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Overview Topics:
I Introduction
II Bullion Properties
III Bullion Markets
IV Investing
INTRODUCTION
the first country to mint bullion coins, with the Krugerrand. Bullion coins tend to be quite the
first country to mint bullion coins, with the Krugerrand. Bullion coins tend to be quite rare,
many with mintages of less than 10,000. They have been minted since the late 1960s by a
variety of countries, although most have been minted since 1980. They are designed to be
bought and sold based on their metal content, not their face value.
to be bought and sold based on their metal content, not their face value.
PROPERTIES
coin, but that would prevent the 1982 Gold Pandas from being bullion coins, while allowing
(1,000 or less) to be bullion coins. The major bullion coins include the American Eagle,
the later years to be bullion coins. Some people consider coins with very limited mintages
(1,000 or less) to be bullion coins. The major bullion coins include the American Eagle,
South African Krugerrand, Canadian Maple Leaf, and the Austrian Philharmonic. These
coins are available in one ounce, half-ounce, quarter-ounce and one-tenth ounce sizes in
gold and silver, with the Eagle and Canadian Maple Leaf also available in platinum. ounce,
Bullion coins are most common in 1 ounce sizes, although most are also available in 1/2
ounce or 1/25th ounce sizes, as well as larger 2oz, 5oz, 10oz, and larger sizes.
ounce, 1/4 ounce and 1/10 ounce sizes. Sometimes there will also be smaller 1/20th
ounce or 1/25th ounce sizes, as well as larger 2oz, 5oz, 10oz, and larger sizes.
MARKETS
content. Such coins normally sell at prices many times the value of their gold content.
content. Such coins normally sell at prices many times the value of their gold content.
The restoration launched a new era in precious metal investing. Trading in restrikes of the
Mexican 50 Peso and Austrian 100 Coronas bullion coins became quite popular. The
introduction of South African Krugerrands to the U.S. however, laid the foundation for
today's modern bullion coin market. Today, American Gold Eagles are the best selling
gold bullion coins in the United States. Canadian Maple Leafs are a distant second.
Krugerrands, Mexican 50 Pesos, and Austrian 100 Coronas remain popular, and a liquid
market exists for them.
INVESTING
Bullion is the most affordable way to own precious metal. Bullion can reduce the volatility
of a portfolio while adding significant profitability. Bullion survives and actually thrives on
inflation. When economies falter and currencies become devalued, bullion tends to retain
its value. The disadvantages of bullion can include short term fluctuations and a loss of
privacy since forms are required upon sale. There is also a remote possibility for the
government confiscation of gold bullion although this happened only once before in 1933.
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