Gold coins, particularly pre 1933 gold coins minted in the U.S. and Europe, are quickly becoming the newest investment asset of choice among knowledgeable investors worldwide. Almost every day more media outlets are touting the value of buying gold coins and gold bullion as ways to offset investment risk, combat inflation, and increase portfolio returns.
Also, many gold coins are both historically important and widely considered as beautiful works of art. Gold coin collectors, of course, have for many years admired the striking beauty of gold coins such as the $20 Saint-Gaudens gold Double Eagle, first minted in 1907 which features the inspiring image of Liberty striding gloriously out of the dawn. This stunning design is also featured on American Gold Eagle bullion coins, introduced by the US Mint in 1986 and guaranteed for authenticity and gold content by the U.S. federal government. Gold Indian and Liberty coins in $10 (or Eagle), $5 (or Half Eagle), and $2.50 (or Quarter Eagle) denominations are also quite beautiful, as well as being very financially attractive ways to buy gold coins for both financial investors and gold coin collectors. There are also the unique and wonderful $3 gold Princess coins, $4 Stellas, and old Gold Dollar coins, which can also tend to be somewhat rare in higher grades. Scarcity, quality, and coin grade and condition, along with the current gold price are the important key factors of gold coin values for both investing and collecting.