Chards Coin and Bullion Dealer
Chard (1964) Ltd are a long-standing coin and bullion dealer based in Blackpool, UK. They deal in everything from ancient coins through to modern-day issues and even bullion. Originally a numismatic company, they have grown over recent years into the bullion market offering gold, silver, platinum and palladium products to an international customer base.
History
Chard (1964) Ltd operates as Chard Coin and Bullion Dealer. Established in Blackpool in 1964 by Lawrence Chard, the early days saw shillings and other coins from his grandmother's arcade traded but soon in the years to come he amassed a vast collection of world coins, coin sets, bars, medallions, stamp replicas and so on...[1][2][3]. He takes great pride in providing impartial and freely available numismatic, bullion and investment advice which is available to coin collectors and investors in person or via their websites.
In 2014, Chard Coin and Bullion celebrated their 50th anniversary[4] with a move to their latest premises at 32-36 Harrowside, Blackpool. The art deco building was gutted and rebuilt to provide state of the art, high-tech, secure premises where the company continues to sell investment gold and silver.
Lawrence Chard was responsible for introducing the Brexit IN/OUT Medallion[5] which was produced for the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum.
Service
Chard sells physical bullion to customers in the showroom or on the website. [6][7][8] Chard specialise in British gold sovereigns and have over 5,000 dated and graded sovereigns in the collection. In addition to precious metals, Chard also deal in bullion, numismatic material and scrap gold.[9]
Awards
Chard was awarded the UK Bullion Dealer of the Year award by Bullion Directory in 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015. They have also been named Numismatic Dealer of the Year and eCommerce Dealer of the Year several times.[10]
References
- Jones, Rupert; Brignall, Miles (1 April 2017). "Will the new 12-sided £1 ever be worth a mint? Here's how to coin it in". The Guardian.
- Jones, Harvey (11 April 2016). "Where to put your cash while savings rates are rock-bottom". The Guardian.
- "Interview: Lawrence Chard, Head of Historic Chard Ltd in Blackpool, U.K. - Coin Update". News.coinupdate.com. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- "Golden anniversary for Blackpool bullion company". Lancashire Business View. 8 January 2015.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2018-04-07. Retrieved 2018-05-03.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "How and where to buy gold bullion coins and bars". Moneyweek.com. 19 May 2014.
- Temple, Peter (21 September 2011). "15 questions to ask before investing in precious metals". moneywise.co.uk.
- Jones, Harvey (8 August 2016). "Gold can be a big deal for small investors, but nothing is certain". The Guardian.
- "Cash for Gold: tips & best sites to sell scrap gold - MSE". Moneysavingexpert.com.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2018-11-19. Retrieved 2018-05-03.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
Further reading
- Blackpool Gazette. "Blackpool bullion firm retains award" Retrieved 19.03.2018
- Blackpool Gazette. "Bullion dealers celebrate their 50 golden years" Retrieved 15.12.2014
- Coin Update. "Interview: Lawrence Chard, Head of Historic Chard Ltd in Blackpool, U.K." Retrieved 20.01.2017
- Lancashire Business View. "Golden Anniversary For Blackpool Bullion Company"
- Moneyweek. "How and where to buy gold coins and bars" Retrieved 19.05.2014
- The Guardian. "Gold can be a big deal for small investors, but nothing is certain" Retrieved
- Business Lancashire "Chard of Blackpool are voted the 2017 UK Bullion Dealer of the Year" Retrieved 09.03.2017