We’ve all heard, and probably even used the expression, “There’s more there, than meets the eye”. This familiar colloquialism has perhaps never been truer, than when it comes to gold coin value. Gold investment is still new to a vast number of hard-working Americans, who are seeking financial independence and long-term security. Gold coins are historically among the best vehicles to preserve and even grow wealth, and the following is a brief overview of gold coin value.

Gold coin as an investment can be divided into two categories, rare coin and bullion coin. Bullion coins are sometimes also referred to as “bulk gold”, as they aren’t minted as currency, and their gold coin value is primarily determinate upon their precious metal content. Hence, a 24 Karat gold bullion coin, like a Canadian Maple Leaf, or Australian Kangaroo, would have more value than a 22 Karat American Eagle, or South African Krugerrand. Since bullion coins are minted primarily for their precious metal content, their prices tend to hover slightly above the current spot price of gold, which is the cost of one Troy ounce of pure gold. For these reasons, bullion coins are typically use for short-term potential profit gains, as well as for physical ownership of their precious metal content.

Conversely, rare coins are typically used for long-term financial stability, with potential for future gains, as their inherent, numismatic value tends to appreciate over time. Nowadays, more and more investors are purchasing certified rare coins, because their numismatic value has been verified by either the PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service), or the NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation). Both of these companies are globally recognized rare coin assayers, which is why they command a slightly higher premium than non-certified rare coins. Investors are encouraged to continue exploring this website, or to contact one of our friendly gold specialists, who can offer institutional discounts on certified rare coins, like $20 Lady Liberty’s or Saint Gaudens rare coins.

Jonathan Monroe

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