The gold coin is one of the most prized numismatic and investment treasures around. Governments and private mints have been producing the gold coin for as long as trade between private citizens, merchants and governments has existed. The gold coin has helped to build wealth and growth in nations and the gold coin has also backed sizable public works projects created by major empires and emerging nations, alike.
It’s safe to say that the gold coin has helped to shape the course of human history. A gold coin can come in many shapes and sizes and there are millions of different varieties that exist that have been made in all corners of the globe. A gold coin from antiquity would often have been spent much the same way a gold coin from our recent history would have been spent, in trade for goods and services.
Often, a gold coin made recently by many different countries will have been made from pure .999 fine gold bullion. Investing in the gold coin is a great way to balance any investment portfolio. The gold coin can create a stable foundation to any investment strategy and, generally speaking, the more cavalier the strategy, the more important it is to back up that strategy with the gold coin.
The more popular gold coin produced by countries, such as the South African Krugerrand and the Canadian Maple Leaf to name a few, can be recognized as what they are and traded openly in most free markets of the world, making a gold coin of these types more appealing to the investor and collector, alike. Every so often, a gold coin can have an increased numismatic value as well. A gold coin from the pre-1933 era in the United States can easily fall into this category and can sometimes be traded for much more than just their gold value. For the most part, condition is paramount when determining any extra value a gold coin might have.
A coin professional who is trained in evaluating a gold coin can quickly determine any numismatic value a gold coin of this nature can have and will be able to determine the numismatic market’s eagerness for these coins.
If you have a gold coin and would like to sell, or you are in the market to buy any type of gold coin, just come in to any of the Nevada Coin & Jewelry locations serving the Las Vegas Valley. Our coin professionals are well trained in evaluating your gold coin and can walk you through the twists and turns of selling any gold coin.
