Rob64

Sorry - that was me be being facetious - doubt they would even know the current price

Only a little bit - the economic/political control between 1930 and 1970 was all govt/fed related, but they weren't described a separate bodies and there was no mention of conspiracy/manipulation/price fixing - but then there were all academics not gold bugs They did mention gold bugs - pretty much described as 'people obsessed with feeling the weight of gold their hands and who think it's the only REAL form of money'

Probably a bit chicken and egg - does stable gold price cause good times or do good times cause stable gold price?

Bit dry and dusty to be honest - discussed how from 1870 to 1930 the gold standard worked to help facilitate/expand the industrial revolution and global trade - mostly helped by gold rushes in US and Australia that meant the amount of available gold could back the currency 1930 onwards and gold confiscation - much more about political and economic control by the US - both at home and abroad. 1971 end of gold standard - purely an election ploy by Nixon so he could control interest rates more easily and win the next election. He had no idea or interest of the effect staying on the gold standard or not. All the experts agreed gold would be £6,000 and ounce by end of 2022 (not really)

On Radio 4 this morning at 9am - In Our Time with Melvyn Bragg and some experts/academics - always a detailed discussion.

To one and all. I'd really like to thank you all for your comments - really impressed with the level of knowledge and detail and the time taken to weigh it up and respond to my query. The overall opinion seems to be it's a bit too high a premium unless I'm really keen on it for specific collectable/completion reason. So I think I'll leave it there and move on. Will keep on lurking to gain more info and knowledge. regards Rob

Thanks all. I was wavering with some of the questions/comments you all raise - hence the post. Some new queries there as well - I suppose the availability was the big temptation. Definitely a bit of 'gold fever''. Slightly less tempted after reading those. Sound advice.

Hi - first post - just looking for some advice/viewpoints. Been lurking here just picking up info and tips. I have an opportunity to pick up a bullion 1oz Lion of England for £2,000. Lots of places on the internet at around the same figure and one or two a bit cheaper (£1,700), but very, very few actually in stock. This one is ready and waiting. I've seen the love for all the QB's here - is this one too good an opportunity to miss? Any advice/views/comments welcome.