Gold and Silver as an Investment

Gold and Silver as an Investment

Investing in physical gold and silver is comparable to investing in stocks or funds. The advantage of investing in physical investment metals is when, for example, your stocks or funds decrease in value, you will still possess something tangible that will never entirely lose its value.

If you intend to purchase investment metals, you must consider it a long-term and alternative safeguard for your assets and wealth.

At K.A.Rasmussen, security and trust are always guaranteed.

With 150 years of experience, K.A.Rasmussen has cultivated a culture built on being the best possible choice for our customers, both for those wishing to buy and invest in precious metals, and for those wishing to sell gold and silver through us.

Historical Price Surges Demonstrating the Power of Metals

Throughout history, precious metals have experienced significant price increases during turbulent periods. This has become evident in recent years alone: Between April 2022 and April 2024, the price of gold rose by a substantial 45%, while the price of silver increased by 41%. This mirrors a pattern we also observe over longer historical arcs — gold has risen significantly in virtually all economic crises since the 1970s, and silver has proven to be particularly volatile, yet with strong upsides when the market is in motion. In 2025, the Nordic region experienced an extraordinary situation where gold increased by almost 70%, while silver rose by 150% in a short period – one of the strongest price surges in modern Norwegian history.

What is the difference between investing in precious metals and stocks?

When you own physical gold or silver, you possess an asset whose value is not dependent on the functioning of promises, contracts, or systems. It exists independently of banks, companies, and digital platforms – and precisely for this reason, precious metals are perceived as an additional security in an increasingly turbulent economic world.

Their value can fluctuate, as stocks do, but unlike companies that can go bankrupt and stocks that can become worthless, precious metals will never completely lose their value. They are universally recognized, in demand in industry and jewelry production, and have been used as a store of value throughout history. This provides a security that few other investments can match.

How do I purchase investment gold and silver?

It’s super easy!
Create an account in our online store, and you are ready to purchase both gold and silver.

If you have any questions before purchasing, please feel free to contact us at investering@karasmussen.com or call us at: 800 41 941.

Frequently asked questions

What is spot price?

Spot or spot price is the prevailing market price of gold and silver, which is determined by a number of factors, depending on, among other things, supply and demand in the global financial market. The spot price is for one troy ounce of 99.9% pure gold or silver.

Purchase price is the price we are willing to give for gold at any given time.

Selling price is the price we are willing to sell gold for at any given time. Prices are updated 3 times daily.

We ship all stocked goods as quickly as possible after receiving payment. Orders placed before 2 PM are normally shipped the same day. Any backorders will be sent when we receive them from our supplier.

Coins and bars must be paid in advance before they are sent or delivered. K.A.Rasmussen AS charges actual shipping costs.

The purchase of precious metals is exempt from the right of withdrawal law, cf. §22 letter d, and such purchases do not grant any right of withdrawal.

All our shipments are insured, and coins are no exception. If you still want to pick up your coins or bars, you can arrange for pickup when ordering.