Gold Bullion Investing

The short-term benefits associated with gold bullion investing are widely known, but many investors may be interested in knowing that bullion investments can also be used for long-term financial safety, in precious metal backed IRA’s. Long-term financial security has long-been perceived to be strictly the objective for rare coin investments, since their numismatic value generally appreciates over time. For this reason, rare coins command an exponentially higher premium than bullion, and a great many investors simply cannot afford that kind of investment budget. Bullion prices however, tend to hover near the current gold spot price, making them considerably more affordable for investors to begin investing in their retirement futures. The U.S. government approves the following items as acceptable contributions for precious metal IRA storage:

24-KARAT BULLION BARS: Household investors typically invest in one-ounce and/or ten-ounce gold bars. Reputable brand names include Johnson Matthey, Credit Suisse, and PAMP Suisse, for purity and liquidity.
22-KARAT BULLION COINS: American Eagle coins, are inexact replicas of the $20 Saint Gaudens coins, minted from 1907 to 1933. They are also available in proofs, and even 24-Karat, ultra-high proof form.
24-KARAT BULLION COINS: Includes American Buffalos, Canadian Maple Leafs, Australian Kangaroos, Koalas, and Lunar coins, as well as Chinese Pandas. The aforementioned coins, with the exception of the Lunar coins, are also offered in ½-ounce, ¼-ounce, and 1/10-ounce denominations. The lunar coins are offered in ¼-ounce, 1/10-ounce, and 1/20 ounce denominations.

22-Karat South African Krugerrands are among the most popular bullion coins in the world, but aren’t acceptable IRA contributions. Investors are encouraged to complete their research, and then to contact one of our friendly gold specialists, who offer special discounts to household investors like you.

Danny Burns

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