Chard (1964) Ltd, operating as Chard Coin and Bullion Dealer, is a long-standing coin and bullion dealer based in

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, UK. Its coins range from ancient to modern-day issues. Originally a

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company, it grew into the bullion market, offering gold, silver, platinum and

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products to an international customer base.

History

Chard (1964) Ltd operates as Chard Coin and Bullion Dealer. Established in the resort town of Blackpool in 1964 by

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, the company at first traded shillings and other coins from Chard's grandmother's

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, but over the years Chard amassed a vast collection of world coins, coin sets, bars, medallions, stamp replicas, and other currency and collectibles. Chard's provides freely available numismatic, bullion and investment advice to coin collectors and investors in person or via its websites. In 2014, Chard Coin and Bullion celebrated its 50th anniversary with a move to 32-36 Harrowside, Blackpool. The

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building was gutted and rebuilt to provide security.

Service

Chard sells its items, including physical bullion, in its Blackpool showroom and on its website. Chard specialises in British gold sovereigns and has over 5,000 dated and graded sovereigns in its collection. In addition to precious metals, Chard also deals in bullion, numismatic material and scrap gold.

Awards

Chard was awarded the UK Bullion Dealer of the Year award by Bullion Directory in 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015. It has also been named Numismatic Dealer of the Year and eCommerce Dealer of the Year multiple times.

References

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# The Guardia
"Gold can be a big deal for small investors, but nothing is certain"
Retrieved 02.11.2022 # Daily Mirro
"Lucky puppy digs up treasure trove of £6,000 gold coins on his first ever walk in park"
Retrieved 02.11.2022 # Blackpool Gazett
"Blackpool bullion firm retains award"
Retrieved 19.03.2018 # Blackpool Gazett
"Bullion dealers celebrate their 50 golden years"
Retrieved 15.12.2014 # Coin Updat
"Interview: Lawrence Chard, Head of Historic Chard Ltd in Blackpool, U.K."
Retrieved 20.01.2017 # Lancashire Business Vie
"Golden Anniversary For Blackpool Bullion Company"
# Moneywee
"How and where to buy gold coins and bars"
Retrieved 19.05.2014 # Business Lancashir
"Chard of Blackpool are voted the 2017 UK Bullion Dealer of the Year"
Retrieved 09.03.2017 # ShareRadi
"Lawrence Chard on the Surge in Online Sales of Coins"
Retrieved 02.11.2022

External links

Official Chard Coin and Bullion Website
. Financial services companies established in 1964 Companies based in Lancashire Bullion dealers British numismatists 1964 establishments in England

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