Timeline
1967
Baird & Co. was established as a firm by the late Tony Baird, specialising in collectable gold coins of the world. Company volumes increased significantly when the UK government eased restrictions in the 1970s. Krugerrands were first minted and issued in 1967 and Tony Baird was the first to trade them in the UK.
1975
The business was a leading provider of buying and selling prices in coins for banks, coin dealers, jewellers and other bullion merchants. Around this time, Baird opened its private client business.
1977
Baird & Co. became the first private contributor of coin pricing to the Reuters Monitor System. For over twenty years, Baird maintained Reuters page - BACO, giving visibility of Baird rates to dealers world-wide. With the advent of the web, Bairds contribution to pricing moved to its website - http://www.bairdmint.com
1979
The company developed it’s precious metal refining and processing operations producing a range of gold alloys suitable for the jewellery industry as well as toll refining for clients. Soon after, Baird & Co. began manufacturing precious metal industrial products.
1987
The expansion of Baird & Co’s scrap trading activities resulted in the opening of our flagship Hatton Garden store in the center of London’s famous Gold district. Our store is open from 09:30 to 16:30 Monday to Friday for over the counter trade. Customers may purchase many of the company’s products, including a range of gold coins and small investment bars. We also welcome trade enquiries at this branch.
1996
Baird & Co. moved to much larger premises which could accomodate increased production facilities, improved processing and increased refining capacity.
1997
Baird & Co. launched an e-commerce website enabling our customers to buy gold online. Baird continues to invest in e-commerce as the world continues to move toward online trading.
2000
In September of this year, the company became a member of the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), cementing our position as the leading supplier of investment gold products to private clients in the UK.
2008
The company moved to a new 30,000 sq.ft. high security unit in east London – a move which allowed further development of the refinery and manufacturing facilities.
2016
Having worked closely with The Royal Mint for many years, Baird & Co. became The Royal Mint’s Official Partner.
2017
Baird completed a refurbishment project at its headquarters building in Hatton Garden. Hatton garden services include trade and retail counter sales and scrap purchasing.
2018
Baird & Co. was awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise, one of the highest official UK awards for British businesses.
2023
Baird & Co. upgraded equipment across several key processes, ranging from refining to production and manufacturing.
2024
The company launched a new e-commerce site ensuring a bright future for the company and our valued customers.
Future
With a policy of investment and continual personal development, young members of staff are learning the business first hand from colleagues with a depth of skill and knowledge which is difficult to find elsewhere, assuring a sound beginning to another 50 years in the bullion trade.
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