Does anyone about how safety deposit boxes work in the UK? Things like which banks do them, what the charge etc, and are they worth it? I am hoping to invest in gold in the future, and keep it as an investment for the future. I’ve been advised to consider shares but too risky and I’m wanting a long term investment hence thought gold is the safest and securest option. But if I buy it, where on earth would I store it as at home is a definite no. (There goes under the matress suggestion)
Which brings me to the second point - buying gold. Apparently goldsmiths sell blocks with the government stamps at the current rate, with an additional charge of about £50 for their take. If I was to buy, should I ask for some sort of ceritficate of authenticity? If the block has a hallmark, will it need it?