Gold bullion coins are beautiful and beneficial investments for gaining a bit of financial independence from bankers, brokers, and our bothersome U.S. government. They carry prices that are only higher than the current gold spot price, which designates the cost of one troy-ounce of pure gold. Their absence of numismatic values makes them considerably more affordable than rare coins like Double Eagle, which do contain numismatic value, and hence command exceptionally high prices. For this reason, gold bullion coins like modern 22-karat American Eagles make superb short-term profit vehicles, as well as ideal diversifications for Double Eagle coins, which are $20 Lady Liberty, and $20 Saint Gaudens, 22-karat gold coins, minted from 1850 to 1907, and from 1907 to 1933, respectively.

A unique long-term benefit to investing in gold bullion coins is available through a government-approved, precious metal-backed IRA. Rare coins aren’t permitted for IRA storage, so many investors who cannot afford rare coin premiums use these IRAs for long-term financial stability. 24-karat bullion bars are permitted in precious metal IRAs, and the aforementioned 22-karat American Eagles are the only admissible 22-karat bullion. 24-karat gold bullion coins are permitted for gold-backed IRA storage, which include American Buffalos, Canadian Maple Leafs, Chinese Pandas, Australian Kangaroos, Koalas, and Lunar coins, as well as Austrian Philharmonics. These coins are also minted in smaller denominations like ½-ounce, ¼-ounce, and 1/10-ounces, to round off various budgets. Investors are encouraged to complete their research, and then to contact one of our friendly specialists, who offer institutional discounts to household investors like you.

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The most widely used benefits of gold bullion coins are their affordability and their liquidity. Since they contain no numismatic value, gold bullion coins carry prices that are only slightly higher than the current gold spot price, and their liquidity is assured because their respective governments back their weight and precious metal content. Since these coins offer such alluring benefits, they are widely used as short-term profit vehicles. The past three and a half weeks have been ideal for investing in gold bullion coins like 22-karat American Eagles, because the price of gold continues to set new all-time record highs. Modern bullion coins also effectively track the current gold spot price, since they generally contain about one troy ounce of pure gold, and are even minted in smaller increments like ½-ounce, ¼-ounce, and 1/10-ounces, for greater affordability.

The aforementioned American Eagle modern bullion coins are also popular diversifications for far more costly rare coins like Double Eagles. Rare coins are used as long-term investments because their inherent numismatic value generally tends to appreciate over time. Investors who are worried about their long-term financial safety are converting the bulk of their wealth into rare coins like $20 Lady Liberty, and $20 Saint Gaudens, Double Eagle 22-karat gold coins. These coins are left to appreciate over time while much more affordable bullion coins can be liquidated for occasional short-term profit gains, if needed. Investors can avoid paying unnecessary retail prices for their bullion and rare coin by contacting one of our friendly specialists, who offer institutional discounts to household investors like you.

Jonathan Monroe