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Global bullion performance in 2025 delivered historic growth across gold, silver, and platinum, reinforcing investor confidence in physical precious metals as demand strengthens into 2026.
From Rael Demby, CEO of The South African Gold Coin Exchange & The Scoin Shop
As we welcome 2026, I’d like to wish our valued clients, investors and collectors a very happy and prosperous New Year. The past year has once again demonstrated the enduring power of precious metals to protect wealth and create opportunity. South Africans continue to play a meaningful role in this global narrative.
For decades, The South African Gold Coin Exchange & The Scoin Shop has led the way in shaping the local precious metals landscape, bringing world-class bullion and collectables to market and giving investors access to trusted, respected global institutions. As South Africa’s foremost authority in precious metals, we continue to align with leading international organisations such as The Royal Mint, whose results reinforce the powerful investment case for gold, silver and platinum in the year ahead.
A Landmark Year for Precious Metals
2025 was a record-breaking year for precious metals at The Royal Mint. Driven by heightened global uncertainty, diversification strategies, and strong investor demand, The Royal Mint reported its best-ever year for online bullion sales, with significant growth across gold, silver, and platinum.
Record Demand Across Gold, Silver and Platinum
Compared to the previous year:
- Gold bullion sales increased by 142%
- Silver bullion rose by 253%
- Platinum bullion climbed by 249%
- Total customer spend grew by approximately 150%
This exceptional performance reflects a sustained global shift toward physical precious metals as a store of value—a trend strongly mirrored among South African buyers.
A Historic Final Quarter
The final quarter of the calendar year (October to December) proved to be The Royal Mint’s busiest period on record:
- Gold sales were up 144%
- Silver demand surged by 526%
- Platinum sales increased by 332%
This period aligned with renewed investor focus on wealth protection as precious metals reached historically significant price levels.
Precious Metals Reach New Price Milestones
During 2025, precious metal prices reached historic highs:
- Gold prices rose by approximately 54% for the year
- Silver increased by 132%
- Platinum gained 107%
At its peak, gold traded above $2,400 per ounce, while a 1-kg gold bar exceeded $77,000. The Royal Mint recorded its busiest trading day in October, shortly after gold surged beyond this significant international price threshold.
New Investors Enter the Market
Notably, The Royal Mint also reported strong growth in new bullion investors:
- Total bullion customers increased by 35%
- 62% of bullion buyers were first-time purchasers
Despite some profit-taking at higher prices, buying activity significantly outweighed selling. In the final quarter alone, for every investor who sold gold, seven chose to buy. For silver, that ratio increased to fifteen buyers for every seller—underscoring growing confidence in physical metal ownership.
Why This Matters for You
- Precious metals continue to demonstrate resilience in times of uncertainty.
- Investor participation is expanding globally, including among first-time buyers.
- Demand remains robust, reinforcing long-term confidence in bullion ownership.
With global momentum strong and pricing milestones achieved, precious metals remain a cornerstone asset for wealth protection, diversification, and long-term value.
Explore Precious Metals Investment with Confidence
Whether you’re building a bullion portfolio, diversifying wealth, or starting your investment journey, our expert team is ready to help.
Visit The Scoin Shop, explore our bullion range, or speak to our specialists about gold, silver and platinum investment opportunities for 2026 and beyond.
