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Gold Bullion Coins

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Modern Gold Bullion Coins

Modern day gold bullion coins are coins produced for investment purposes rather than numismatic purposes. Bullion coins made of gold are produced by a number of countries world wide. Popular gold bullion coins include the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coins, the Chinese Panda gold coins, the South African Krugerrand and the U.S. American Eagle gold coins.

Unlike numismatic gold coins that are valued by age, the number of coins minted and condition, gold bullion coins are purchased by investors looking for a way to own and invest in the gold. Buying and selling prices are based on the current spot price of gold.

Last update: Wednesday 05/30/2012

American Gold Eagle Coins

American Gold Eagle Gold CoinsThe United States began producing gold and silver bullion coins for precious metals investors in 1986 to compete with the demand for world bullion coins such as the Canadian Maple Leaf, the South African Krugerrand, the Chinese Panda and others.

American Eagle gold bullion coins are guaranteed by the U.S. government for weight, gold content and purity. Gold Eagle coins are available in 1 ounce, 1/2 ounce, 1/4 ounce. and 1/10 troy ounce weights. These beautiful coins are the official gold bullion coin of the United States.

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Canadian Gold Maple Leaf

Canadian Gold Maple LeafThe official bullion gold coin of Canada, the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coin was first produced in 1979 by the Royal Canadian Mint. Coins minted from 1979 to 1982 had a 0.999 fine gold content. In 1983 the gold content was increased to 0.9999 fine. Gold Maple Leaf coins are backed by the Canadian government as to weight, gold content and legal tender value.

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Chinese Panda Gold Coin

Chinese Panda Gold CoinFirst issued in 1982 the Chinese Panda was the first gold bullion coin from China. Panda gold coins are available in in sizes of 1 ounce, 1/2 ounce, 1/4 ounce, 1/10 ounce and 1/20 troy ounce weights with a .999 fine gold content.

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South African Krugerrand

South African KrugerrandThe South African Krugerrand minted in 1967 was the first modern gold bullion coin. The Krugerrand is a legal tender coin that has a metal content of 91.7% pure gold, each one ounce coin contains 31.1 grams pure gold and 2.83 grams copper. Krugerrand coins minted after 1980 are available in fractional sizes from 1/10 troy ounce to one troy ounce.

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