We are often asked by SMSF trustees "How do I purchase physical gold, silver and other precious metals as part of the investment strategy of my self-managed super fund?"

As we look after thousands of SMSFs and have seen hundreds of clients invest in physical gold, silver and other precious metals, we've put together a list of our preferred physical gold investment providers and suppliers.

Disclaimer:

As a potential investor you need to undertake your own due diligence on all the suppliers mentioned in this article as well as whether gold, silver or other precious metals are a suitable part of your SMSF investment strategy.

Intello Pty Ltd is not licensed to provide financial advice therefore we recommend you seek the advice of a licensed adviser before making any investment decisions. We can refer you to a number of licensed advisers upon request.

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UPDATE: July 2020

We are aware of media reports in relation to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues relating to Artisanal Smallscale Mining (ASM) in Papua New Guinea. We recommend that individuals undertake their own due diligence and check the Media Announcements page on the Perth Mint website.

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Originally opened in 1899 as a branch of Britain’s Royal Mint, The Perth Mint was established to turn the gold from the Western Australian gold rush into sovereigns for the British Empire. Gold Corporation was established by the Gold Corporation Act 1987 on 30 June 1988 to take over the operations of the Mint and is now wholly owned by the Government of Western Australia and trades under the name “The Perth Mint”.

For SMSF trustees looking to make an investment in physical bullion, The Perth Mint is the most prevalent supplier that is used with our clients - regardless of where they are physically located.

The Perth Mint is the largest single provider in Australia and has the scale and liquidity to ensure SMSF trustees can easily and quickly sell physical bullion where needed. Some smaller operators don't have the scale to buy back large quantities.

Key features of The Perth Mint:

A provider that can handle buying, selling, secure storage, insurance and annual audited inventory reports are preferable as it makes the administration of your SMSF precious metals investments much simpler.

The following are other providers utilised by our clients:

Head Office and Vaulting Facility

1 Avalon Parade (Corner Paradise Avenue) Miami, QLD 4220
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Phone: 1300 754 602
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Email: quote@goldbullionaustralia.com.au
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Website: www.goldbullionaustralia.com.au

"Gold Bullion Australia has been a precious metals trader for nearly four decades and is known for friendly, efficient service and expertise in precious metal investing. We buy, sell and vault all types of investment grade precious metals. Our Head Office premises are unique as one of Australia’s largest, purpose-built, fully custodial vaulting facilities featuring timed access, drive-in secure delivery bay and discreet client meeting rooms."

Ground Floor, 100 William Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
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Phone: (+61) 03 9670 4488
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Email: info@guardian-gold.com.au
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Website: www.guardian-gold.com.au
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​"Guardian Gold offers a seamless solution for all bullion investment purchases with products from The Perth Mint and prides itself on personalised services to cater for individuals and self-managed superfunds. Contact us today to find out more."

Level 6, 12 Creek Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000
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Phone: 1800 819 474 (toll free)
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Overseas (+61) 07 3221 0500
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Email: info@ainsliebullion.com.au
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Website: www.ainsliebullion.com.au

"Ainslie Bullion is one of Australia’s largest bullion dealers, established in 1974. Ainslie have earned a reputation for excellent customers service and their size means they can normally fill any size order with immediate delivery. Order online, over the phone or sit down in private with one of their sales consultants to view your options and discuss your needs. Ainslie are also the majority owner of Reserve Vault and provide free delivery to and easy buybacks from this first class vaulting facility. Ainslie carry a full range of Perth Mint product at the best prices on the east coast and with very competitive insured freight anywhere in Australia."

Mezzanine Level 20 King William Street, Adelaide, SA 5000

Phone: +61 8 8223 2444

Website: https://citygoldbullion.com.au/