Gold Coins

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Around the world, gold coins are in high demand, offering collectors a great investment and diverse collection. From classic U.S. Gold Eagles to the iconic Australian Koala Coins, gold coins are popular world-wide and are the foundation of most coin collections. The Krugerrand was the first, and for a dozen years, the only gold coin to contain exactly one troy ounce of gold. By 1980 the Krugerrand accounted for 90% of global gold coin sales. Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. The most famous American gold coin is the 1907–1933 Saint-Gaudens double eagle (0.7734 oz gold.

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Founded in 1998, American Gold Exchange is a leading national precious metals and rare coin company specializing in dealer-to-dealer trading and direct sales to the public. AGE draws upon a huge network of gold, silver, platinum and palladium suppliers in the U.S. and Europe. Our long-term relationships enable us reliably to offer an almost limitless inventory of highest-quality coins and bullion at extremely low prices.

At AGE, we put the customer first. Our prices on gold, silver, platinum, and palladium coins and bullion are always among the lowest in the industry, and our quality is the highest. Each classic gold and silver coin is hand-selected for superior collector desirability based on technical merit. Our account managers are specifically trained to take as much time as you need, regardless of portfolio size, until you feel comfortable and informed about the market and the benefits of our products.

As a result, we're pleased to say, an AGE customer is usually a customer for life! That's why AGE has been recommended by Dr. Steve Sjuggerud's Daily Wealth, Peter Schiff of Euro Pacific Capital, Porter Stansberry, and Mary Anne & Pamela Aden of The Aden Forecast as a trusted source for classic coins and bullion.

Gold has been a means of survival, investment, bartering, and commerce, for humankind, extending thousands of years. Once known as the 'hobby of kings,' famous civilizations, such as the Eqyptians, thrived off of the use of gold. Not only did it make beautiful adornments for fashion, it also holds a value that has yet to see a comparable competition.

Many civilizations have developed and flourished solely based on the use of gold as the standard unit of commerce. Although some of these civilizations have crashed through history, one thing remains: gold's value has only strengthened and has made its way into modernized protection of wealth and private investments.

Gold has withstood cultural divides and language blockades, adding to its value that globally speaking, everyone understands. Golden Eagle Coins specializes in a wide variety of gold bullion coins and other gold bullion products. Our large inventory caters to both the gold bullion investor as well as the collector.

Gold Bullion Coins

By far, Gold Bullion Coins are the most asked about gold bullion products we sell. This is the case for numerous reasons, one being that gold coins not only contain the intrinsic value of gold but also carry the value of its weight and gold purity, which both are backed by central banks throughout the world. Another reason gold coins are so popular, among investors, is that there is rarely a shortage of production since most gold bullion coins are minted yearly and according to demand.

Why Invest In Gold Bullion Coins?

Gold coins offer a unique investment opportunity as you are not only investing in the metal itself, but also the scarcity or rarity of the coin. Many collectors will use mintage as a guide when choosing gold coins to collect. Most larger countries are modern producers of gold coins, while many countries who have been producing them for centuries. Not only do federal governments produce gold coins but there are a number of trustworthy, world renown private mints that do as well.

Gold coins are offered beyond just the 1 oz incremental size. Each gold coin carries a monetary value, depending on the nation's fiat currency, and are struck with the minimum of .999 pure gold, wherein the Canadian Gold Maple or the Australian Gold Kangaroo are .9999 pure.

Popular Gold Bullion Coins

American Gold Eagles: The most sought after gold bullion coin, the Gold Eagles contain 22-karat gold purity and are available in a variety of sizes: 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz. As an homage to the $20 Liberty Saint-Gaudens' design, the Gold Eagles contain the same obverse design as the Pre-1933 gold relic. The reverse design is a more recent creation, first drafted by Miles Busiek in 1986, when the American Gold Eagles were first released.
American Gold Buffalo: Another familiar design, the American Gold Buffalo design honors the 1913 nickel that was drafted by James Earle Fraser. The obverse contains a side profile portrait of a Native American Chief, while the reverse showcases the American Bison. First released in 2006, the American Gold Buffalo is one of the youngest US coin collections available. The American Gold Buffalo holds the title for first ever 24-karat gold coin, produced by the United States Mint.
South African Kruggerand: First released in 1967, the South African Kruggerand holds the title of first gold bullion coin collection in the world. It became the exclusive vehicle of private gold ownership. In the 1980's, it's popularity took off, and the series was able to release a variety of sizes apart from the 1 oz. The obverse design features Paul Kruger, the first constitutionally elected president of South Africa. The reverse design is of South Africa's national symbol: the Springbok antelope.
Canadian Gold Maple Leaf: One of the purest gold coins, of regular issue, in the world, the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf is produced by the renown Royal Canadian Mint. Each Gold Maple Leaf proudly carries .9999 on their reverse, indicating exactly how pure they are. The Royal Canadian Mint is a leader in coin security and production, making their Gold Maple Leaf coins impossible to counterfeit. The reverse contains a sugar maple leaf with the coin's date of mintage. The obverse contains Queen Elizabeth II's effigy, since the Royal Canadian Mint is a Crown Corporation. The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf is offered in 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz, and more recently, in 1/20 oz as well.
Chinese Gold Panda: Among the few gold coin collections that change their reverse design annually, the Chinese Gold Panda series is also one of the longest running gold coin programs in the world. First minted in 1982, the Gold Panda creates a new reverse design each year that always includes a panda. The reverse showcases the famous Temple of Heaven, located in the heart of Beijing. The Chinese Gold Panda series recently changed their weights so what used to be increments of 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/20 oz, are now 30 grams, 15 grams, 8 grams, 3 grams, and 1 gram.
Pre-1933 US Gold Coins: In 1848, the Independent Treasury Act of 1848 was introduced, placing a strict money standard on business. The American Government required only gold or silver coins as a means of currency. In 1850, the $20 Liberty was first released, containing 90% gold, and became the largest gold coin to be used as money, at the time. Before that, the $10 eagles were the largest gold coin but frustrated the public since the need for more of them was apparent depending on transaction sizes. In 1907, the $20 Saint-Gaudens gold coin replaced the $20 Liberty. All gold coin production ceased in 1933, when the Gold Standard ended. Pre-1933 coins carry hefty values and have become very popular among investors, as well as collectors. Golden Eagle Coin's Pre-1933 Gold Coins inventory contains an extremely competitive variety.
Austrian Gold Philharmonic: Minted at the historic Austrian Mint in Vienna, internationally famous for producing exceptional gold coins for more than 800 years, the Austrian Gold Philharmonic is one of the most beautiful modern gold bullion coins. Beginning in 1989, the Austrian Mint first issued their Gold Philharmonic series, in hopes of honoring the greatness that is the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Designed by Thomas Pesendorfer, the Austrian Gold Philharmonics contain the same design each year and are guaranteed to be .9999 pure. The weights are offered in 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz.
Mexican Gold Libertad: The Mexican Mint is one of the oldest mints in the Western Hemisphere and has quite the reputation among other countries. In 1921, the Mexican Mint made a gold coin called the Centenario, that represents the 100th year anniversary of Mexico's independence from Spain. A winged Victoria was featured on this coin to celebrate their victory over their captors and their well-deserved independence from the prestigious country. The Centenario was such a beloved coin that in 1981, the Mexican Mint decided to start a bullion coin series to honor it. The Mexican Gold Libertad wasn't minted regularly until 1991, making the preceding dates more difficult to find. The Mexican Gold Libertad is offered in weights of 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz, and 1/20 oz.
Australian Gold Kangaroo: Beginning in 1986, the Perth Mint released the Gold Nugget series. To join alongside the other coin series from Australia, the Perth Mint renamed the series the Australian Gold Kangaroo. Each Gold Kangaroo contains .9999 pure gold in its content. The Perth Mint also changed the design from actual gold nuggets to one of the most recognizable members of the Australian wildlife. Since the Perth Mint already began the Kookaburra series, they thought it would be a smart idea to offer other wildlife coin series and bring some much needed attention to the vast Australian outback. The Australian Gold Kangaroo features Queen Elizabeth II's updated portrait as the obverse design.
European Gold Bullion: Ranging from English Gold Sovereigns to Swiss 20 Francs to Austrian 4 Ducats, our European Gold Bullion inventory is constantly changing and flourishing. Collectors and investors are enjoying these coins that are dated all the way back to the 15th century. Since these coins are no longer being minted, their value and demand is ever increasing. Certified versions are also available.
Isle of Man Gold Cat: The Isle of Man Gold Cat coins were first produced in 1988, by the Pobjoy Mint. The Pobjoy Mint is located in Surrey, England and they produce non-circulating tokens, medallions, and coins for other countries. They even have stamp programs for 5 countries, including the Bahamas. The Pobjoy Mint was inspired by the small island between Great Britain and Ireland, the Isle of Man. Soon after, they learned that the Manx cat originated there and thus began their gold cat series. The Gold Cat's designs are changed annually to feature a different breed of cat. Each coin weighs 1 oz and contains 24-karat gold.

Who Mints Gold Bullion Coins?

Since Gold Bullion Coins are backed by central governments, there are numerous sovereign mints that are globally respected for their products. Some examples of these mints are:

-United States Mint: Opened their doors in 1792, as per our Founding Fathers' requests, and produced the very first American gold coin in 1795.

-Royal Canadian Mint: Founded in 1908, and released the first Canadian gold coin in 1912.

-Central Mint of China: Established in 1920, although the first gold coin in China was made around the 5th or 6th century BC.

-Perth Mint: Opened in 1899 but the first Australian gold coin was minted in 1800.

-South African Mint: The first South African gold coin was minted in 1817 and the mint opened in 1941.

Gold Bullion Bars

As far as pricing, Gold Bullion Bars are a less expensive alternative to Gold Bullion Coins, which will carry higher premiums depending on the country of their origin. Manufacturers can come from a variety of countries, with the most popular being Switzerland, United States, Canada, and Australia. Although the refineries, that produce the Gold Bullion Bars, are not backed by the central banks or government, they usually mandate an assayer to approve of the quality, purity, and weight of each product.

Normally, Gold Bullion Bars are at least .999 fine (but oftentimes are .9999) and most reputable refineries will encase them in a certificate card with a matching serial number on the bar. These certificates will also contain the weight and purity as well. Gold Bullion Bars are offered in a wider variety of sizes than the coins, ranging from 1 gram to a 5 oz bar and beyond.

Popular Gold Bullion Bars

-Random Manufacturer: Gold Bullion Bars, produced at the most admirable private refineries, offered for the lowest premium.

-Pamp Suisse Fortuna Bars: Known worldwide for its assortment of bar sizes (1 oz and 100 gram Hand Poured are the most popular).

-Perth Mint Bars: The bars contain no design and come in airtight assay card.

-Valcambi Gold Bars: 50 gram CombiBar is a creative way to obtain 50 grams of gold through 1 gram detachable bars.

-Credit Suisse Bars: Produced at one of the world's oldest refineries and comes secured in airtight assay card.

-Sunshine Mint: Investors enjoy their 1 oz bars the most.

Purchasing Gold Bullion From Golden Eagle Coins

Purchasing gold for investment purposes has traditionally been a hedge against inflation and weakness in the US dollar. For thousands of years, gold has been a store of wealth and value which continues today. Owning physical precious metals is a strategy of the very wealthy for centuries and although precious metals don't necessarily need to be your only investment, it may be wise to make them a part of your strategy moving forward.

Offering our customers competitive prices and a wide range of inventory, while also providing a positive purchasing experience, is our top priority. We appreciate honest reviews and are available through our call center or email address, if you have any questions or concerns.