It’s hard to explain the feeling some people get when holding a precious metal in their hands. The feeling is even better when you own that piece of precious metal. Now, when it comes to gold there are a handful of gold names that will almost always come to mind and these names can add an additional layer to the prestige already felt.
Buffalo Gold Bullion
Partially because of its age Buffalo Gold Bullion coins are generally purchased for a coin collection and family investment. These coins come in a variety of weights that range from 1/10 to 10oz, each having a matching price tag. These gold coins are minted and backed by the United States Mint.
Introduced in 2006, Buffalo Gold Bullion has climbed in popularity and is known by many outside of coin collectors and bullion investors. Their value, as with most gold bullion, relies on their weight and current gold value, along with some added value based on the corresponding availability of the year. Acquiring Buffalo Gold Bullion can be a great addition to a collection as well as an investment.
Krugerrands
Krugerrands have the picture of and are named after four term South African president, Paul Krueger, on the obsverse, and a spring book antelope on the reverse. Originally intended as a form of currency the gold bullion coin is 22 karat or 91.67% gold to make the coin more durable. Regardless of this lower purity of gold this coin has become a popular form of gold for collectors and investors.
Krugerrands official value is equivalent to the value of gold though due this coin will certainly sell for a premium on the open market. These coins have a rich history as they were once illegal in western countries because the country supported apartheid. President Regan legalized the Krugerrand after South Africa abandoned apartheid in 1994.
Maple Leaf Gold
The official gold bullion coin of Canada the Maple Leaf Gold Coin captures the eye of coin collectors and investors with its gorgeous imagery. Its simplistic yet memorable appearance evokes the image of natural wonders and abundant resources in Canada.
This could be a treasure to savor or an investment for the future. It is unique in that has a guaranteed gold purity of 99.99% (.9999) as opposed to the more common 99.9% (.999) pure gold of most other gold bullion coins. Because of this high purity, the coin is soft, and should be handled with extreme care. The coin should be encased at all times.
Swiss Gold Bullion
When it comes to money and gold you have to include the Swiss. I am sure “Swiss bank accounts”, Swiss army knives, watches and the like has only added to the popularity of Swiss gold. The countries name has been associated with money and quality for most of the modern era.
One Swiss Gold mint company Credit Suisse has been in business since 1856, though I am not sure when they started minted gold bullion. Their gold bars are certified and backed by the Credit Suisse name. They are also are marked with serial numbers making tracking a bars history easier. One other point worth mentioning is that the Credit Suisse bank was one of the few international banks that weathered the most recent recession without direct government support.