher security and, in some cases, tax advantages. We compare all the options and show which storage form suits which holding.

Selling Gold: Where Do You Get the Best Price?

Verkauf und Ankauf

Whether pawnshop, bank or specialised precious metals dealer — prices for selling gold can vary considerably. What matters is the trading margin against the current daily gold price, as well as whether you're selling investment gold or old gold. We compare the common selling routes and show what to watch out for in terms of price, transparency and payout.

Why is Gold Tax-Free and Silver isn't?

Taxes and Law

Anyone buying precious metals quickly runs into a surprising rule. You don't pay value-added tax (VAT) on investment gold, but you do on silver. The reason has less to do with the metal itself than with how lawmakers classify gold and silver. We explain the background step by step.

Gold or Silver: Which Is the Better Investment?

Gold or Silver

Want to invest in precious metals but aren't sure whether gold or silver suits you better? Here's what we can say upfront: both metals have their strengths, and in most cases the right choice isn't one or the other, but a mix of both. We lay out the differences honestly, so you can make the decision that's right for you.