Noble alternative // ​​Features of buying precious bars

After a two-year break, the Central Bank started buying gold on the domestic market. The sanctions war has made the metal an almost uncontested way to maintain gold and foreign exchange reserves. Russian private investors are also expanding their opportunities to buy metal, exempting the sale of ingots from VAT. At the same time, when buying metal, it is worth remembering not only the advantages of a defensive asset, but also the accompanying restrictions, including low liquidity, ensuring reliable storage and maintaining their quality for subsequent sale.