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Investing in gold coins can be as simple or as complicated as you want to make it. If you are just starting out on your gold investments, this basic gold coin investing strategy will simplify things greatly for you. This article will discuss the most popular and recognized gold coins you can invest in.
Basic Gold Investing-Gold Bullion Coins
If you are just starting out with gold investments, I recommend investing in gold bullion first. Gold bullion has the least premium over the spot price (or melt value) of gold at the time of your purchase. So it is the least expensive way to start acquiring gold. Gold bullion comes in coin or bar form with coins being more popular with U.S. investors.
American Gold Eagle
My top recommendation for investing in gold bullion coins is the American Gold Eagle. First issued in 1986 by the U.S. Mint, American Gold Eagles are said to be the most popular gold bullion coins in the world. Each coin is minted in 22-karat solid gold and has an image of Lady Liberty on the obverse (front) and A Family of Eagles on the reverse.
American Gold Eagles are backed by the U. S. government for weight, content and purity which is why they are widely accepted (and quite easy to convert back to cash). American Eagle gold bullion coins can be purchased in four different denominations:
one-ounce with a $50 face value; half-ounce with a $25 face value; quarter-ounce with a face value of $10; and tenth-ounce with a $5 face value. You will pay more of a premium over spot gold for the half, quarter and tenth-ounce coins than the one ounce coin.
Canadian Gold Maple Leaf
My second recommendation for investing in gold bullion are coins from our friends to the north - the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf. Produced by the Royal Canadian Mint starting in 1979, these beautiful 24 karat gold coins are 99.99% pure gold (in 2007, the Royal Canadian Mint began producing 99.999% pure gold, one-ounce Maple Leaf coins). The Gold Maple Leaf has an image of Great Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse side. The coin's reverse image is that of a maple leaf - Canada's national symbol.
Gold Maple Leaf coins are guaranteed by the Government of Canada for their weight and purity. They are as widely recognized and accepted as the U.S. Gold Eagle and make good investments. Gold Maple Leaf bullion coins can be purchased in the following sizes: one ounce with a face value of 50 Canadian dollars; half-ounce with a face value of 20 Canadian dollars; quarter-ounce with a face value of 10 Canadian dollars; and tenth-ounce with a face value of 5 Canadian dollars. Premiums over spot gold are similar to that of the American Gold Eagles.
Let me caution you if you decide to invest in Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coins. Because gold is a soft metal, pure gold coins are easily scratched or nicked if not handled carefully. Always handle your coins by the edges only (regardless of what gold coin it is) and be especially careful handling your Gold Maple Leaf coins.
South African Krugerrand
My third recommendation for investing in gold bullion coins is the South African Krugerrand. Produced by the South African Mint beginning in 1967, this coin gets its name from Paul Kruger, the last president of the Republic of South Africa, and the "rand", the monetary unit of South Africa. The one-ounce Krugerrand contains one troy ounce of gold and is alloyed with copper (1/12 copper, 11/12 pure gold) resulting in a 22-karat coin. They are more durable and scratch-resistant than pure gold coins. The obverse side of the coin has the image of Paul Kruger. The coin's reverse image is that of a springbok antelope, one of South Africa's national symbols.
South African Krugerrands are as internationally recognized and accepted today as the American Gold Eagle and the Gold Maple Leaf. In the mid-1980's, the U.S. Congress banned the importation of South African Krugerrands as part of the anti-South African boycott. Krugerrands already in this country were allowed to continue being traded. Because of this action, Krugerrands lost some of their luster (no pun intended). As a result, these coins have about the lowest premium and are among the cheapest way for you to own a one-ounce gold coin. Krugerrands also come in fractional sizes.
When Buying Gold Coins - Buyer Beware
Before you start shopping for gold coins, let me just say that when the price of gold gets this high, precious metals dealers come "out of the woodwork". You must be careful when selecting a dealer as there have been several incidents over the years where precious metals dealers have gone out of business resulting in big losses for their customers. I will be writing a more complete article on finding good dealers at a later date.
Disclaimer: I have made every reasonable effort to produce an informative and helpful article on Basic Gold Coin Investing based on my research and experiences. However, I make no representation or warranties of any kind with regard to its completeness, accuracy or suitability for any specific situation or purpose. Only you can decide if investing in these gold coins is right for you. I take no responsibility for your gold investment decisions.
John Ausiman was a salesman of gold and silver for one of the oldest, most reputable precious metals dealers in the U.S. He no longer is actively selling precious metals but wants to share his expertise with would-be gold and silver investors. You will find this complete article (with pictures) and a number of other useful articles on gold at his web site http://goldinvestingsimplified.com
Copyright © 2008 Gold Investing Simplified
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Canadian Gold Maple Leaf $89.22 Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf is the official bullion gold coin of Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian Mint. The brainchild of Walter Ott, it is one of the purest gold regularissue coins in the world citation needed] with a gold content of .9999 millesimal fineness (24 carats), with some special issues .99999 fine. That is, it contains virtually no base metals at allonly gold, from mines in Canada. The coin was introduced in 1979. At the time the only bullion coin was the Krugerrand, which was not widely available because of the economic boycott of apartheidera South Africa. Coins minted between 1979 and 1982 have a gold content of .999. Author: Apostolis, Dismas Reinald Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 104 Publication Date: 2011/08/18 Language: English Dimensions: 9.02 x 5.98 x 0.25 inches |
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Maple Leaf $1.13 Ecru invitation has wine and gold border. Autumn leaf designs top. Design cannot be changed or removed and will be printed in the same ink color as chosen for your wording. Ecru reception, respond, and informal/thank you cards are available. |
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Necklace with Gold Coins $8.97 Features a gold coins necklace. |
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Pirate Gold Coins $1.97 Includes twelve gold coins. |
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Gold Coins - Set of 30 $1.99 Gold Coins - Set of 30 |
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The Maple Leaf Forever $6 The Maple Leaf Forever - Charlie |
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Pile of International Gold Coins $29.99 Pile of International Gold Coins - Photographic Print |
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Purse Spills Gold Coins $49.99 Purse Spills Gold Coins - Giclee Print |
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Canadian Penny Maple Leaf Two Tone Gold on Silver World Coin Tie Tack $39.95 Each one of these real coins from around the world is first layered in pure bright silver. Then, by hand, the figures of each are highlighted and brought to life with rich, pure 24KT gold. This breathtaking work, done exclusively by J & J Jewelers, turns these coins into stunning and true works of art. Each coin is hermetically sealed against wear in clear, hard acrylic coating. It is then made into a unique tie or hat tack and placed in a nice jewelry box.Please Note: The gold and silver is much brighter and distinct than what the photograph shows. |
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Maple Landmark 60075 MAPLE LEAF CUTOUT MAPLE ORNAMENT $18.53 Our maple ornaments are crafted from rock maple measure approximately 3 across and 3/16 thick. They have a clear finish and are tied with a gold ribbon. More than 18 styles from which to choose. |
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Maple Leaf Mini Skirt $19 Maple Leaf Mini Skirt - PUFFY |
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Japanese Maple Leaf $24.99 Japanese Maple Leaf - Photographic Print |
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A Maple Leaf on the Grass $24.99 A Maple Leaf on the Grass - Photographic Print |
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Maple Landmark 66025 ORNAMENT NATURAL MAPLE LEAVES $21.06 Lasercut hard maple ornament with a maple leaf design. Natural maple with clear finish. 3 Diameter. Hangs with included gold ribbon. |
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Japanese Maple Leaf on a Hosta Leaf $19.99 Darrell Gulin Japanese Maple Leaf on a Hosta Leaf - Photographic Print |
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Maple Leaf Canada Italian Charm $4.99 Maple Leaf Canada Italian Charm D e t a i l s Size 9mm Modular Charm Link Shiny Finish Metal Stainless Steel Mount SOLDERED Charm (not glued) Coat Enamel Plating 18kt Gold A Patriotic Canadian Italian Charm. Commemorate special occasions, capture memorable moments, or simply show off your personality by creating your own original Italian charm bracelet. Add premium quality interlocking Italian charm links to your Italian Charm Bracelet and create your own memory bracelet. Fits all major brand Italian charms. |
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