Sell Gold Manchester
Looking for a reliable source to sell gold in Manchester? Sapphire Pawnbrokers offers competitive prices for your gold items. Looking for a reliable source to sell gold in Manchester? Sapphire Pawnbrokers offers competitive prices for your gold items. When selling gold items, whether broken jewellery, gold coins, gold bullion, or any unwanted gold items, there […]
A GUIDE TO PAWNBROKING
Are you confused by the pawnbroking process? You’re not the only one who feels this way. According to studies, more people would pawn if they knew how the process worked. In this blog post, we will break down the steps involved in taking out a loan from a pawnbroker. 1. SELECTING YOUR ITEM In contrast to […]
A History of Pawnbroking
Pawnbroking and collateral loans date back more than 3,000 years, with the first pawn shops opening in China to provide short-term credit for low-paid workers and peasants. Ancient Greeks and Romans Ancient Greeks and Romans were also familiar with pawn shops; indeed, the pawn is derived from the Latin word “patinum”, which means pledged. Through […]
Symbol Of The Pawnbroker
Where does the symbol of the pawnbroker originate? The three gold balls, a universal symbol of pawnbrokers, once again grace our high streets as pawnbroking experiences a resurgence in the past decade. The symbol is closely associated with the Italian region of Lombardy, just like the pawnbroking industry itself. Pawnbroking has a history spanning over […]
A brief history of Sovereigns
1. The Birth of the Sovereign In October 1489, King Henry VIII’s Royal Mint received an order to produce a new gold currency, leading to the creation of the very first sovereign coin. 2. The Iconic Design The sovereign, weighing 15.55g and measuring 40mm in diameter, boasted a fineness of 23.3 carats. Its impressive size […]