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Moderator
 United States
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"For investment purposes," a coin with a bullion value of about $60 isn't going to make or break you one way or the other. They will all essentially be worth the same, plus or minus the price of a six-pack, for the next 100 years. Buy the one you like to look at. Buy the one that's cheapest today.
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Valued Member
United States
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I will get the 2006 BU W mark Eagle. At least, it is little more than a bullion. If 2006 BU W already goes higher, I will wait for 2007 BU W or Buffalo 1/10 oz come out. If there is 1/10 oz Buffalo, it will be the first year issue.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
14454 Posts |
I would find out if one had more gold content than the other and see the price difference between them, if they all have the same content then as was said I would go for what ever I liked the look of best
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1541 Posts |
Gold Buffalo if its available this year.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
3831 Posts |
Why bother with 1/10oz gold BULLION coins. They will always be worth bullion if you get them at bullion prices unless the mint, government or someone annnounces that they have melted a significant amount of them a few years later and that is when it makes the coin valuable if the mintage number is low.
Remember - supply versus demand. Supply will always be fixed or reduced but what is important is the demand. Some world coins even after 10-20 years still remain about the same price!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2269 Posts |
I voted for the Krugerrands. You can get them for less money than the Eagles Or Maple Leafs.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
560 Posts |
I voted for the gold panda because the designs change yearly and they seem to appreciate in value because of the high demand for each design. But, buy from a reputable buyer if you go this route.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1541 Posts |
While Krugerrands are less prices than eagles, when you sell price realised is less than eagles too.
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Valued Member
United States
342 Posts |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
560 Posts |
I should have also mentioned that I might be biased towards the Panda because I already have an Eagle, Maple leaf, and Austrian Phiharmonic and don't own a Panda yet.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
867 Posts |
You forgot the Isle of Man cats! They're not as easy to find, so that's probably why you didn't list them... My coin shop doesn't have them very often, I snag them when they do. I don't know how good of an investment they are, but they look nice.  I have several of them, they're pretty much all the gold coinage I own! As far as the ones you listed, I'd say US Eagle or the Maple Leaf. I already have the silver Maples, and I wouldn't mind adding a few of their gold cousins. Rachel 
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
655 Posts |
Non key date circulated half sovereigns can be bought for near bullion and have a bit more "soul" to them than a bullion coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
560 Posts |
Thanks Learjet...I'll check those out!
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
1360 Posts |
Circulated Australian (non-key dates) sovereigns in lower grades sell for bullion price, but they are so much more interesting and attractive to look at.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
3831 Posts |
On the other hand, perhaps it might be better not to limit yourself on just gold. Last year, a seller sold this coin to me:  Doesn't look that special does it? Well that just went for around 25USD ish and I knew it's worth way too little for a Japanese coin especially in color. And when I checked the prices online on Yahoo Japan Auctions, well what do you know? Over 550USD easily! Another deal is a 1973 Soviet Mint set that I bought. The seller didn't care how much it would sell and listed it at 15USD including shipping. Big mistake. When I saw it, I knew it was a mad bargain and hit the BIN. Turns out that the average price is at least 100USD. Moral of the story: Do your research before buying! Also a good alternative is to look at this site: http://www.pandaamerica.com Under the search function, hit "1/10" and you will be able to see a wide variety of coins minted in 1/10oz of precious metal.
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