1oz & 1/2oz gold vs silver 1oz. Can someone post a photo?

[ChrisSilver]

I was wondering if anyone would be able to upload a photo showing the size comparison between a 1/2oz and 1oz gold coins, vs a 1oz silver coin?

I am really thinking about buying a 1/2 oz gold coin soon, but if its too tiny I will save a little longer and get a full oz.

 

[Danny-boy]

If a pic could show a full sovereign as well for size comparison, that would be ace.

[motorbikez]

Here's a pic of a 1oz silver Britannia bullion coin and a 1oz gold Krugerrand bullion coin,sorry I have no 1/2oz gold coins.

 

 

 

[ChrisSilver]

Thanks for the photo motorbikz

I think 1oz gold coins are a good size. But anything smaller I am thinking might be too small, after all, I don't want to get a magnifying glass out every-time I want to have a look at my collection.

 

What's your opinion, is there still room for a smaller sized coin? 

Personally the smallest silver coin I have is a 1oz, which I find to be a really nice size. So anything smaller than a gold 1oz might seem to small and insignificant. 

[motorbikez]

I quite like sovereigns Chris,I haven't got any at the moment but IMHO I don't think they are too small and are relatively speaking not too dear for a gold coin.

[Danny-boy]

Are the sovs about £200 at the moment?

[ChrisSilver]

Are the sovs about £200 at the moment?

 

Yea. and half sovereigns just under £100. Atkinsons has some. If it wasn't for the fact they were 22 carat I would have bought one maybe, I quite like the classic design on the sovereign, 2012 special one looks nice as well. 

As I have a lot of Perth Mint silver coins though, I think it's only right that I buy a Perth Mint gold coin as well. The Kangaroo's look pretty nice in YT videos.

[tael]

What's your opinion, is there still room for a smaller sized coin?

 

Of course there is room, I favor the 1/10 oz. gold coins for the following reasons...

• Available - Never had a problem getting one
• Affordable - 1/10 of spot + premium is easily managed compared to spot + premium... ouch
• Easily Sold or exchanged - As gold continues to rise, it may not be easy to sell 1K or 2K coin.
• Detail - All the detail of the coin is still there, but yes you may need a magnifying glass

Just my 2 cents... sorry my 1/10 cent

[Pete]

I have 1/10 oz Britannias and they are okay in size - it's what you do with it that counts.

If buying gold coins the premiums tend to be higher the smaller the denomination so always go for one ounce if you can.

I like the Britannias and Canadian Maples, less so the Krugerrands.

If you can get gold proofs at near bullion prices they can be stunning.

[motorbikez]

 

If buying gold coins the premiums tend to be higher the smaller the denomination so always go for one ounce if you can.

 

 

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Agreed you look at any 10th of an oz gold coin the premium is very high.But again if you like the coin buy it, also for anyone wanting a little bit of gold they are affordable.

[tael]

I have to agree, as denomination goes down, the premium does go up.

I could mention dollar cost averaging across ten purchases instead of one, but that could go either way depending on timing.

 

The REAL reason I purchase 1/10th oz. gold is... HEALTH

My wife would kill me if she found out I spent about $1,400 dollars (US) on a small yellow coin, but I can hide 10 purchases of about $150 dollars (US) each over a couple of months .

 

Happy Wife, Happy Life

[motorbikez]

I have to agree, as denomination goes down, the premium does go up.

I could mention dollar cost averaging across ten purchases instead of one, but that could go either way depending on timing.

 

The REAL reason I purchase 1/10th oz. gold is... HEALTH

My wife would kill me if she found out I spent about $1,400 dollars (US) on a small yellow coin, but I can hide 10 purchases of about $150 dollars (US) each over a couple of months .

 

Happy Wife, Happy Life

Nice,something i'm not worried about having got shot of mine last year

[tael]

Happy Wife, Happy Life

 

Nice,something i'm not worried about having got shot of mine last year

 

Are you saying you shot her (wife) last year???

Should you be saying that on a public forum.

 

See how we Americans twist everything

OK, I'm kidding

[motorbikez]

Isn't a trunk something on an elephant and i thought a hood was on your coat not a car

 

Just to clarify for our American buddies no I didn't shoot her

[tael]

Isn't a trunk something on an elephant and i thought a hood was on your coat not a car

 

Just to clarify for our American buddies no I didn't shoot her

Thanks for the clarification/translation, I'm still struggling with the English language thing.

Yes english is my first language and there is no second.

[Dave]

Remember , sovereigns should be the main stacking coin for u.k stackers, tax free, capital gains tax free, can easily be transported through airports, as they have a face value of £1.00 and can be carried as lose change, great for when you want to retire to the sun , they can be sold or traded worldwide , can be bought for low premium over spot. Great looking coin

[Danny-boy]

Yes, they are rather attractive.

I just need to stop thinking how much silver £200 would get me.

Dan

[SilverPirate]

I have to agree, as denomination goes down, the premium does go up.

I could mention dollar cost averaging across ten purchases instead of one, but that could go either way depending on timing.

 

The REAL reason I purchase 1/10th oz. gold is... HEALTH

My wife would kill me if she found out I spent about $1,400 dollars (US) on a small yellow coin, but I can hide 10 purchases of about $150 dollars (US) each over a couple of months .

 

Happy Wife, Happy Life

I got my stack out to take photo's with the view to sell and my wife said why the hell you selling,you should sell in retirement made me hide them again and said don't be silly.I agree happy wife happy life,I must be happy been with her 29 years, mind you she did say to have and to hold i am still waiting for her to hold it.

[tael]

I got my stack out to take photo's with the view to sell and my wife said why the hell you selling,you should sell in retirement made me hide them again and said don't be silly.I agree happy wife happy life,I must be happy been with her 29 years, mind you she did say to have and to hold i am still waiting for her to hold it.

Ha! Ha! Ha! Awesome!!

Same here (26 years), but I thought everything changes with that holding thing after 28 years... now I have nothing to look forward to...   

Thanks SilverPirate

[DogSoldier1973]

Here you go Danny-boy. Silver Britannia next to a Full Sovereign

 

[Pete]

Picture showing left to right -

One ounce gold Britannia, half ounce, quarter ounce and tenth ounce.

Lower row the one ounce silver Britannia and the new 24 carat Britannia 2013 which is larger in diameter but thinner.

[ChrisSilver]

Thanks for the photo pete

So maybe a 1/2 ounce of gold isn't too small like I thought.

[Danny-boy]

Here you go Danny-boy. Silver Britannia next to a Full Sovereign

Cheers mate, it's not that small then.

Just very thin I imagine.

[DogSoldier1973]

Cheers mate, it's not that small then.

Just very thin I imagine.

No problem, I wouldn't really call it thin either, it's the same thickness as a 1p piece  

[Danny-boy]

No problem, I wouldn't really call it thin either, it's the same thickness as a 1p piece

That's thin when you are used to bullion coins. Ha ha.

I do want some though, need to diversify my stack.