Your Darling Downs Gold & Silver Bullion Dealer

Yes, you can. In Australia, a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) is permitted to hold physical gold and silver as long as it aligns with the fund’s written investment strategy and passes the "sole purpose test" (providing for your retirement).

At Darling Downs Bullion, we make this process easy by working directly with a dedicated team of specialist accountants. We ensure your invoices are correctly issued in the name of your SMSF.

The biggest advantage is zero counterparty risk. When you buy physical bullion from us, you own a tangible asset that isn't dependent on a stock exchange or a financial institution's stability.

Our "been there, done that" experience has shown us that in times of economic uncertainty, investors value the "Fast, Easy, Affordable" access to physical bars. We handle the heavy lifting of shopping and securing your metals, giving you the peace of mind that comes with direct ownership of a physical asset.

While you can store certain types of bullion at home, many of our clients prefer professional secure storage solutions. For SMSF investors, professional storage is often the preferred route for auditors as it provides a clear, third-party record of the asset’s existence.

Generally, no. In Australia, "investment-grade" precious metals are GST-free. To qualify, gold must be at least 99.5% pure and silver must be 99.9% pure. Because we specialise in bullion bars and sovereign coins that meet or exceed these standards, most of your purchases with us will be GST-exempt. However, certain "numismatic" or collectible coins with lower purity may attract GST; we will always clarify this before you buy.

The "Spot Price" you see on news reports is the price of raw, unrefined metal on the global market. A Premium is the small additional cost added to cover refining, minting, insurance, and transport to the Darling Downs. At Darling Downs Bullion, our "Affordable" principle means we keep our premiums highly competitive by sourcing efficiently, ensuring you get more physical metal for every dollar invested.

Absolutely. Liquidity is a core part of our "Easy" promise. We offer a "Buy-Back" service for all investment-grade bullion we sell. Whether you need to liquidate your entire portfolio or just a few ounces, we provide a fast and transparent process to convert your metal back into cash at current market rates.

Precious metals are live commodities. Our prices update frequently throughout the day to reflect the global "Spot Price" and the AUD/USD exchange rate. When you are ready to purchase, we "lock in" a price with you at the time of the transaction, ensuring there are no surprises or hidden fluctuations once you’ve made your decision.

• Cast Bars are made by pouring molten metal into a mold. They have a rugged, natural look and typically carry the lowest premiums, making them the best choice for "Affordable" bulk investing.

• Minted Bars are stamped from a uniform strip of metal, resulting in a sleek, polished finish with sharp edges. They are more "premium" in appearance and often come in protective packaging, which makes them popular for gifts or smaller, highly portable investments.