The main factor stopping Russians from betting more on gold is that Russia has the highest rate of value added tax (VAT) levied on gold bullion bars (20 percent), the WGC found. Lack of necessary knowledge around how to invest in gold, and a fear of being sold fake or counterfeit gold products, are other key barriers to demand for the precious metal on the Russian market.
Source: rt.com
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