Where to Store Gold at Home?

If you invest in gold, where do you store it at home? In this knowledge base article, we provide tips on how to safely store gold at home.

High Value Requires Care

The gold price has risen sharply again in 2025, and gold is now worth almost 100,000 euros per kilo. Good news if you own gold, but even a small coin of 31 grams is now worth thousands of euros. How do you ensure that this precious metal remains safe?

There are several possible options, such as hiding gold or purchasing a special safe. These options each have advantages and disadvantages, which we explain in this article.

A Secret Spot

A cheap option is to hide your gold in a secret spot. For example, under a skirting board or in a hollowed-out book. This option is relatively inexpensive, and the chance that thieves will find your gold is small, but it still has some drawbacks.

Your gold may be damaged if it is stored in a damp place, which can affect its value. You might also forget where you put it, and these kinds of hiding places are often accessible to others who may accidentally find your gold. In addition, gold stored this way is often not insured if it is lost or damaged.

Safe Place with GPS Tracker

A second option for storing gold at home is a safe place with a GPS tracker. Think, for example, of a locked desk drawer or a bedside table with a lock. This way, the gold is not directly accessible, and by adding a GPS tracker you know that your gold is safe.

A GPS tracker nowadays often costs only a few euros per month and is small and discreet. It can be a good, low-cost way to track whether something happens to your gold. Keep in mind, however, that a GPS tracker can be removed, and not every insurer has the same coverage conditions.

Safe at Home

The safest option for storing gold at home is an official safe. The disadvantage of a safe at home is that it is expensive and must meet all kinds of requirements. For example, the safe must be securely mounted and resistant to water and fire.

Often it is necessary to take out a separate or additional home contents insurance policy if you want your gold to be covered. In addition, with a safe at home, it is often obvious to thieves where valuables are stored.

Storage in a Secure Facility

The safest option is to store your gold in a secure facility. In the past, it was common to rent a bank safe, but the availability has decreased, and this is often an expensive option.

A better choice is to store your gold with a specialized company such as Edelmetaal Beheer Nederland, with which The Silver Mountain cooperates. Because EBN specializes in gold storage, your gold is kept under the best conditions and is fully insured. In addition, their specialization allows them to work efficiently, keeping costs relatively low. The drawback is that you do not have direct access to your gold. However, it is possible to have your gold delivered to your home within a few days if you wish.

Where to Store Gold at Home?

As you can see, there are several options for storing gold at home. Which option is best depends on your situation. For a single gold coin, it is of course less worthwhile or necessary to arrange special insurance or a gold safe than it would be for several kilos of gold. Do you want to know more about secure gold storage? Then visit https://www.edelmetaalbeheer.nl/

Disclaimer: The Silver Mountain does not provide investment advice and this article should not be considered as such. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.