Numismatic Gold Coins - Top Pick for Investment Gold

In modern times, savvy investors have used Liberty Head double eagles to diversify their portfolios and protect their wealth.  Though they are no longer apart of American History, there are many who would argue that gold is one of the only forms of “real money”.  In contrast with paper dollars that can be printed in any quantity, gold has a limited supply and worldwide demand, stemming back from the earliest civilizations.

Average circulated, common date Liberty double eagles are often used by individuals as a hedge against inflation and as an alternative to bullion coins, such as the Krugerrand, Maple Leaf and American Eagle.  Newer forms of gold coins that continue to be produced are considered “bulk gold” and trade only slightly above gold bars following the spot price of gold. Gold bullion is valued by its metal content alone, as rarity is not a factor.  Most financial advisors recommend the inclusion of 10-30% assets in precious metals to offset fluctuations in the economy. 

Liberty double eagles, while comprised of gold, are categorized as investment grade gold, as are other rare US coins, and known as numismatic.  Investors are drawn to the twofold investment benefits of these historical coins because they not only reap the benefits when the intrinsic metal content of their coins appreciate, they also increase due to their collectible value. 

Investors following the market have capitalized on the data showing that numismatic coins consistently outperformed gold bullion. Many have acquired great wealth, as well as enjoyment through their collections of numismatic coins.  For 35 years, investment grade gold has consistently been one of the top non-leveraged investments in the world.  Historical charts have shown that even when the price of gold has dropped, rare coins have continued to thrive.  The reason behind this is that supply, demand, and dealer inventories affect the price far more than the price of gold.  Value is also determined by the condition and scarcity of the coins. For instance, the highest paid amount for a single gold coin was $7.59 million dollars. The coin was a 1933 Double Eagle Gold Coin, the last production year for the double eagle and never released to the public.