One Ounce Bullion Coins
How About Real Gold Coins at Similar Prices?
About 2,500 years before Krugerrands and other one ounce gold bullion coins were invented, there were real gold coins, issued to circulate as money. Many of these coins are rare, and have considerable collectors value, however most people do not realise that many of them are still available at prices similar to those of modern bullion coins, at tiny percentages above their bullion value.Extra Value for Nothing! It's not often you can get something for nothing. Usually if something sounds too good to be true, then you can bet that it isn't. However, with many gold coins it actually is possible to buy coins with a collectors value, and pay nothing extra for it, only a small premium over the intrinsic or scrap value of the gold.
What's the Catch?
There are four slight catches, but only very slight ones.- First, you need to buy them in reasonable quantity to get the best deals. Most dealers will not sell small quantities because of the extra work and cost involved, this can work to the advantage of larger buyers.
- Second, you may have to expend slightly more effort. Because these older coins contain strange fractions of an ounce of gold, you will need a calculator to work out the exact value. One of the reasons for the success of the Krugerrand and all the copycat gold bullion coins it spawned was the fact that it, at least in its original version, contained one ounce of gold. This made calculation and comparison idiot-proof. With older real coins, it's not quite as simple to compare, but the hidden advantage is that the investor who is prepared to put in just a tiny amount of extra effort can get something extra for nothing.
- Third, because there are different types of many of these coins, it is easy to allow oneself to be confused by which type to buy. This very variety in itself is another of the reasons why collectors, and others, will pay extra for them, especially when demanding their own choice. The smart investor can get this selection thrown in for free.
- Some of the older coins will be more worn than newer, mint condition, coins. While it is true that this means there may be a tiny fraction less gold, and it is usually only a tiny amount, it also means that many of the older coins may be worth more to collectors.
Advantages or Disadvantages?
From the above, it will be seen that some of the obvious disadvantages of buying original real gold coins actually turn out to have strong counterpoints turning them into real positive advantages. Why not get an antique for the same money as a soul-less modern equivalent.Buy the Cheapest
Our usual advice, and we have been giving this same advice since 1964 and earlier, is to buy the cheapest, measured in terms of percentage premiums over the intrinsic gold value. However this should be modified slightly because it is worth paying a small premium for smaller sized coins, and also for more historic and attractive coins.So What's Available?
Over the centuries many countries have issued gold coins. Some types are now rare, but we give here a list of the most commonly available gold coins which can be classified as gold bullion coins because they can at times be acquired for small premiums, comparable with modern purely bullion coins.- Austria 4 Ducats
- Austria 1 Ducats
- Austria 100 Coronas
- Austria 20 Coronas
- Austria 10 Coronas
- Austria 20 Francs
- Austria 8 Florins 20 Francs
- Austria 4 Florins 10 Francs
- British Sovereigns
- Belgium 20 Francs
- Chile 100 Pesos
- Chile 50 Pesos
- Chile 20 Pesos
- Chile 10 Pesos
- Colombia 10 Pesos
- Denmark 20 Kroner
- Dominican Republic 30 Pesos
- France 20 Francs
- Germany 20 Marks
- Hungary 10 Korona
- Italy 20 Lire
- Mexico 50 Pesos
- Mexico 20 Pesos
- Mexico 10 Pesos
- Mexico 5 Pesos
- Mexico 2 1 / 2 Pesos
- Mexico 2 Pesos
- Netherlands 10 Guilders
- Persia 1 Pahlevi
- Persia 1 / 2 Pahlevi
- Peru 1 Libra
- Peru 1 / 5 Libra
- Peru 10 Soles
- Peru 5 Soles
- Russia & USSR 10 Roubles
- Russia & USSR 5 Roubles
- Spain 25 Pesetas
- South Africa 2 Rands
- South Africa 1 Rand
- South Africa Half Pond
- South Africa 1 Pond
- Switzerland 20 Francs
- Turkey 10 Piastre
- USA 20 Dollar Double Eagle
- USA 10 Dollar Eagle
- USA 5 Dollar Half Eagle
- USA 2 1 / 2 Dollar Quarter Eagle
We will be publishing more information about these older coins soon, and will offer them as and when they are available, both singly and in bulk.
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