[Posted February 20th, 2010]
Actual Gold in the form of metal is an investment that’s both tangible and liquid. You can hold it in your hands; keep it in a safe deposit box or wherever you desire. Gold can be bought or sold easily and has been for hundreds of years.
Gold coins like the Canadian Maple Leaf, the Krugerrand, the America Gold Eagle etc. can usually be bought and sold by going to a bank. Gold coins are one of the most popular forms of gold bullion available to the retail buyer.
These gold coins are made mostly or entirely of gold. For Instance, the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coins are the world’s most popular pure gold coin. Since their introduction in 1979, over 20 million troy ounces have been sold. As the first bullion coin to achieve the heightened standard of 9999 fine, the Gold Maple Leaf is available in five weights from one-twentieth of an ounce to one troy ounce. The Canadian mint our bullion products can be purchased through banks, coin dealers, foreign currency exchange offices, and brokerage houses worldwide.
Because these gold coins have face values they are money and thus can be bought and sold through banks etc. Obviously you do not want to sell a $50 1 oz Canadian gold Maple leaf for $50; you will sell it or buy it for the value of one ounce of gold at the time plus or minus handling fees.
Prices of gold and silver bullion products are based on international market rates which vary daily, as well as supply and demand. Be prepared for a reasonable premium to be charged over the daily spot quotations to cover manufacturing, transportation and distribution costs.
Getting a return of investments in gold follows the age old practice “ buy low sell high” meaning if you have gold that cost you say $700 per ounce 2 years ago and you sell today at say $1,100, you stand to make a $400 per ounce profit, in simple terms.
Remember in order to sell bullion coins minted with face values you do not have to send them to a scarp gold dealer. Take them to your bank first and get an opinion. Also, if you have rare or collector coins have, those evaluated by a good reputable coin dealer to get an idea of their value which could be much higher than the gold content.
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[Posted February 20th, 2010]
Produced exclusively from Canadian sources of gold, is the Canadian Maple Leaf and the 24 carat gold. Unlike American Eagles or South African Krugerrand, the 91.67% (or 22 karat) gold and the rest of copper or silver, are the length of an alloy gold Canadian Maple Leaf coins, 99.99% pure. They are the purest gold coins in the world.
Her 24 carat gold, Maple Leaf gold coins are actually less stable than the AmericanEagles or South African Krugerrand. Pure Gold Bullion has rarely been used as currency in circulation to regulate, because it is easily worn, damaged or bent over time. However, it has a regular currency in circulation and in spite of legal tender in Canada, Maple Leaf gold coins, especially for collectors and investors who are determined to have and keep. Can not go and buy a 7-11 and lunch with a Canadian Maple Leaf gold coin, despite its status as legal tender. Because MapleLeaf gold coins are primarily collector’s items and investment, perhaps the lower shelf is not a problem.
Canadian Maple Leaf gold coins have been in many markets because of their status as a famous "pure gold". Some people are disappointed or lose interest when they state that a piece of gold is less than 24 carats. Perhaps there is an aesthetic appeal are pure gold. And maybe some people want to increase their ability to dissolve goldLiquidity in times of emergency. And probably there are people who have created the impure "status of low-karat gold coins, and thought that they contain less gold to ignore a 24-karat coin of the same denomination. But in reality, a Krugerrand Maple Leaf 1 ounces and 1 ounce of gold contained the same amount. Additional metals are not counted in the weight is counted only the content of gold. In any case, these beliefs all the reasons for the popularity of gold Canadians are disproportionatelyMaple Leaf coin.
Another reason for the popularity of the maple leaf is its attractive design. The simplicity and iconic Canadian Maple Leaf (who also appears on the Canadian flag) drops the viewer instantly summons images of the majestic Canadian natural wonders and abundant natural resources. The reverse of the medal shows a bust of Queen Elizabeth II, the presentation of the history of Canada, as an ancient settlement and part of the British Commonwealth. Design issimilar to the Canadian penny (1 cent a coin), which also shows a maple leaf on one side and Queen Elizabeth II on the back.
The Canadian Maple Leaf gold coin is: 1 in the following denominations are available troy ounce, 1 / 2 troy ounce, 1 / 4 troy ounce, 1 / 10 troy ounce, 1 / 20 troy ounce. There are also a number of Canadian Silver Maple Leaf coins, also 99.99% pure silver bullion.
The Canadian Maple Gold Coin is not only a good investment, but also makesnice souvenir or gift significantly. For those who want to take care of their collections and try to keep their currencies in good condition, which is 24 karat Canadian Maple Leaf gold coin, in addition to a fine or an appetizer, each collection.
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[Posted February 20th, 2010]
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[Posted January 24th, 2010]
Posted by: Michael | Posted in: Ultra High Relief
The final sales figure for the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin is being reported as 115,178 by Numismatic News.
This number is 3,113 higher than the number reported on the last available sales report from December 27, 2009. This indicates that there was a small surge in last minute orders during the final days of availability. In the preceding three one-week periods, the coins had recorded sales of 587, 1,887, and 1,384.
Before the coin went on sale, the unlimited mintage represented somewhat of an uncertainty and a possible draw back. After several weeks of heavy ordering, sales settled into a steady pace amidst a few bumps higher, which coincided with increases in the household ordering limit.
Overall, the pace of sales remained relatively moderate. The initial ordering limit of one per household kept a restraint on sales at a time when excitement about the offering was highest. When limits were raised and eventually lifted, prices were higher and some of the excitement had faded.
In my opinion, for a single year issue of a very unique offering, this mintage at this level is at a reasonable level to support continued premiums
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[Posted January 24th, 2010]
by Jim on Jan.11, 2010, under General, Gold
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 What is in that Gold On the NGC Forums, there was a discussion about collecting gold dollars where someone asked about their composition. Being curious, I looked up the composition information. What I found was that there were different compositions that was tied to the evolution of US coinage.
After posting the basic information, I thought it would be interesting to look up which series of gold coins were made from each of the different compositions. The rest of this posting is what I found after consulting a few references.
The Coinage Act of 1792, the First Coinage Act, set the standard for gold coinage to be .9167 fine with the balance of silver and copper. Gold coins struck 1792-1834 were made of this composition. These coins include:
- Turban Head $2½ Quarter Eagles (1796-1807)
- Capped Bust $2½ Quarter Eagles (1808-1834)
- Capped Bust to the Right $5 Half Eagles (1795-1807)
- Capped Bust to the Left $5 Half Eagles (1807-1812)
- Capped Head to the Left $5 Half Eagles (1813-1834)
- Capped Head to the Right $10 Eagles (1795-1804)
The Coinage Act of 1834, the Second Coinage Act, set the price of gold at $20.67 and changed the composition to .8992 fine with the balance of silver and copper. Gold coins struck from 1834-1839 were made of this composition. These coins include:
- Classic Head $2½ Quarter Eagles (1834-1939)
- Classic Head $5 Half Eagles (1834-1838)
The Coinage Act of 1837, also called the Bland-Allison Act, put the US on a bimetal monetary standard mostly to help the silver industry following the Panic of 1873. Originally, President Rutherford B. Hayes vetoed the bill only to have congress override the veto. Gold coins struck from 1839-1933 were made of .9000 gold and the balance was silver and copper. These coins include:
- Liberty Head One Dollar (1859-1854)
- Indian Princess Dollar (1854-1889)
- Liberty Head $2½ Quarter Eagles (1840-1907)
- Indian Head $2½ Quarter Eagles (1908-1929)
- Indian Princess 3 Dollars (1854-1899)
- Liberty Head $5 Half Eagles (1839-1908)
- Indian Head $5 Half Eagles (1908-1929)
- Liberty Head, No Motto Above Eagle $10 Eagles (1838-1866)
- Liberty Head, Motto Above Eagle $10 Eagles (1866-1907)
- Indian Head $10 Eagles (1907-1933)
- Liberty Head $20 Double Eagles (1849-1907)
- Saint-Gaudens $20 Double Eagles (1907-1933)
All gold commemoratives, both prior to 1933 and since 1982, are struck using .9000 gold. Commemorative struck before 1933 was filled with 1-part silver and 2-parts copper. Commemorative coins struck since 1982 use a 2-part copper to 1-part nickel filler.
The $4 Stella patterns were an attempt to create a standard coinage composition for international trade. The composition called goloid was made of 6 grams of gold, 0.3 grams of silver, 0.7 grams of copper. A Flowing Hair and Coiled Hair Liberty Head patterns were struck in 1879 and 1880.
American Gold Eagle bullion and proof coins are .9167 gold (22 carat). The one ounce gold Eagle contains one troy ounce of gold plus .0909 troy ounces of filler consisting of 2-parts nickel to 1-part copper.
The American Buffalo gold coin contains one troy ounce of .9999 fine gold (24 carat) with copper as the filler.
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[Posted January 2nd, 2010]
The Hungarian Gold 20 Korona knew history, when he hit in 1892. With one, 900 in measuring the actual content of gold coins troy ounce in 1960 was intended to celebrate the coronation of Emperor Franz Joseph, the first in Austria in 1848.
Emperor Franz Joseph, the first meeting in Austria of a Hungry Empire in 1867, but its history is full of unfortunate events and tragedies. His brother Maximilian was executed in 1867 by the Mexican shooting, his son, Rudolph died in 1889 after the suicide, and Karl Ludwig, his brother died in 1896. Italian anarchists killed his wife in 1898.His cousin, Franz Ferdinand, is best known for his assassination in Sarajevo in 1914, as all ways, which operates in the world of the Great War.
Hungarian gold coins with the same name, such as coins, Austrian and Hungarian 20 Korona, the most famous of Hungarian beat> Coins offers a parable of Emperor Franz Joseph, challenged the law.
Hungarian gold coins offer a collector high, investors value the most sought after hit between 1879 and 1908 the Hungarian people 10 Korona 1893 and 1908 Hungarian 100 Korona Re-strike favorites. With finely detailed interpretation of the angels, chop, and the interpretation of Franz Josef, Hungarian gold coins are available in different cuts, quality, andissue.
The price range for gold coins of Hungary, which can range from $ 200 to about 1,000 dollars, depending on the measures taken years, and the availability, rates and denominations of currency. For collectors and investors looking for unique pieces that stand the test of gold coins Hungarian remain popular favorites.
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[Posted December 28th, 2009]
This is a question I have been asking myself for a long time. I mean no disrespect to her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the II, but her link to Canada has become so minimal of the the last 25 years that it that its rather funny that her picture remains on all of our coins. Would there not be anyone else worthy of putting on Canadian coins?
The United States for example have so many variety of coins, right from the original Lincoln Wheat Penny of 1909 which changed in 1958 to the varieties of Gold Quarter Eagles, Half Eagles, Eagles and Double Eagles. Figures on U.S. coins are allowed to be changed every 25 years. Sure, U.S coins have pictures of president’s on them, but look how many there have been. The variety that this allows allows the U.S. to keep its coins fresh and updated. Even the commemorative coins the U.S. comes with use the many figures to create varieties. For example, the presidential dollar sets that are currently being sold, for every presidential dollar, another $5 gold coin is issued for their spouse. Not to mention the long history of silver commemoratives for events like the Panama Pacfic Exhibition of 1915, or the Oregon Trail Silver piece.
Canada certainly does have nice coins, no doubt, and some valuable one as well. For example, the 1921 50 cent piece, which in good condition can fetch upward of $30,000. The coin features the face of King George the V, who at that point certainly held more significance in Canada than his grandaughter does today.
I think its time for Canada to start diverifying its coinage, start using more Prime Ministers perhaps or people of significance to Canada. The Queen has had her turn.
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[Posted December 28th, 2009]
Post by Clint Barton. Filed under Finance.
The Mint has just recently finished an announcement that it will be starting to take in orders for it’s well-liked 1-oz. 2009 American Gold Buffalo Proof Coins beginning at noontime on October 29th. The cost of the coin will be formatted on the pricing standards set forward by The Mint in regard to their platinum, silver and gold numismatic products.
In a related announcement that upset many gold bullion coin enthusiasts, The United States Mint also made the announcement that because of information that was put together late last year and a short time ago analyzed, the fractional denomination versions of The American Buffalo Gold Proof and Uncirculated Coins, and also the popular American Buffalo Four-Coin Set, won’t be offered for sale from this point forward.
Both the obverse and reverse designs of the American Buffalo Gold Proof Coin were patterned after the famous’13 Buffalo Nickel Type I design that was made by James Earle Fraser. The coin’s obverse shows the side view of a Native American. Inscriptions on the obverse include the phrases 2009, LIBERTY, the West Point Mint’s “W” mint mark and the initial “F” for to signify the art done by the artist Fraser. The reverse of the coin displays the beloved American Bison. Inscripted on the opposite side of the coin are the words “.9999 FINE GOLD”, “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”, “IN GOD WE TRUST” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM”.
The American Buffalo Proof Gold Coin arrives shipped from United States Mint in a magnificent hard-wood box, complete with a matte finish and an imitation leather inside lining. When the box is opened, the coins are able to be seen on a platform which can stand at an angle so that enthusiasts can show off their rare coin. The coin also arrives complete with a magnificently designed Certificate of Authenticity that features a signature by the Director of the United States Mint.
Created by Congress over 200 years ago, the United States Mint is the country’s sole legal tender coin manufacturer. At present, there are five approved Mint facilities that are devoted to the making of legal tender coins from the United States. This includes a facilty for satisfying the country’s necessity for circulating coinage, the United States Bullion Depository. The United States runs Mint facilities at Denver, Philadelphia, San Francisco, The United States Mint at West Point, located in New York, which is responsible for producing silver, gold and platinum bullion, uncirculated and proof coins and The United States Bullion Depository located at Fort Knox, Kentucky. While the facility at Fort Knox does is not actually involved in the production of legal tender coins, it is the authorized storage facility for the Mint’s gold, silver and platinum treasury.
Find more articles from Edward Jennings on gold bullion coins, including 2009 gold eagles, and american gold eagle coins.
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