Why Invest in Gold Bullion?
Throughout the ages gold is one of the few commodities that has always maintained value and remained in demand in any economy. The price of gold generally moves contrary to paper assets such as stocks and bonds and other paper assets. In fact, gold has an excellent record in maintaining its purchasing power relative to other financial assets.
Some of the most popular methods of owning gold are:
- American Eagle Bullion Coins
- Canada Maple Leaf Gold Bullion Coins
- South African Krugerrands
- Gold Ingots
- China Panda Gold Coins
American Buffalo 24-Karat Gold Coins
The American Buffalo 24-Karat Gold Coin’s obverse and reverse designs feature images originally prepared by noted American sculptor James Earle Fraser, once a student of Augustus Saint-Gaudens, for America’s 5-cent coin (nickel). That popular coin, known as the Indian Head, or Buffalo, nickel was introduced in 1913 and showcases the native beauty of the American West. In the first year of the coin’s issuance, 1913, there were two distinct varieties, the first showing the bison on a mound and the second with the base redesigned to a thinner, straight line. American Buffalo Gold Coins bear the original Fraser Type I design.
American Buffalo Gold Bullion Coins are the first .9999 fine 24-karat gold coins ever struck by the United States Mint and offered for sale through a network of Authorized Purchasers. These $50 gold coins are available to members of the public seeking a simple and tangible means to own and invest in 24-karat gold in the form of legal tender coins whose content and purity is guaranteed by the United States Government.
An official Certificate of Authenticity accompanies each coin. American Buffalo Gold Proof Coins sell at a fixed price and can be purchased directly from the United States Mint.
The Royal Canadian Mint: Gold Maple Leaf Coins
Made of 99.99% pure gold, Gold Maple Leaf coins come in five sizes ranging from 1 oz. to 1/20 oz. The Royal Canadian Mint was the first world mint to commercially produce 99.99% pure gold. This innovation gave the Gold Maple Leaf instant recognition when introduced to the bullion coin market years ago. Today it remains the most well recognized and sought after bullion coin in the market.
American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins
In America, more people choose American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins than any other bullion coin in the world. The reason is simple. They are the only bullion coins backed by the U.S. Government for weight and content. They are also legal tender coins! Furthermore, American Eagles are made from solid gold bars mined right here in America.
American Eagles are easy to buy and sell nearly anywhere.
American Gold Eagles are available in four different sizes. Here are the sizes available and their specifications. Please note that the coins actually weigh more than their gold content because a copper and silver alloy is added for strength.
