Prior to the Great Depression, gold coins were the normal and natural form of money and in common circulation throughout the world.
Gold coins can bring unique diversity to an existing investment portfolio, while expanding on an interest in numismatics or history. Beyond potential financial gains, the process of collecting, studying, and preserving historical coins can morph into a numismatic hobby.
HSBC has launched a blockchain-based digital gold token for retail investors in Hong Kong that is backed by physical gold held in the bank’s London vault allowing for efficient and cost-effective tracking of allocated and unallocated gold holdings.
Young investors in China have started a trend towards accumulating tangible wealth by stacking 1 gram gold beans. The beans are affordable and are viewed as a low-risk investment options.
Costco has broadened its selection of precious metals, introducing an array of new coins and bars to cater to the growing interest in tangible assets. The addition includes a variety of gold and silver coins and bars from renowned mints around the world, making it easier for members to diversify their investment portfolios.
The new lineup features investment-grade bullion coins such as the American Gold Eagle, Canadian Maple Leaf, along with various sizes of gold bars from PAMP Suisse and the RAND Refinery.
Costco, best known for their $1.50 hotdog and soda combo, is now offering members additional investment-grade precious metals that are available to buy online.
The United States Mint Commemorative Coin Program issues coins that celebrate and honor American people, places, events, and institutions. The Greatest Generation commemorative coin program honors the service and sacrifice of American soldiers and civilians during World War II.
In June 2021, the US Mint added an anti-counterfeiting notch to the edge of annually minted coins like the American Eagle Gold and Silver coins. The notches also appear also on the redesigned gold and silver American Eagles with Uncirculated (Burnished) and Proof finishes.
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Call of Duty video game franchise, Activision has partnered with PAMP Suisse to develop a line of limited edition silver and gold bars featuring the imagery from the game.
Fractional gold coins are one of the easiest and most affordable ways to buy gold coins. However, modern fractional gold coin premiums can seem extremely high relative to their full troy ounce counterparts.
Fractional gold coins have been circulated as currency for hundreds of years. As a result there are many different vintage fractional gold coins available that carry a lower premium than their modern equivalents.
Gold is the one thing that is universally recognized worldwide as a store of value. Virtually anywhere in the world where you can find a local coin shop or precious metals broker, you can exchange a gold bar for local currency.
The surface of all precious metals have microscopic topographic features that are as unique as human fingerprints.
The PAMP Suisse Veriscan Mobile Application can be used to authenticate gold, silver and platinum bars that are issued by PAMP Suisse, along with bullion coins and bars that are issued by a handful of other established mints that include the Royal Australian Mint, Bank of China, Lombard Bank Malta and UBS.