Knowledge Centre
Guides
In-depth, plain-English guides to safe deposit boxes, Krugerrands, selling gold, asset-backed loans, estates, collections and art storage.
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The Complete Guide to Safe Deposit Boxes in South Africa
A safe deposit box is a lockable compartment you rent inside a secured vault run by a bank or a private vault company. You rent the box and keep ownership of…
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How to Buy Your First Krugerrand
A Krugerrand is a South African gold bullion coin whose value follows the gold price rather than a face value. Buying one involves choosing a size,…
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How to Sell Gold, Jewellery or Krugerrands Safely
Selling gold safely comes down to preparation, a transparent assessment and a careful choice of buyer. Gather your identity and ownership documents, know…
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How Loans Against Jewellery and Watches Work
A loan against jewellery or a watch is secured credit: you leave a qualifying item with the credit provider as security, receive a loan, and get the same item…
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How Loans Against Gold and Krugerrands Work
A loan against gold or Krugerrands is credit secured by bullion you own. The lender values the metal, advances a portion of that value, holds the bullion for…
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Safe Custody for Executors and Deceased Estates
When someone dies, the executor becomes responsible for protecting the estate's assets until they are transferred to beneficiaries or sold. Neutral safe…
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Protecting a Watch and Jewellery Collection
Protecting a watch and jewellery collection is mostly about sensible habits: keeping only what you wear at home, storing the rest securely, insuring pieces on…
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Fine-Art and Collection Storage in Johannesburg
Good art storage keeps a work stable, documented and accessible without exposing it to unnecessary handling. This guide explains the general conservation…
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