Gold Bullion Ounce

The current gold spot price represents the cost of one troy-ounce of pure gold, but a gold bullion ounce is slightly more dear, due to production and handling expenses. Physical ownership of a gold bullion ounce is most affordable in bar form, since bars are simplistic in design, and void of numismatic value, which is what makes rare coin investments so costly. Physical ownership of a gold bullion ounce is also available in coin form, with a choice between 22, and 24-karat purity. Naturally, 22-karat American Eagle bullion coins are popular among U.S. investors, although they could conceivably own more affordable 22-karat bullion, with South African Krugerrands, or Austrian 100 Coronas.

Aesthetically, there is no substitute for 24-karat bullion coins, as their malleability makes for the most impeccable details in their beautifully intricate designs. Again, U.S. investors naturally gravitate to the legendary design of the 24-karat, American Buffalo gold coin, which was created by artist James Earle Fraser, although other international 24-karat bullion coins are available. Possible 24-karat bullion choices from around the globe include Chinese Pandas, Australian Kangaroos, Koalas, and Lunar coins, Austrian Philharmonics, and Canadian Maple Leafs. These coins are also minted in smaller denominations of ½-ounce, ¼-ounce, and 1/10- troy ounces, to round off a greater range of budgets. Investors can avoid paying mind-blowing retail prices for their one-ounce, and/or ten-ounce bullion bars, and 22, and 24-karat gold bullion coins by contacting one of our friendly specialists today. Our specialists offer expert investment assistance, as well as institutional discounts on gold bullion, and rare coin to household investors like you.

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