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United Kingdom
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I am trying to decided between the following Gold coins. Your opinions would be appreciated.
American Gold Eagle 2013
Canadian Gold Maple Leaf 2013
Gold Mexican Libertad Proof 2013
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Valued Member
United States
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Gold is gold. But? Ease of liquidation when that time comes may lean your decision towards the AGE. But Libertads may have an advantage when it comes to mintage which may bring a bigger premuim as well. DYODD.
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Japan
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in this order: libertad proof, AGE, Maple
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Canada
5417 Posts |
I personally like AGE proof's then maples and finally libertads.
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United States
1200 Posts |
Liquidity will be greatest for the coin of the country you're located in, so if liquidity is your primary concern the AGE would be your best bet.
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United States
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Look at my avatar, Libertads all the way. Second choice would be GML and then AGE. But also remember that only the Maple Leaf is .9999 gold, the Libertad and Eagle also are a full ounce of gold but the coins are .999 gold.
The Buffalo is .9999 gold
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United States
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I feel the worst one to get is the Libertad proofs. Mark up is too high and the price appreciation is nil. Besides, what good is a gold coin done in proof with no COA nor presentation case, just a capsule. Waste of money and time and their low numbers do not translate into bigger reward over time.
Therefore, the best gold coin you are left with is obviously the American gold eagle coin, the most sought after gold coin in the world because of its high liquidity and backing of the United States of America. The maple just doesn't cut it, really leaves get sucked away, mulched etc. Go with the strength and majesty of the American Eagle... in fact I suggest you upgrade to a PROOF eagle with its stunning and classic velvet blue packaging.
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United States
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you will find that there is less of a premium for certain coins then others.
My LCS sells maples and libertads for less then AGE's.
If you are buying for gold, then buy the one with the cheapest premium.
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United States
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Yep, lowest premium. So far the lowest one I've seen is the gold philharmonic.
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Canada
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I'd go for the Libertad proof - lower mintage, it's a proof, and it is interesting.
If I was buying small amounts of gold, more to hold than to try and flip... I would mix it up. Getting half-ounces from every major bullion-issuing country would be a good start, as would be hunting down extremely low-mintage bullion from countries that do not have well-known bullion programs (Polish Golden Eagles, Russian St. Georges...).
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 United Kingdom
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Current Pricing
$1,348 - American Gold Eagle 2013
$1,333 - Canadian Gold Maple Leaf 2013
$1,380 - Gold Mexican Libertad Proof 2013
$1,360 - Austrian Gold Philharmonics
$1,348 - American Gold Buffalo
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Japan
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in that order
libertad, buffalo, AGE, maple, philar
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United States
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I normally like the old US gold when it can be purchased with minimal premium, but I also go to the AGE in bullion.
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United States
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3rd and last place for me would be the American Gold Eagles. I have some 1/10's and 1/2's AGE's. They are a gorgeous design, but I really wish the coin was .99999 24k gold. Despite being the most popular #1 gold coin in the USA (and on this thread), I am a purist in bullion.The AGE gold purity is .9167 and is 22k gold. One of the reasons for 22k is durability, but I personally could careless about it because I take care of my bullion. To make up for 22k, the AGE coin itself is more heavier in terms of weight than a Maple or Libertad.
I would rank the Gold Maple Leaf #1 as it is .99999 and pure 24k gold. The design and popularity is world known just like an AGE and they have some interesting designs in terms of privy marks.
Keep in mind this is just bullion opinion.
Libertad would be 2nd for me and I have never owned a gold one. Proof or not, I really wouldn't care. Just as long as it weighs out to 1 troy oz. The design on the libertads are gorgeous in silver form. I can only imagine .99999 gold.
I have managed to scrape and stack four Buffalo 1 oz Gold Coins and four 1 oz Gold Maples, those by far are my favorite and are fun to look at & hold. The design on the US Gold Buffalo is great and it is the US version of .9999 Gold. That's the one I'd target over the AGE....if you want to get really fancy with a Gold Buffalo, check out the 2008 fractionals. The $ prices are very high - even for a 1/10th. I don't even own any of those and probably never will.
As you can see the responses to your inquiry, a lot of folks are advising American Gold Eagles - no harm in getting them either.
At the end of the day, it's all just a matter of preference.
Good luck.
Edited by tripncoins
11/09/2013 10:07 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Gold Buffalo's are very nice.
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United Kingdom
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If it's bullion value then it doesn't matter much. If it's a coin re-sell thing then we here over the pond like the Gold Maple Leaf.
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