Coins fall into three main categories, and differ in how they are valued. Click a category tab below to learn the
distinct advantages and limitations of each.
Bullion
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Numismatic
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Limited-Mintage
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Bullion Coins & Bars
The value of bullion is derived primarily from its precious metals content. Therefore, the price
of a bullion coins and bars is very closely related to the spot prices of gold, silver, and sometimes platinum.
There is no historical precedent for bullion to command a value much beyond that of the current spot price.
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Numismatic Coins
Numismatic coins are rare coins that have been minted prior to 1933 and can never be reproduced. As one might imagine,
these coins become more rare over time often catapulting their worth far beyond that of the current spot price.
Thus, their worth is twofold: a function of the current spot price and a premium allocated by its rarity.
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Limited-Mintage Coins
Occupying a middle ground between bullion and numismatic coins is the limited-mintage category. These special version coins have a population
and availability that set them apart from ordinary bullion coins because they are typically limited in their production. These coins
are produced by sovereign mints such as the Royal Canadian Mint or the Australian Mint, have a government guarantee and have a monetary
face value. The coins value could be two-fold: the spot price of the metal, along with any premium received due to limited production.
An example of limited-mintage coins is the Mount Rushmore series, struck by the New Zealand Mint, with an exceptional 99.99% purity.