There are several well-known gold bullion items that investors and collectors often consider when purchasing physical gold. Some of the most popular options include:
- Gold Bullion coins – Some of the most well-known gold coins include the American Gold Eagle, the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf, the South African Krugerrand, and the Chinese Gold Panda. While there are many other gold coins to choose from the aforementioned are much more in demand and commonly trade at higher premiums.
- Gold bars – Gold bars come in a range of sizes, from small 1 gram bars to large 1 kilogram bars. Some of the most reputable producers of gold bars include PAMP Suisse, Credit Suisse, and the Royal Canadian Mint.
- Gold rounds – Gold rounds are similar to coins but typically have a simpler design and are not legal tender. They are produced by a variety of private mints and can offer a more affordable way to invest in physical gold.
- Foreign gold coins like French & Swiss Francs, Great Britton Sovereigns, Italian Lire, Mexican Peso and Austrian Corona are also very popular due to their sovereign issue, older dates and fractional weights.
Gold ETFs – While not physical bullion, gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a popular way to gain exposure to the gold market without the need to store and manage physical metal.
