Gold coins

Gold coins constitute the other type of Gold Bullion found in the common market together with Gold bullion bars. Gold coins are smaller in size with less amount of Gold and a mix of some other metal in order to make it more durable.









Gold coins can be differentiated to some extent. There are coins the value of which depend solely on the value of gold included in  them. These coins are valued on the basis of gold weight, purity and the manufacturing. While, some coins are valued a lot higher than the actual value of Gold in them because these coins include other numismatic costs included in them. These costs are determined by their historical value and rarity, etc. The latter ones, unlike the former ones, are not sold in common market, but are sold through specific auctions and only the people interested in their collection buy these. Numismatic coins cannot be used for investment purposes.

There are loads of different type of Gold coins found in International market these days. hence there are some more common names in this industry. Following are the top five most demanded Gold Bullion coins of the world.

American Gold Eagles:
Less purity and high premium does not mask the effect of 'the American stamp' and these coins have been regarded as the most demanded coins. These were minted in the period 1908-1933.

Gold American Buffalo Coins:
First minted in 2006, the coins have raised their value and demand year after year since then. These coins are the first ever ones to be .9999 fine, 24 K. These have low premium costs and are available in Gold Bullion as well as Proof variety.

South African Krugerrand Gold Coins:
These were first minted in 1967, but there actual demand started in 1980's because of the Prior Ban by US government on Gold Bullion ownership. About 50 million ounces of gold bullion has been sold by SA Krugerrand Coins. These coins are produced in 1/2 oz., 1/4 oz. and 1/10 oz.

Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coins:
High quality and low premiums make these coins highly demanded. The coins are available in .9999 and even .99999 purity and four standard weights; 1 oz., 1/2 oz., 1/4 oz. and 1/10 oz.

Gold Austrian Philharmonic Gold Bullion Coins:
The coins are a tribute to the famous Austrian Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.These are most popular coins all over the Europe and are minted in 24 carats Gold. These coins are also minted in the four standard sizes with a face value of 100, 50, 25 and 10 euros.

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