Classic European and World Gold Coinage is an often overlooked but extremely important sector in today's gold market. We recommend pre 1933 European and World gold coins as an intelligent alternative to modern gold bullion coins or bars as there is often more room for appreciation with these coins.
The prices of these beautiful coins are only slightly more expensive than modern gold bullion but offer many advantages. These include increasing scarcity and historical significance. European gold coins are recognised as one of the most advantageous ways to invest in “bulk” gold, by sophisticated investors.
We sell unusual and extremely high-quality European, American and World Gold coins for collectors and investors at a small premium to the price of bullion coins. We also sell rare U.S. gold and silver coins such as $20 Liberties, St. Gaudens, Peace and Morgan Silver in collectible certified form. These rare coins are carefully hand selected by numismatists for their eye appeal and quality and are certified for grade & authenticity by the PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) or the NGC ( Numismatic Guaranty Corp.)
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British Sovereign (1817-2003)
The British Sovereign (originally the one pound coin) is the most widely traded gold semi-numismatic gold coin in the world. There is constant and excellent liquidity in most countries in the world. For the person looking for a small gold coin (.2354 ounces fine gold content) and the potential for the premium (numismatic value) to rise, British Sovereigns are a good way to invest in gold.
In 1816 the gold British Sovereign was first introduced, and as the British Empire expanded under Queen Victoria during the 1800’s, this coin came to be the world’s most widely distributed gold coin. Minted originally in London, the Sovereign came to be minted all over the world as Australia and South Africa came to be large gold producers. Mints in Pretoria, Bombay, Ottawa, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney turned out hundreds of millions of Sovereigns during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.
The design of Saint George, aboard his brave steed, slaying the dragon is common to the reverse of all variations of this bullion coin. The Sovereign is a popular coin for investors and collectors alike.
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Actual Gold Content: .2354 troy ounce. Purity or Fineness .917 Minted 1816 - 2004 Kings: Queens: |
German “Wilhelm II” Gold 20 Marks (1890-1913)
Minted from 1888 to 1915, the German “Wilhelm II” Gold 20 Marks harkens back to the grand period of the Prussian monarchy, before the ravages of World War One, the terrible economic hardship, and the political insanity that followed. At the time, anyone wise enough to hold wealth in these historic gold coins had protection from the devastating effects of inflation—and the same holds true today.
They are beautifully designed and struck; they have fascinating historical significance; they carry high demand among European and American collectors; and they offer a tremendous value in today’s market, trading at unusually low premiums relative to their gold melt value.
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Minted 1888 - 1915 Fineness: .900 Actual Gold Content: .2304 troy ounce |
French 20 Franc (1852-1914)
In 1871, Switzerland, France, Belgium, and Italy agreed to standardize the weight and face value of their gold coins so that they could trade on par value, much like the ECU today. They settled on the 20 franc gold coin, containing .1867 ounces of pure gold. Each country produced beautiful coins reflecting its own unique heritage and history. From the 1800s to the mid-1930s, gold 20 franc coins were the backbone of European commerce. In 1933, when the United States abandoned gold coinage as currency, the rest of the world quickly followed suit and mintage ceased. Today these 20 franc gold coins are not only pieces of history, they are works of art in their own right and fascinating reminders of a bygone golden era.
The historic significance of these coins, their size (.1867 troy ounce) and their .900 fine purity have made this coin a favorite with investors and collectors who want the security of bullion coins with low premiums.
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Minted 1852 - 1914 Fineness: .900 Actual Gold Content: .1867 troy ounce Napoleon III (1852-1870). Angels (1870-1898). Roosters (1899-1914). |
Swiss 20 Franc (1883-1930)
In 1871, Switzerland, France, Belgium, and Italy agreed to standardize the weight and face value of their gold coins so that they could trade on par value, much like the ECU today. They settled on the 20 franc gold coin, containing .1867 ounces of pure gold. Each country produced beautiful coins reflecting its own unique heritage and history. From the 1800s to the mid-1930s, gold 20 franc coins were the backbone of European commerce. In 1933, when the United States abandoned gold coinage as currency, the rest of the world quickly followed suit and mintage ceased. Today these 20 franc gold coins are not only pieces of history, they are works of art in their own right and fascinating reminders of a bygone golden era.
The historic significance of these coins, their size (.1867 troy ounce) and their .900 fine purity have made this coin a favorite with investors and collectors who want the security of bullion coins with low premiums.
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Minted 1883-1930 Fineness: .900 Actual Gold Content: .1867 troy ounce Confederatio Helvetia |
Italian 20 Lira (1880-1897)
In 1871, Switzerland, France, Belgium, and Italy agreed to standardize the weight and face value of their gold coins so that they could trade on par value, much like the ECU today. They settled on the 20 franc gold coin, containing .1867 ounces of pure gold. Each country produced beautiful coins reflecting its own unique heritage and history. From the 1800s to the mid-1930s, gold 20 franc coins were the backbone of European commerce. In 1933, when the United States abandoned gold coinage as currency, the rest of the world quickly followed suit and mintage ceased. Today these 20 franc gold coins are not only pieces of history, they are works of art in their own right and fascinating reminders of a bygone golden era.
The historic significance of these coins, their size (.1867 troy ounce) and their .900 fine purity have made this coin a favorite with investors and collectors who want the security of bullion coins with low premiums.
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Minted 1880 - 1897 Fineness: .900 Actual Gold Content: .1867 troy ounce |
Netherland 10 Guilder (1875-1933)
Netherlands 10 Guilder gold coins are an excellent choice for gold investors and coin collectors alike, offering true scarcity, historical importance, and classic European beauty at common gold coin prices.
Slightly larger in size and gold content then the popular French gold 20 franc “Lucky Angel” but far more scarce, Dutch gold 10 guilder “Kings” are an excellent value in today’s market. These scarce, classic European gold coins were minted before 1900, yet they're trading now at prices very near to their gold melt value.
These unusual coins are also a favorite among history buffs. William III was widely admired during his time as an enlightened constitutional monarch who guided his nation through many progressive reforms.
We strongly recommend these Dutch 10 guilders as an alternative to modern gold bullion coins for gold investors seeking that extra leverage to the gold market that only scarce, classic gold coins provide.
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Minted 1875 - 1933 Fineness: .900 Actual Gold Content: .1947 troy ounce Kings Queens |
Belgian 20 Franc (1867-1882)
In 1871, Switzerland, France, Belgium, and Italy agreed to standardize the weight and face value of their gold coins so that they could trade on par value, much like the ECU today. They settled on the 20 franc gold coin, containing .1867 ounces of pure gold. Each country produced beautiful coins reflecting its own unique heritage and history. From the 1800s to the mid-1930s, gold 20 franc coins were the backbone of European commerce. In 1933, when the United States abandoned gold coinage as currency, the rest of the world quickly followed suit and mintage ceased. Today these 20 franc gold coins are not only pieces of history, they are works of art in their own right and fascinating reminders of a bygone golden era.
The historic significance of these coins, their size (.1867 troy ounce) and their .900 fine purity have made this coin a favorite with investors and collectors who want the security of bullion coins with low premiums.
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Minted 1867 - 1882 Fineness: .900 Actual Gold Content: .1867 troy ounce |
Austrian Ducat
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Hungarian Korona
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Minted 1892 - 1918 Fineness: .900 Actual Gold Content: 100 Korona: .9802 troy ounce 20 Korona: .1960 troy ounce |
Swedish Kronor
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Danish Kroner
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Russian 10 rouble (1898-1911)
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Polish Zloty
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Americas Gold Coins
United States Liberty $20 piece (1850-1907)
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Gross Weight: 33.346 grams Fineness: .900 Actual Gold Content: .9675 troy ounce |
United States Saint Gauden $20 coin
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Gross Weight: 33.346 grams Fineness: .900 Actual Gold Content: .9675 troy ounce |
Indian Eagle Gold Coins
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$10 Indian Eagle $10 Liberty Eagle $5 Indian ½ Eagle $5 Liberty ½ Eagle $2 ½ Indian ¼ Eagle $2 ½ Liberty ¼ Eagle . MS-60-70 Grade |
U.S. $20 Semi-Numismatic Gold Coins
U.S. $20 Semi-numismatic Gold Coins; Higher-Grade Mint and near mint condition.
This area of the gold market is for the client interested in adding a higher risk-reward ratio to his or her gold portfolio. All items in this category purchased from us come authenticated and graded by an independent third party grading service. These collectible gold coins offer a double-play profit potential: First, as the price of gold rises; second, as the premium expands due to limited supply versus rising demand. These coins should not be viewed as a proxy for gold bullion and the low-premium pre-33 European gold coins.
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Mexican Peso
Some of the most beautiful coins in the world are the Gold Peso Coins from Mexico. The most striking is the majestic Mexican 50 Peso coin, commonly called the Mex50, pictured here. The inspiring design of the winged Angel of Victory soaring above the ancient mountains of Mexico on the obverse and the Eagle and Serpent on the Cactus (the national symbol of Mexico) on the reverse make this coin attractive to collectors as well as investors. These coins are unusual in that the gold content is higher than the standard 1 ounce, one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce. Because they contain more pure gold than the standard issues of other national mints, they are an exceptional value in bullion coins.
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Argentine 5 Peso
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Minted 1881-1896 .2334 ounces fine gold |
Uruguayan 5 Peso (1930)
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Minted 1930 Fineness: .900 Actual Gold Content: .2501 troy ounce |
We also sell Rare U.S. gold and silver coins such as $20 Liberties, St. Gaudens, Peace and Morgan Silver Dollars in collectible certified form. These rare coins are carefully hand selected by numismatists for their eye appeal and quality. They are certified for grade & authenticity by PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) & NGC ( Numismatic Guaranty Corp.) . These coins have a higher risk-reward ratio having the possibilty of an appreciation in two ways. Through both their high gold content, their historical significance, their scarcity and collector demand for them, these coins can appreciate more significantly than bullion.
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