latin monetary union

Low Premium Fractional Gold Coins

20 Francs Gold Coins

An effective way to stack gold, either as a hedge or for financial security, is to buy low-premium fractional gold coins. Some of the lowest premiums can be found in vintage gold coins. These include Pre-1933 US Mint gold coins as well as those minted throughout Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.  Most coins … Read moreLow Premium Fractional Gold Coins

Gold Coins of the Latin Monetary Union (LMU)

The Euro currency was not the first attempt in Europe to create a unified currency and trade structure. In the mid-19th century there was an attempt to unify several different European currencies under a structure called the Latin Monetary Union (LMU). During this time most European countries were still using coinage and currency made from … Read moreGold Coins of the Latin Monetary Union (LMU)