KevinFlynn

Which would you rather have? Note or coin?

As I'm obsessed with the duality of fiat and precious metals as currency and money, I decided to collect my artistic (somewhat 😬 ) ideas into one thread... Starting with the Gold <> US Dollar <> other currency triangle

20 Mark, Wilhelm II (German Empire) (reverse) (obverse) Colloquially known as a Goldfuchs (literally "Gold Fox")

20 Mark, Wilhelm II (German Empire) I think I've never shown one of these on here... (reverse) (obverse)

Awesome 😮

I'm tipping my hat to you, sir.

Especially a Belgian dealer makes no sense. LMU coins, at least the 20 Francs, are very liquid at bullion prices. Vreneli (LMUish) sell better than 20 Mark Kaiserreich here in Germany. I would expect any LMU coin to have a huge recognition in their respective countries, like Sovereigns in the UK. In my opinion you can't go wrong with the French and the Swiss. I would try to get a feel for what local dealers and pawn shops are carrying. Especially pawn shops.

Here is an Eagle Type 2. Another poster described the finish as grainy and I agree. I never handled a Buffalo, but maybe you can compare. Take into account that the Eagle is alloyed (22 carat) with a light reddish tint.

Eight kilo of silver do that 😁 My advice still, you seem to be a serious investor, try not to stray too far off your path. Everything governmental coins is more solid than pretty medals. Britannia47 had already shown the "big investment coins". On the Buffalo finish, I own a Gold Eagle and I used to own Gold Philharmonics. Vastly different finish, but both solid gold. The US Mint seems to like their matte finish.

Liverpool?

Okay. Just make sure to get pieces with a solid resale value (premium wise), as in sought after pieces. That's more a problem with silver than with gold, of course. Are you set on one ounce coins? Maybe look into sovereigns, which should be the most liquid gold coins in the UK.

That's only half of the equation. How and under what circumstances do you intend to sell one day?

There are a lot of World coins, one ouncers or similar. Maybe if you told us what your stacking or collecting goals are.

They are not, especially in Europe. They're a good method to get fractional gold at a competitive price.

Canadian Maple and Krügerrand come to mind - unless you only want 24 carat only, then no Krüger.

Do you own your own house? Are you, or is someone at home every day? If no no, a safety deposit box will be a good idea.

It is layered on top of the precious metals, so a casual thief only takes the fiat 😁

So fabulous 😮

Noice 😙 The lower's form reminds me of Perth Mint bars.

He knows his trumpet though 😗

Welcome 🙂 Does Taiwan have national bullion coins?

I would possibly get a version of my regular coins as slabbed for the novelty value. Not wanting to overpay much though.

Who encapsulates the capsule? 😉

Welcome to the forums 🤗 Nice beginnings, leave a photo of a Britannia or two. And we love to answer questions.

Reading through the replies, I think I would grade: proofs that rely on their finish to retain their premiums. Certain numismatics that need to be vallidated (say, 1916 Tabora). My two possible forays out of the bullion area... Though maybe proofs are better kept in their presentation case? Is grading silver a risk, as opposed to gold? Silver is prone to degradation, so how good is a tarnished or milk spotted PF70/MS70?