Coin Guides
The major bullion coins, compared: purity, sizes, premiums, IRA status and how to spot fakes.
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South African Krugerrand: specs, history and why it can’t go in an IRA
South Africa’s 22-carat gold coin: specs and sizes, its history, why it isn’t allowed in a U.S. IRA, and what to know when you buy or sell.
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Canadian Gold Maple Leaf: purity, security features and IRA status
The Royal Canadian Mint’s 99.99% gold coin: sizes and specs, how its security features work, IRA eligibility, pricing and tax reporting.
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British Gold Britannia: specs, security features and which years qualify for an IRA
The Royal Mint’s gold bullion coin: sizes and specs, its four security features, why only 2013 and later coins qualify for an IRA, and pricing.
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Austrian Gold Philharmonic: specs, design and IRA status
The Austrian Mint’s 99.99% gold coin: sizes from 1/25 oz to 1 oz, its orchestra design, IRA eligibility and what to know when you buy or sell.
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American Gold Eagle: sizes, gold content and what to know before you buy
The U.S. Mint’s gold bullion coin: sizes and specs, why a 22-karat coin is allowed in an IRA, what drives its price, and how to buy and sell it.
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American Gold Buffalo: the U.S. Mint’s 24-karat gold coin
Specs, design and IRA status of the American Gold Buffalo, how it compares with the Gold Eagle, and what to check before you buy or sell one.