• American Eagle - 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/10 oz. fine gold - 22K
• Maple Leaf - 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/10 oz. fine gold - 24K
• Krugerrands - 1 oz. fine gold - 22K
• Mexican Onza - l oz. fine gold - 21.6K
• U. S. Double Eagles ($20 Gold Piece) - .9675 oz. fine. Minted prior to 1933 (no min.)
• Old English Sovereigns - .2354 oz. fine gold. Minted 1897-1932

For most investors, gold coins represent the most desirable form of gold ownership. This has been true throughout history. The portability and liquidity of gold coins continues to attract investors. Only if they appear to have been tampered with, do they require additional assaying cost when sold. Their value is based primarily on their gold content. The four most popular gold coins all contain exactly one Troy ounce of fine gold, although their total weight will vary based on gold fineness. Fineness represents the purity of gold. A 24 Karat coin is pure gold or .999 fine. Less pure gold is perfectly acceptable in gold coins as long as the total weight and fineness of the gold content is indicated. Of the four most popular coins the Maple Leaf is the only pure gold or .999 fine coin. However, all four contain exactly one Troy ounce of gold.

The most popular coin is the American Gold Eagle. The American Eagle weighs exactly 1.0909 Troy oz. with a diameter of 32.7 mm. The Canadian Maple Leaf weighs exactly 1 Troy oz. with a diameter of 30 mm. The South African Krugerrand weighs exactly 1.0909 Troy oz with a diameter of 32.6 mm. The Mexican Onza gold coin weighs 1.111 Troy oz. with a diameter of 34.5 mm.

Double Eagles (1907-1933)The $20 gold coin, designed at the request of President Theodore Roosevelt in 1905, by sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens and first released in 1907 is arguable the world's most impressive of all regular United States coinage designs. The Saint-Gaudens Twenty is not only one of the all-time favorites with numismatists, it is also one of the best known of the U. S. coins in foreign countries. Most major European and Far East banks make an active market in these coins.

Old English Sovereigns (1887-1932)The old English Sovereign (one pound coin) is the most widely traded gold semi-numismatic gold coin in the world. There is constant and excellent liquidity in dozens of countries. For the person looking for a small gold coin (.2354 ounces fine gold content) and the potential for the premium (numismatic value) to rise, this is a good place to put your gold bullion money.

GOLD BARS - Johnson Matthey, Engelhard & Credit Suisse (Minimum 1 Bar)

When investing in bullion bars, whether they be gold, silver or platinum safety dictates that your or your produced by a registered refiner, otherwise they could encounter difficulties when they wish to sell their bullion. We sell only registered bars. These can be sold virtually any place in the free world. We offer gold bars in the following sizes:


• 10 oz.
• 32.15 oz. (1 Kilo)
• 100 oz.
• 400 oz.

When purchasing smaller bars you or your clients will be charged a slightly higher price due to the additional fabrication costs involved in producing smaller bars. Therefore, the astute investor will purchase the largest size relative to the amount invested. Several variables enter into this choice, the most important is, of course, liquidity.

U. S. SILVER COINS - 40% fine

• Kennedy halves 1965-1969
• Trade in $1000 Face Value Bags
• $1000 Bag contains approximately 295 oz. fine silver

U. S. SILVER DOLLARS - Circulated and Uncirculated

• Minted prior to 1935
• Trade in $500, $1000 Face Value Bags or Groups of 20 coins
• $1000 Bag contains approximately 765 oz. of fine silver

SILVER BARS

The same basic principles about gold and platinum bars apply to silver bars as well. When purchasing smaller bars you or your clients will be charged a slightly higher price due to the additional fabrication costs involved in producing smaller bars. Therefore, the astute investor will purchase the largest size relative to the amount invested. Several variables also enter into this choice, the most important is, of course, liquidity and possible storage charges. We sell only Johnson Matthey, Engelhard and Royal Silver bullion bars in the following sizes, and recommend storage at the depository of your choice. We have information available on various depositories that actually segregate your metals.

• 1 oz. American Eagle and Maple Leaf coins
• 100 oz.
• 1000 oz.
• Smaller bars are available with a 100 oz. minimum

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