| If you are looking for good investments, you | | | | are recommended for new gold buyers since |
| might want to consider investing in gold | | | | their transactions are private and |
| coins. | | | | non-reportable, thereby insuring complete |
| | | | security, privacy and safety for investors. |
| Gold coins are easier to sell than gold bars | | | | One example of a design is that bearing the |
| or other gold bullion coins that may have | | | | image of Augustus Saint-Gaudens, $20 pieces |
| delays and other expenses. The durable gold | | | | minted from 1907 to 1933.The reverse design |
| standards established by the US Mint are for | | | | shows a nest of Eagles, symbolizing Americas |
| gold coins circulating more than 350 years | | | | familial tradition. These gold coins are US |
| ago. These gold coins are minted in 91.67% | | | | mint and guaranteed in terms of gold content |
| fine gold, creating a durable coin that is | | | | and weight. |
| scratch proof. | | | | |
| | | | The origin of coins is not free from |
| Gold bullion coin collecting is the act of | | | | speculations. Some suggest that the smaller |
| amassing a variety of gold coins such as gold | | | | fractional pieces of the earliest coins, |
| Eagles. Pandas, Philharmonics, Maple Leafs, | | | | comprised of tiny bits of metals were issued |
| Britannias, Gibraltar Dogs and Isle of Man | | | | as payment for civil servants or those |
| Cats. There are also silver and platinum | | | | working for the government and later accepted |
| bullion coins such as Koalas. Kookaburas and | | | | as payment for taxes. Minting of these |
| Nobles. The United States alone mints | | | | fractional denominations quickly increased in |
| millions of gold coins every year. Those who | | | | popularity and nearly every piece in 6th |
| collect gold bullion coins do so for their | | | | century B.C was hoarded. The larger |
| scarcity, value and beauty. | | | | denominations on the other hand, were most |
| | | | probably used in expensive transactions such |
| Some companies that sell bullion gold coins | | | | as purchasing mercenaries or supplies. |