Gold bullion is the most common and generally what people think of when purchasing physical gold. It is a close reflection of the “spot price” of gold and will move accordingly as the demand for gold changes over time. Gold bullion has high liquidity and can be easily exchanged, bartered, or converted into cash with a selling price reflective of the gold price-per-ounce.
Below are among the most popular gold bullion coins on the market.
- 1 oz American Gold Eagle. You can get a random year or if you are looking for the most recent specific 2023 examples are available. These will often cost well over $2,000, but you can cut much of the overhead and buy from the exact same sellers through these Marketplace link for much less.
- If you want the beautiful American Gold Eagle but want something a little less pricey the ¼ oz Gold American Eagle is a wonderful option. Similar to it’s bigger sibling, this coin can be found for much less when purchasing through a reputable online marketplace.
- The 1/10 oz Gold American Eagle is the smallest available, and is a popular choice for beginning collectors.
Silver is another great option with many of the same benefits of gold. The “spot price” of silver is much less than gold, so for the buyer, investor, gift-giver, collector, silver may offer a better bang for the buck if size and volume are important.
- Similar to the 1oz American Gold Eagle there is the 1oz Silver American Eagle. This is among the most popular for collectors looking to start as they can build out a series of years. These are a often purchased by parents/grandparents who wish to buy a special coin on the year of child/grandchild’s birth. 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- These 1oz silver bars from the exclusive Australia Perth Mint are a favorite among silver enthusiasts. Their popularity, square shape, and breathtaking detail make them a wonderful gift or addition to any collection.