I have talked about the advantages of gold as a form of investment before and something else in its favour occurred to me yesterday – gold is dense and compact and if you have to move around it is easy to take it with you, unlike antiques or works of art investments. I suppose that is why nomadic people in particular would buy gold as one of the best ways to preserve and transport their wealth and purchasing power. As an investment product, silver and gold can be bought in coin or ingot form. Ingots are generally silver ingots of pure bullion cast in a convenient size and shape. This is a very good time for buying bullion, as an investment or as a special and enduring gift. Remember Father’s Day is coming up and I know mine would be very pleased to receive a Gold or silver bar instead of after shave.