Godot & Fils

Since 1933, Achat-or-et-argent—Godot & Fils—has been the leading French expert in precious metals trading and numismatics, as well as one of the oldest French companies in the gold and silver market. In 2011, we launched our website, www.achat-or-et-argent.fr

Through this site, you can safely buy and sell gold coins or bars at the best prices—based on the official exchange rate—and you can sell your gold and silver jewelry.

You’ll also find our range of gold and silver products, such as the famous Napoleons—the crown jewel of our collection—as well as Swiss Crosses, 50 Pesos, Krugerrands, and 20 US dollars… We offer a wide selection of bullion bars and ingots in gold, silver, platinum, or palladium.

In addition, our company offers exclusive and innovative services, such as safekeeping and storage of your precious metals. We keep your orders secure in vaults provided by a reputable company.

We also offer you the option of having your purchases delivered to your home or picking them up at one of our retail locations—you decide when you confirm your order.

Your purchases are packaged in sealed, numbered bags bearing the invoice number. This process ensures your items remain in perfect condition for easy resale.

In addition, we buy back your old gold in all forms, as well as your silver coins, at the best prices on the market.

Finally, please note that our website offers a wide range of numismatic products (in gold or silver).

The advantages of buying physical gold and silver : 

Buying physical gold and silver is a popular strategy for diversifying, securing and passing on your wealth. Unlike purely financial investments, physical precious metals, in the form of coins or bars, are tangible assets that offer a number of unique advantages.

Buying physical gold: a safe-haven investment

Gold is considered the ultimate safe-haven asset. Its scarcity and resistance to inflation make it a stable investment, especially in times of conflict and economic crisis. The yellow metal is not dependent on fluctuations in the financial markets and retains its intrinsic value, even when other assets fall. In the event of high inflation or a currency crisis, it acts as a hedge against currency depreciation. What's more, it is highly liquid: gold bars and coins can be easily sold anywhere in the world and are in constant demand.

What's more, investing in yellow metal also avoids counterparty risk. If the issuer goes bankrupt, your investment is protected. 

Physical gold is therefore particularly attractive for investors looking to protect their assets over the long term.

Buying physical silver: an attractive investment

Physical silver is also a stable, sustainable resource, ideal for investors looking for an affordable way to grow their portfolios. 

Its more affordable cost makes it an attractive alternative to gold, while offering similar benefits in terms of asset protection.

As a tangible, liquid asset, silver in coin or bullion form is readily available for purchase and resale, offering investors a long-term financial advantage. 

Physical gold is therefore particularly attractive for investors looking to protect their assets over the long term.