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Royal Mint Announces Record Gold & Silver Bullion Sales In Q1: Silver Sales Up Over 1,000%!

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🚨 UK ROYAL MINT JUST REPORTED RECORD GOLD & SILVER BULLION SALES - AND SILVER IS ABSOLUTELY ON FIRE 🔥

The British Royal Mint just dropped its Q1 2026 (January - March) figures - and they are HISTORIC.

According to the latest data, the Royal Mint saw:

  • Gold bullion sales surge 94% compared to the same period last year
  • Silver bullion sales explode over 1,000% (that’s 10 times higher than last year)

Silver wasn’t just strong - it was the standout performer of the quarter.

This marks yet another record-breaking period for the world’s most prestigious mint, as retail and institutional investors continue piling into physical precious metals amid ongoing global uncertainty.

While spot prices have been volatile, the physical demand is undeniable.

Investors aren’t just talking about gold and silver - they’re buying it from the Royal Mint in record volumes. 

The message is crystal clear:
Smart money is stacking physical metal at an unprecedented pace.

Silver’s 1,000%+ surge in sales is particularly explosive - showing that the silver squeeze narrative isn’t just hype.

Real-world demand is accelerating hard.

The Royal Mint is effectively sounding the alarm bell for the metals bull market.

Are you positioned for what’s coming next?

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