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Gold and silver as gift ideas
For several years now, it has been noticeable that gold and silver coins and bars are being purchased not only for investment or collection purposes, but also for a completely different purpose. They serve as elegant gifts. Interest in precious metals increases especially in May, during the First Holy Communion celebrations, but also in the summer during the wedding season.
Are gold and silver good ideas for wedding gifts?
If you are wondering whether giving the newlyweds gold or silver in the form of bars or coins as a wedding gift is a good idea, the answer is yes.
Firstly, a bar or coin is a gift that is sure to surprise the recipient in a positive way. We will stand out from other guests and our gift will be remembered for a long time.
Secondly, gold is an elegant gift—especially compared to an envelope with cash.
Thirdly, it is a unique keepsake. It can remain with the young couple for many years and remind them of this special day. They will look back on such a gift with even greater nostalgia if we also take care to provide unique packaging, which we can do by adding a personalized engraving. This could be the names of the newlyweds, the wedding date, as well as wishes or a quote about marriage that they should remember for years to come.
Fourthly, it is a gift with potential. It is said that gifts should not be given away or sold, but not in this case. When giving gold or silver, we expect that the young couple will cash in on this gift with a profit after many years. In the long term, the price of precious metals remains on an upward trend, so in a few or several years, such a gift will be worth more than on the day it was given.
Wedding collections
The trend of buying gold and silver as wedding gifts has been noticed by manufacturers around the world, who are creating items specifically related to wedding ceremonies. One example is the one-ounce silver coin issued by The Royal Canadian Mint, "Best Wishes on Your Wedding Day," available at Mennica Skarbowa. A new edition is created every year, so we can give newlyweds a coin with the inscription "Married in 2022."
You can find more wedding gift ideas here.
