Gold, silver, and the art of keeping it in the family...

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Let’s talk about death and taxes—the two certainties in life, as the saying goes. But what if, when it comes to taxes, particularly inheritance tax, there were ways to protect the wealth you’ve spent a lifetime building? Not through shady offshore accounts or complicated loopholes, but through something far older, far purer, and arguably far fairer: precious metals.

In the UK, inheritance tax (IHT) is charged at a stinging 40% on estates over the current threshold. That’s nearly half your wealth potentially swallowed by the government when you pass away. You’ve paid tax all your life—on your income, your purchases, your savings, and your home—and yet, when your family should be reaping the rewards of your hard work, they’re faced with another demand from the taxman.

But there’s a quiet revolution happening in vaults, safes, and sock drawers across the country. A growing number of people are turning to gold and silver as a way to hold and pass on wealth—off the radar and out of the government's grabby hands.

Why precious metals?

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Unlike bank accounts, stocks, property, or ISAs, physical bullion isn’t tied to your name in a digital registry or tracked through financial institutions. It doesn’t trigger automatic reports to HMRC. It’s tangible wealth. You hold it. You own it. You can gift it, hand it down, or tuck it away for safekeeping—and the only record of its existence is your own discretion.

While we’re not talking about dodging the law, there is a clear difference between evasion and being smart with your legacy. Gifting gold and silver gradually during your lifetime, within the UK’s current gifting allowances, can be a savvy way to reduce the size of your estate and potentially avoid inheritance tax altogether—especially if you survive seven years from the date of the gift. This allows your loved ones to enjoy the benefit of your foresight without the burden of bureaucracy.

And let’s not ignore the beauty of these metals as assets in their own right. Gold and silver don’t just sit still—they grow. Over time, they preserve purchasing power and often rise in value, especially during periods of currency devaluation or economic instability. What better gift to your children or grandchildren than a few ounces of timeless wealth, free from depreciation and government interference?

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In our household, gold and silver aren't just part of an investment strategy—they’re a family story. Every Britannia, every vintage silver round, every Goldback has a tale to tell. It’s wealth, yes—but it’s also heritage. And when the time comes to pass it on, I want it to go to my kids, not into the government’s undeserved purse.

So whether you're just starting to build your stack or you've got a vault that would make a dragon blush, consider the long game. Precious metals aren’t just about wealth preservation during your lifetime—they're a powerful tool for legacy preservation after it.

Because when your time comes, wouldn't you rather your gold go to your grandkids than to the Treasury?