Gold Coin Collecting

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Collecting Gold Coins as an Investment or a Hobby

Today, collecting gold coins is a sound investment strategy.

Virtually every country worldwide will have made or still makes their own gold coinage. Some years ago a lot of these valuable gold coins were essentially used during daily lives as spending money. At present these coins are normally minted expressly for sale to coin collectors or gold investors. Should you like to make some gold investments and would also prefer a collection that is beautiful to make an exhibition of or enjoy as an intriguing interest; look no further than starting to collect gold coins.

US Gold Eagle Coins

If you do not already own any gold coins as an investment strategy, it could be a good idea to start today! Whether you are simply beginning a collection of American Eagle gold coins or even if you have already owned American Eagle gold coins for years, this is what you should know.

2011 1 oz Gold American Eagle
Gold American Eagle coins attract attention from collectors and investors all over the world for their beautiful, patriotic design and gold value. These 1 oz Gold Eagles are all in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. Buy Gold American Eagle coins to add to your gold collection or gold investment portfolio, since the Gold Eagles are eligible for gold IRA accounts. APMEX makes it easy to buy gold by offering competitive gold prices on all gold bullion coins.
2011 1 oz Gold American Eagle


American Eagle gold coins are minted in accurate weights; for this coin it is 34.050g. Their fineness is 0.917. Certain of the other types of gold coins you might want are: One ounce Britannias; Mexican Pesos; Philharmonikas and Chinese Pandas.

Another great benefit to investing in these coins ought to be that in many places this will be a no tax way for investing your cash as at this point many countries don't add tax on these coins because they could continue to be paid out as money. Realistically though, anybody would need to be crazy to hand over a single sovereign in order to buy some things worth one pound since they are worth over a hundred times that at current scrap gold values.

If you commence buying American Eagle gold coin you will soon realize that you pay extra to obtain rare gold coins in extremely fine condition. In most cases, coins are graded for quality and the value of your American Eagle gold coin relies on the grade of the coin. Your collection of gold coins will probably need to be assessed by an expert anytime you decide to sell the gold coins. It is possible to frequently pick up newly minted issues of many modern coins and while you will certainly pay out a little more for these, they have to be flawless and should prove to be a useful purchase.

US Gold Eagle 1 Oz

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Gold Buffalo Coins

Another well known US gold coin is the Buffalo. When the American Gold Buffalo Coin burst on the scene in 2006, it immediately demanded a place among the world's elite bullion coins. Get America's premier 24-karat gold coin today.

2010 1 oz Gold Buffalo Coins

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Encyclopedia of US Gold Coins

Encyclopedia of U.S Gold Coins 1795 - 1933 2nd Ed.

Gold Sovereigns

Gold Sovereign Coin

Every region of the world has produced or is still producing gold coins. One of the best known gold coins is the British Gold Sovereign. In earlier times most of these coins were in fact employed in the course of normal life for cash. Today this kind of gold coins are usually being produced specifically designed for gold coin collectors or investors in gold. If you would like to buy gold plus would enjoy something delightful to exhibit or have as an absorbing pursuit; there is nothing better than a gold coin collection.

You may like to build a collection of purely current gold coins or alternatively accumulate old and rare gold coins or a selection of all ages. Gold coins are created in various sizes and weight, so as a result, anybody can buy a few even if you are on a small budget. A few internet stores or good coin dealers can make up a selection of gold coins from several countries and will mail the coins to you. These selections can range from around £500 to over £3,000. Of course, the amount of coins you get will depend on numerous things such as: The current value of gold; sizes and weights of your coins; their age as well as their gold content.

Gold Sovereigns are produced at definite weights; in this case 7.98g or 22 carat gold. A number of the other gold coins you may well like to stockpile are: Britannias; 100 Coronas; Philharmonicas and Australian Kangaroos or Nuggets.

Should you get started amassing gold Sovereigns you will have to pay more for these coins in better condition. Commonly, these coins are already graded and the price of the gold Sovereigns changes depending on the grading. Your gold coins will possibly have to be graded for quality by a professional grader when you want to relinquish your coin collection. You can typically search out encapsulated versions of a lot of recently produced gold coins and despite the fact that you are going to spend more for this choice, they are pristine and will probably become a very valuable strategy.

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The Coin Collector's Survival Manual, Seventh Edition

Chinese Gold Panda Coins

Nobody can deny that gold coins would make a valuable asset in today's economic climate. When you are only just beginning collecting Chinese gold Panda coins or even if you have already invested in Chinese gold Panda coins a long time, this article may well prove useful to you.

2011 1 oz Gold Chinese Panda (Sealed)

2011 1 oz Gold Chinese Panda


Chinese gold Panda coins are made in precise weights; in this instance Pandas are one ounce or 31.1036g of 24carat, pure gold.

Many places today produce their own bullion gold coin to compete with the original Krugerrand bullion coin. Some countries also make special coins to record the anniversary of a specific occurrence or a specific occurrence itself. Usually, these special coins are produced as presentation boxes, and not surprisingly may be a limited issue, thus just a selected number are issued. This action adds to the scarcity assessment and also the desirability of these coins.

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Collecting and Investing in Rare Coins

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South African Gold Krugerrand Coins

South African Gold Krugerrand Coins

South African gold Krugerrand coins are minted in definite weights; and fineness
Full Krugerrand 33.9305g 0.917
Half Krugerrand 16.9653g 0.917
Quarter Krugerrand 8.4826g 0.917
Tenth Krugerrand 3.3931g 0.917

2011 1 oz Gold South African Krugerrand

2011 1 oz Gold South African Krugerrand


Most places endeavor to produce their own bullion gold coin competing with the gold Krugerrand. Some countries also make special commemorative coins to remember the milestone of a special incident or a specific incident itself. Usually, these special commemorative coins can be bought as proof sets, and can be a limited edition, which means that only specified quantities are issued. This concept enhances the future scarcity appreciation and appeal of these commemorative coins.

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Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coins

2011 1 oz Gold Canadian Maple Leaf
Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coins are considered some of the most beautiful gold coins in the world and appeal to both investors and collectors worldwide for their beauty and purity. These 1 oz Gold Maple Leaf coins are .9999 fine gold and are in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. Orders of the Gold Maple Leaf coins in quantities of 10 or more come in mint tubes. Buy Gold Maple Leafs to add to your gold collection or gold investment portfolio. APMEX makes it easy to buy gold by offering competitive gold prices on all gold bullion coins.

2011 1 oz Gold Canadian Maple Leaf

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Gold Mexican Libertad Angel


2010 (1 oz) Gold Mexican Libertad Angel
Gold Mexican Libertads are absolutely stunning coins that stand out in any collection, and because of their limited mintage, they are RARELY SEEN IN AMERICA! We only have only a few in stock, so grab it while you can!

2010 (1 oz) Gold Mexican Libertad Angel

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Gold Austrian Philharmonic

Austrian Gold Coins on eBay

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Australian Gold Coins on eBay

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Other Gold Coins on eBay

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Collecting Gold Coins as an Investment - Your Comments

  • waltergivensvig Nov 15, 2011 @ 11:26 pm | delete
    Precious metals like Gold coin bullion is a very profitable investment. Unlike any other form of investment precious metals do not depreciate.
  • Phillyfreeze69 Oct 24, 2011 @ 5:13 pm | delete
    Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coins are considered some of the most beautiful coins in the world. Known globally for their purity ( 1 .oz Gold Maple Leaf coins are .999 fine gold.)
  • goldbug4ever Feb 8, 2011 @ 2:56 pm | delete
    Nice list of gold coins. The Austrian Philharmonics are one of my favorites too .
  • Twmarsh Apr 27, 2010 @ 9:06 pm | delete
    Great examples and tips here, I wish I owned a hundred or so of any of them you have highlighted. Five stars!

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