Gold coins come in various sizes and each provides unique benefits to investors and collectors. Ranging from highly tradable 1-ounce formats to fractional coins, each size meets different investment goals, budget constraints and aesthetic preferences.
A popular example is the Vienna Philharmonic gold coin, with its 99.99% purity and design inspired by Austria’s long musical history.
American Eagles
American Eagle gold coins are popular with bullion investors because they’re convenient and portable – providing investors with greater liquidity in their investments. Made at 22K purity with harder alloys for added protection against circulation wear and tear.
The one-ounce American Eagle coin features the nation’s symbols: the bald eagle with olive branch and Lady Liberty designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens on one side and smaller fractional versions (1/10 ounce, 1/2 ounce and 1/4 ounce) featuring this same design on their reverse sides.
These coins are easily tradable and their face value and gold content are guaranteed by the United States Government, while typically having lower premiums than other IRA-approved gold bullion coins – making them an excellent entryway into numismatics.
Australian Gold Kangaroo
The Australian Gold Kangaroo coin has become one of the most sought-after bullion coins available since 1986 when it was issued by Perth Mint and features late Queen Elizabeth II on one side and depictions of iconic Australian animals such as kangaroos on its reverse. Available sizes of pure gold coins for this purchase are 1/20 oz, 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, 2 oz 10 oz and kilogram.
The coin’s annual redesign encourages collectability and its limited mintage makes it an attractive bullion option, typically fetching a premium over spot price for gold. Furthermore, The Perth Mint has protected each coin with hard plastic to safeguard them against damage and maintain their resale value.
Chinese Gold Panda
Since their introduction in 1982, Chinese Gold Panda coins have quickly become one of the most coveted bullion coins. Their pure gold composition and ever-evolving designs make them immensely appealing to investors and collectors alike.
One ounce coins are among the most sought-after options, offering an excellent way to build up an array of precious and rare collections over time.
Chinese Gold Panda coins differ from many other bullion coins by bearing their face value clearly stated on their obverse side, along with depicting the Temple of Heaven and displaying “Zhonghua Renmin Gongheguo”, which translates into The People’s Republic of China.
On the reverse is an iconic panda from China whose image has become part of Chinese folklore. Additionally, denomination, weight and purity details have been stamped around it for extra security.
Krugerrand
The Krugerrand is one of the world’s most iconic gold bullion coins, first released on the market in 1967 and quickly becoming an investment choice by 1980, when it made up 90% of worldwide gold coin market. The Krugerrand is distinguished by its distinctive design featuring Paul Kruger on one side and an image of South Africa’s national animal, the springbok, on its reverse.
Krugerrand coins take their name from Paul Kruger’s surname and South African rand, its currency. Additionally, their serrated edges prevent shaving as well as counterfeiting attempts.
The 1 oz coin is the go-to size among gold investors. Recognized globally and easily sold through dealers, its low cost makes it an excellent way to diversify investment portfolios.
Gold American Buffalo
The Gold American Buffalo is a 24-karat bullion coin released for production in 2006. Featuring the iconic Buffalo Nickel design by James Earle Fraser on its obverse and depicting an enormous American bison on its reverse, the coin first went into production in 2006.
Due to their high purity levels, these coins typically trade close to the gold spot price and come in multiple sizes such as 1 oz.
Bullion coins offer an effective means of diversifying your investment portfolio and can be bought either with their face value or as premiums above current gold spot price. Finding an appropriate format depends entirely upon individual collecting or investing goals – whether that be larger formats with detailed artistry or smaller fractional coins that are easy to store and transport, there is something out there to suit everyone in today’s market.
