Bullion Dealers
Our experts are ready to help you find the perfect solution whether it’s hallmarking, analytical testing or valuations,
Independent assurance, verification, and expertise for bullion trading and investment metals
Bullion dealers operate in a market where trust, accuracy, and transparency are fundamental. Whether trading gold, silver, platinum, or palladium, dealers must ensure metal purity, weight, and authenticity while meeting regulatory, audit, and customer expectations.
For over 250 years, Birmingham Assay Office (BAO) has been a trusted authority in precious metals, assaying, and independent verification. Today, we support bullion dealers, coin dealers, investment metal traders, and vault operators with impartial testing, expert analysis, and authoritative services that protect value, support fair trading, and reinforce market confidence.
Your challenges...
Bullion dealers face increasing pressure to:
- Verify the purity and fineness of bullion bars and coins
- Authenticate bullion products and investment metals
- Meet regulatory, audit, and due diligence requirements
- Maintain confidence with investors, counterparties, and institutions
- Protect reputation in a high-trust, high-value market
Independent verification is essential to safeguarding both commercial and reputational integrity.
How Birmingham Assay Office supports you...
Precious Metal Analysis & Assaying
- Independent determination of precious metal content and fineness
- Analysis of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium bullion
Providing confidence in purity and value
Authentication & Market Integrity
- Independent authentication of bullion bars
- Support in identifying counterfeit or altered items
- Impartial reporting trusted across the bullion market
Helping protect dealers and investors from fraud.
Independent Verification for Trading & Settlement
- Third-party verification to support transactions and pricing
- Documentation suitable for audits, counterparties, and insurers
- Support for dispute resolution where required
Ensuring transparency and confidence at every stage of trade.
Expert Advice & Technical Opinion
- Access to experienced precious metal specialists
- Guidance on unusual, historic, or mixed-source bullion
- Independent technical opinions to support decision-making
Providing clarity in complex or high-risk scenarios.
Get in Touch
If you are a bullion dealer, coin dealer, or investment metals trader, Birmingham Assay Office can support you with independent precious metal analysis, authentication, and expert assurance to protect value and reinforce trust.
to discuss services for bullion dealers.
Why choose Birmingham Assay Office?
- Heritage Authority – Over 250 years of trusted precious metal expertise
- Independent & Impartial – No involvement in buying, selling, or trading bullion
- Technical Excellence – Accurate analysis and authoritative interpretation
- Market-Focused – Deep understanding of bullion trading environments
“Birmingham Assay Office’s independent verification gave us complete confidence in our bullion transactions. Their authority and impartiality are invaluable in the investment metals market.“
Representative from
Global Jewellery Retailer
Contact us
Birmingham Assay office
0121 820 0773
Address
1 Moreton St, Birmingham, B1 3AX