Ainslie Bullion

Ainslie Bullion, precious metals buying and selling in Australia

Ainslie Bullion is a precious metals dealer that has been operating in Australia since 1974. Its catalogue covers gold, silver and platinum, and includes both Ainslie-branded products and pieces from the Perth Mint and other international mints. The company presents itself as one of the leading operators in the sector in the country and states that it guarantees the quality and purity of everything it sells.

Its operations revolve around buying, selling, storage and financial services linked to physical metals. Customers can purchase in store, online or by phone, and the company states that it holds sufficient inventory for immediate delivery and buybacks of any size.

Available products and formats

The catalogue combines bars, coins and rounds in various weights and metals. Its own references include the 5oz Ainslie silver bar, the 100oz Ainslie silver stacker bar, the 1/10oz Ainslie minted silver round —presented in tubes of 40—, the 1/4oz Ainslie minted gold round, the 20g Ainslie minted gold bar, the 1/2oz Ainslie gold bullion and the 1g Ainslie minted gold bar with Diwali motif.

The Perth Mint range includes 1oz silver coins such as the Kangaroo, the Kookaburra, the Koala and the Australian Brumby, as well as rectangular dragon and horse pieces, and a 10kg silver coin with the Year of the Horse motif. In gold, highlights include the 1oz Kangaroo coin in various years, the 9999 fine rectangular dragon coin, the Australian Swan, the Australian Emu and the Year of the Horse piece, along with minted snake and swan bars. 1kg silver bars from various brands are also offered.

Buying, selling and liquidity

In addition to selling, the company buys precious metals from individuals. According to its presentation, it offers liquidity depth and competitive prices regardless of the transaction volume, and guarantees buyback of any transaction. The website publishes live gold, silver and platinum spot prices in Australian dollars, along with charts and updated prices.

Storage and services for superannuation funds

Ainslie Bullion offers secure storage options for physical metals in its own facilities and through partner vaults, with free delivery and buyback from those vaults. The company also sells investment-grade products suitable for self-managed super funds (SMSF), presented as a way to diversify and hedge against economic uncertainty and inflation. The Ainslie Saver programme completes the offering.

Commercial presence and customer service

The company serves customers through physical showrooms in Brisbane, Melbourne and the Gold Coast, where it offers in-person consultations with its sales team, in addition to online and telephone channels. The Gold Coast showroom is in Mermaid Beach; the Melbourne one is on Collins Street; and the Brisbane one is on Creek Street. The company states that its team has the experience to assist with investment decisions.

Market information and resources

The firm maintains a news and analysis section on precious metals markets and the economy, with articles on the evolution of gold and silver, interest rates and monetary policy. It also publishes resources, organises webinars and maintains a customer community. The site includes a newsletter with daily or weekly emails on prices, industry news and international economic events.

Locations and showrooms

Brisbane showroom: Level 6, 12 Creek St (Blue Tower) Brisbane, QLD 4000

Melbourne showroom: Level 14, 357 Collins St Melbourne, VIC 3000

Gold Coast showroom: Level 3, Suite 301 2400 Gold Coast Highway Mermaid Beach, QLD 4218