THE RESEARCH DESK
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A focused starting point for standards, market research and physical gold education.
SOURCES REVIEWED 10 NOVEMBER 2026
Standards, without shortcuts
LBMA sets the Good Delivery standards used for specified wholesale gold and silver bars. Its explanation distinguishes those bars from other products produced by accredited refiners. Start with the original source when checking an accreditation claim.
Market research at the source
The World Gold Council publishes demand and supply series by sector and country. Its historical demand and supply page was dated 3 November 2026 when reviewed, with data as of 30 September 2026. Consult the original page for the latest release, methodology and download terms.
World Gold Council: demand and supply
The physical gold ecosystem
These links lead to official organisations and educational resources. Inclusion is for reference and does not imply endorsement, partnership or an available service through this website.
| Organisation | Explore |
|---|---|
| LBMA | Wholesale bar standards |
| World Gold Council | Gold research and data |
| APMEX | Bullion education |
| BullionStar | A provider’s storage model |
| Goldmoney | A provider’s ownership model |
| United States Mint | American Eagle programme |
| The Royal Mint | Bullion specifications |
Our approach to prices
We do not display a live gold price or a dealer quote. The calculator’s starting price is illustrative and editable. Currency selection labels the entered price; it does not apply an exchange rate.