The British Royal Mint sold record amounts of silver and platinum during the first nine months of 2026. Silver coin sales jumped by over 300%.

Royal Mint Sales Breakdown (First 9 Months of 2026)

Silver: Sales grew by 295% compared to the same period in 2025.

Platinum: Revenue grew by 118%.

Gold: Sales rose by 10% compared to 2025, boosted by a strong third quarter.

Gold Demand Is Bouncing Back: Even though high prices and high interest rates made gold less attractive earlier in the year, gold sales rebounded between July and September, rising 21% over the previous quarter.

New Investors Joining: Almost 30% of buyers this quarter were first-time customers buying precious metals from the Royal Mint.

US Demand Remains Weak: In contrast to the UK, the US Mint is on track for its worst gold coin sales since the year 2000, as high US bond yields and interest rates encourage American investors to put their money elsewhere.

Earlier in 2026, high inflation and rising bond yields made holding gold and silver less popular. However, ongoing global instability and market uncertainties—such as upcoming government budget decisions and high interest rates—are leading many investors back to physical metals as a safe place to store value.