Bankers ascertain strong demand for bullion coins

The bankers ascertain strong demand for bullion coins issued by the National Bank of Ukraine.

"Commemorative coins, issued by the NBU, are in great demand. As for bullion coins, they are also popular among the public, there is also an increase in sales, their appeal is growing," the chairman of board of the Khreschatyk Bank Dmitry Gridzhuk said.

Treasurer of the Daniel Bank Vasily Nevmerzhitskiy also notes the popularity of the bullion coins, explaining the benefits of their sales - both for banks and for the population.

"These are high grade coins, people realize that they can make money, if selling coins later for a higher price, or placing in a bank in the form of a bank deposit in gold," the banker said.

According to Roman Shpek, senior advisor at the Alfa Bank (Ukraine), the demand for these coins can grow due to the favorable conditions in the gold market.

"Now there is a trend of increase in the gold price, and realizing this, people try to earn," the banker said.

He added that the NBU coins are of a very high quality.

The NBU has already produced 30.8 thousand investment coins.

11.6 thousand coins have been already sold in 2012.