Fractional Gold American Eagle

99.99 Percent pure gold with costs equivalent

to about the same as the U.S. Eagle. A favorite

amongst Far Eastern investors. Not very

recommended to wear as jewelry, due to the

softness. Scratch easily so handle with care! The
Canadian gold maple leaf coins were first released
in 1979.  This coin is fully guaranteed by the
Canadian government.

This is one of the few bullion coins produced in pure 24 karat gold. The Canadian gold maple leaf coins were first released in 1979.  This coin is fully guaranteed by the Canadian government.
The coins are pure gold in the following weights:
1 oz.	1/2 oz.	1/4 oz.	1/10 oz.

Usually a bit more expensive than fractional Eagles.

Previously the world’s most popular bullion coin. Due to South Africa's apartheid policy and U.S. Importation restrictions in the mid 1980’s, which were lifted in the early 90’s, the coin fell out of favor amongst U.S. investors. A current lower premium price then Eagles or Maples, makes this coin attractive to purchase for the long term. Still bought and sold throughout the world.

99.99% pure and made by the Austrian Mint. Popular in Europe, but thinly traded in the U.S. usually has a bigger spread between the buy and the sell price. Color is a little more red color than the gold that is in the American minted gold.

As pure as Canadian Maples, however very thinly traded in the U.S., therefore commanding higher sell prices and lower buy prices.

24k and cost about the same as a Krugerrand. Bars are produced by various companies but are not backed by governments. A favorite amongst Jewelers.

Coins featuring Pandas from China, Cats and Dogs from the Isle of Man and various others. Most of these coins command a higher premium and are more suitable for the collector. Beware, as some of these coins may increase in their collectable value initially and may end up being treated as bullion by dealers when offered for sale. Supply and demand is always the main factor. Often promoted by telemarketers.

Most of these coins are restrikes dated 1947 and contain 1.2 oz Gold. Comparably priced with that of other bullion coins. Original issues dated prior to 1947 are becoming increasingly more desirable and wanted, especially in Uncirculated condition. Premiums on early dated (1921-45) have started to increase.

22k with .2354 oz actual gold weight. Usually sold a few dollars over their bullion value, but expect to pay a bit more for pre 1933 coins. These coins were heavily promoted during Y2K as an insurance policy for economic uncertainties.

.1867 oz of Gold and priced a few dollars over their bullion value like Sovereigns, these are popular as you can still purchase a variety of dates at a reasonable bullion price level.

.2304 oz of Gold all dated prior to 1917. Still available at close to bullion value in circulated condition.

Swiss 20 Francs have .1867 oz gold and are usually dated in the 30’s, Italian 20 Liras (1861- 1908) also have .1867 oz, Russian 10 Rubles (1898-1911) have .2489 oz, and Austrian 100 Coronas (1908-1915) have .98 of an oz of gold. There are others, but these are the major players at prices that are fairly close to their bullion value.

These .9995 fine Platinum coins struck by the U.S. Mint took the market by storm when first introduced in 1997. They have become the NEW standard for platinum bullion coins.

Fractional Platinum American Eagles

Available in 1/2oz, 1/4oz, and 1/10oz with face values of $50, $25, and $10 respectively. The smaller sizes are proportionately sold at a higher premium then the larger sizes.

Platinum Maples, Nobles, and Koalas
 

The Platinum Maples are made in Canada Nobles are from the Isle of Man, and Koalas are from Australia. These foreign Platinum coins are all usually traded at a slight premium over their bullion value.

Usually available at the same premium price of Platinum coins, however, bars have no face value and are struck by private minting firms.

.999 fine pure silver coins made by the U.S. Mint. Introduced in 1986 these legal tender $1 face value bullion coins have become quite popular throughout the world. Some of the earlier dates now command a hefty collector premium.

A nice way to accumulate silver. Should be marked .999 fine and preferably struck and made by a known source. When silver is hot these are the first to go with higher premiums to follow.

The least expensive and compact way to buy pure silver. They sometimes come extruded (flat and smooth looking), and sometimes poured (can be crude looking). Name brand bars such as Johnson Matthey and Engelhard command a premium over generic bars.

90 Percent Coin Silver

United States pre 1965 silver dimes, quarters, and halves. Also referred to at times as “junk silver” as they are sold for their bullion value instead of a collector value. The coins are also priced by face value rather than by the ounce. One Dollar face value in dimes, quarters or halves contains about .72 oz of pure silver. Therefore a bag ($1,000) of 90 percent silver contains about 720 ounces of pure silver.

40 Percent  Coin Silver

United States half dollars minted between 1965-1970. A good way to accumulated silver and lessen downside risk.

Silver Dollars
 

Collected and hoarded throughout the world. Peace (1921-1935) and Morgan (1878-1921) now all command a collector premium. Junk dollar (extremely worn) coins are sometimes sold by telemarketing firms at premium prices. Coins in that condition and price do not make a suitable or smart investment.