Not all gold is created equal.

Pure gold is .999 percent pure or also known as 24 karats (the letter “k” representing karats). Most gold jewelry is 14k. It can be less or more. The purer gold is the more malleable and therefore jewelry can be easily damaged if it is 18-24k. That is why most jewelry is 14k, it can withstand more abuse than higher karats..

Gold bullion is .999 percent pure. Most coins minted today are 91% – 100% pure.

If you buy gold bullion, the price is determined by the spot price of today’s market. That said as an investor, you are speculating that gold prices will go up from what price you purchased it. That also holds true for gold stocks.

Older gold coins are not a speculation. Their value is determined by their age, demand, supply, rarity, history and condition. There are only so many older gold coins available that are in mint condition. As time goes by, their value increases regardless of the gold spot price. When you have something of historic importance, something that is rare, something that is in very good condition, you will always have something that is in demand causing the price to far exceed it’s cost in today’s market. That is why not all gold is created equal.

Many would argue that you will pay more for older gold coins, that there is a high premium to be paid. That the premium will prevent you to reaching profits quicker.  That is true if you are looking strictly at a short-term investment (1-4 years). However, if you are looking long term, 5+ years, gold coins have out performed any other investment in the gold market hands down. Many coins increasing in value over 7000%.

Buying old gold coins is no different than buying any gold that has historic value. The gold found in King Tut’s tomb is priceless. If you could buy the gold artifacts, image how much it would cost you. It’s not the gold that makes it so valuable, it’s the fact it is 1000′s of years old, in perfect condition and it’s from a pharaoh, giving it great historic importance.

Any gold coins recovered from shipwrecks like the Atocha, Consolacion, 1715 fleet, Vliegenthart, Princess Louisa, Reijgersdaal, El Cazador, Maravillas, that are in mint condition, are sold at a higher premium that newer coins. That goes without saying, but I am making a point that not all gold is created equal and many will argue the case that you shouldn’t buy old gold coins… they want you to buy today’s bullion as an investor.

The trick to finding the perfect investment with gold coins is something that isn’t too old or too new. Coins minted in the late 1800′s – 1933 offer more opportunity for the value to escalate the fastest.

If you are going to speculate, buy gold bullion for protection against an economic disaster.

If you are looking to make big profits and can hold on to your investment long term, buy gold coins.

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Here is a video to educate you about gold investment coins.  Be sure to request our FREE “Gold Investment Guide”. The guide will not only educate you about gold opportunities but will also show you what to avoid in gold investments.