American gold eagles are 22k gold and not 24k though they still contain an oz of gold (you probably already know that and just accidentally said 24k in the video but I wasn’t sure)
How are you my friend , i can't believe you never spoke about the $50 Gold Buffalo, they are the most beautiful gold coin on the market. I got my first one 2023 w proof 70, its awesome can't wait until i get my second one. And a $10,000 safe to lock it down lol.
The Krugerrand is actually 0.917 gold. US gold eagle is 0.9167. My guess is to harden the gold as it is not durable. I have dropped a 24k gold ring before and it deformed badly. Yes there are 24k gold jewelry out there. The most common is called "Chinese Gold".
As a biased American, all of our constitutional gold (pre 33) is gorgeous!!! The only other gold coin that comes even close in beauty is a Sovereign... I mean it has a Dragon getting slayed on it!
I also think it would be cool if you did a video specifically on your favorite - Pre-33 gold. I know you have shared your collection of those before, as well as your experience getting them graded. I would be interested in a video discussing where to get these, whether to buy them/get them graded or not, cleaned or not, different designs, etc. Keep up the good work!
Hi Max. Great video! Thanks for sharing. I believe you misspoke about the American Gold Eagle though. It is not .999 or 24K gold. Per the US Mint website "Composition is 91.67% gold, 3% silver, balance copper." The "American Buffalo Gold Bullion Coins are one ounce of .9999 fine 24-karat gold," on the other hand. You didn't mention Buffalos. I would be interested to know your take on those.
You are 100% right. I totally misspoke on that. I also should have included the gold buffalo. Would definitely be A tier (maybe even S tier if I think about it)
You are also right about gold nuggets. They appeal to collectors. There are gold collectors out there that also collect gold crystals in matrix. They are also very picky with information. They must have location, not just country but up to the river or mine it was collected.
Au-79 Gold atomic mass 196.89. The colors of gold can aldo be Rose Gold Copperand Au White Gold Platinum and Au Purple Gold Aluminum and Au Blue Gold Indium and Au Green Gold Gold and Silver Black Gold Cobalt and Gold
@@Silverpicker my dad used to tell me I only know two perfect people in the world you and me and then he would say and I’m not sure about you. They are still 1 ounce of gold that’s what matters.
You need your research the gold purity of both the American Eagle and Krug. Both are 22k not 999.9 24k. They contain a full oz of gold but added silver and copper for rigidity. You lost me at Gold Backs.
I’d put goldbacks in the same tier as the one grain carded bar, I wouldn’t have put those in F.. I’d put them both in a C and D category. I just like fractional for a few reasons
Old Islamic gold coins often go for around spot at auctions, including fees, and sometimes even a hair under. This goes even for some of the earliest Islamic gold. This is because the numismatic collector base for these coins is so small. Back in 2018-2019 I also saw much of the common Byzantine gold going for spot, and poor condition pieces going under spot. However, the Byzantine stuff has gone up in price. This was good for me since I doubled my money on many pieces after holding them just a year or two when I decided to shift away from collecting them. Still, common Byzantine gold coins and Islamic gold coins are good candidates if you want to stack some old gold. Unfortunately for us collectors going older than this you see the prices spike quite rapidly.
the best way to learn which is the best us by selling it back or chatting with a store owner..most people who collect are oblivious to what happens when they sell back...i disagree on sone..the eagle is valued highly by dealers..theres the collector and theres the stacker..
Best gold is the one you get under spot, period😉 Picked up a 0,167oz 23K commemorative round today for 7% under spot, hard to beat! Where i’m at gold is gold and the dealers pay per purity and not the picture on the gold.
Goldbacks = garbage. Jewelry is too high a premium for a good return unless bought at a reasonable price. I will stick with bars and most coins as to what my money will be spent on.
I don't see Krugerrands ever being ranked above AGEs. They are both 22K but the eagle has silver and copper to round it out instead of just copper. Sure you can get the krug for less, but do you really want the association with Apartheid?
The best way of dealing with Goldbacks is to buy them wholesale direct from Alpine and have them vault them. There are several advantages to this 1) No vault fees for Goldbacks 2) You can lease your Goldbacks and gain interest. I think there is a minimum But I don't recall, it's not a lot though. 3) You can sell back to Alpine for no fee at current wholesale price. That's a better deal than trying to sell Goldbacks on the market to a dealer who will only give you melt value. So current melt value of a 1GB note as of 2/29 is $2.06 in gold But selling it back to Alpine will get you $3.99
American gold eagles are 22k gold and not 24k though they still contain an oz of gold (you probably already know that and just accidentally said 24k in the video but I wasn’t sure)
You are 100% right on the purity issue. Don't know how I missed that when making this video 🤷♂️
How are you my friend , i can't believe you never spoke about the $50 Gold Buffalo, they are the most beautiful gold coin on the market. I got my first one 2023 w proof 70, its awesome can't wait until i get my second one. And a $10,000 safe to lock it down lol.
You are 100% right! Can't believe I missed it!
The Krugerrand is actually 0.917 gold. US gold eagle is 0.9167. My guess is to harden the gold as it is not durable. I have dropped a 24k gold ring before and it deformed badly. Yes there are 24k gold jewelry out there. The most common is called "Chinese Gold".
Yep, totally misspoke on that one! My mistake!
As a biased American, all of our constitutional gold (pre 33) is gorgeous!!! The only other gold coin that comes even close in beauty is a Sovereign... I mean it has a Dragon getting slayed on it!
Lol you are right indeed. I love the Sov's design, but I hate that you can't tell whether it's 1 or 1/2 Sov without physically holding it
@@Silverpicker so true! Thanks for responding! This is so cool! 😁
I also think it would be cool if you did a video specifically on your favorite - Pre-33 gold. I know you have shared your collection of those before, as well as your experience getting them graded. I would be interested in a video discussing where to get these, whether to buy them/get them graded or not, cleaned or not, different designs, etc. Keep up the good work!
Hi Max. Great video! Thanks for sharing. I believe you misspoke about the American Gold Eagle though. It is not .999 or 24K gold. Per the US Mint website "Composition is 91.67% gold, 3% silver, balance copper." The "American Buffalo Gold Bullion Coins are one ounce of .9999 fine 24-karat gold," on the other hand. You didn't mention Buffalos. I would be interested to know your take on those.
You are 100% right. I totally misspoke on that. I also should have included the gold buffalo. Would definitely be A tier (maybe even S tier if I think about it)
I like the gold 1/4oz Britannia, maples and when affordable the AGE. My first gold was the sovereigns too
My list :
S• Pre-33, World coins, Sovereigns
A• Jewelry, Indian Jewelry, Maples, World bullion
B• Poured bars, Eagles, generic rounds, generic bars, Krugerrand
C• Nuggets, gimmick coins, 1g bars
D• Goldbacks, Teeth
F• Vial, grain cards
You are also right about gold nuggets. They appeal to collectors. There are gold collectors out there that also collect gold crystals in matrix. They are also very picky with information. They must have location, not just country but up to the river or mine it was collected.
Perth Mint Gold Coin is definitely S+ Tier for me.
Great Vid :)
Au-79 Gold atomic mass 196.89.
The colors of gold can aldo be
Rose Gold Copperand Au
White Gold Platinum and Au
Purple Gold Aluminum and Au
Blue Gold Indium and Au
Green Gold Gold and Silver
Black Gold Cobalt and Gold
South African krugerrand are not 999 gold.
22kt just like age.
Yep, you're right. My mistake
@@Silverpicker my dad used to tell me I only know two perfect people in the world you and me and then he would say and I’m not sure about you. They are still 1 ounce of gold that’s what matters.
You need your research the gold purity of both the American Eagle and Krug. Both are 22k not 999.9 24k. They contain a full oz of gold but added silver and copper for rigidity. You lost me at Gold Backs.
You are 100% right on the purity issue. Don't know how I missed that when making this video 🤷♂️
I’d put goldbacks in the same tier as the one grain carded bar, I wouldn’t have put those in F.. I’d put them both in a C and D category. I just like fractional for a few reasons
Old Islamic gold coins often go for around spot at auctions, including fees, and sometimes even a hair under. This goes even for some of the earliest Islamic gold. This is because the numismatic collector base for these coins is so small. Back in 2018-2019 I also saw much of the common Byzantine gold going for spot, and poor condition pieces going under spot. However, the Byzantine stuff has gone up in price. This was good for me since I doubled my money on many pieces after holding them just a year or two when I decided to shift away from collecting them.
Still, common Byzantine gold coins and Islamic gold coins are good candidates if you want to stack some old gold. Unfortunately for us collectors going older than this you see the prices spike quite rapidly.
the best way to learn which is the best us by selling it back or chatting with a store owner..most people who collect are oblivious to what happens when they sell back...i disagree on sone..the eagle is valued highly by dealers..theres the collector and theres the stacker..
Dude, you need to do a little more research on purity before posting videos like this. Credibility is everything on RUclips.
You are 100% right. Not sure how I missed that. Clearly I've learned an important lesson about proofreading 🤦♂️
@@Silverpicker No worries! I knew what it was so it didn't affect me lol. We all make mistakes.
Best gold is the one you get under spot, period😉 Picked up a 0,167oz 23K commemorative round today for 7% under spot, hard to beat! Where i’m at gold is gold and the dealers pay per purity and not the picture on the gold.
Couldn't agree more!
It wouldn’t have made a difference, but you could have added US gold bank notes
would be nice to be able to buy below spot lol that implies you don't pay a premium on top of the price of the metal
If anyone has any questions about goldbacks please feel free to ask me!
Goldbacks = garbage. Jewelry is too high a premium for a good return unless bought at a reasonable price. I will stick with bars and most coins as to what my money will be spent on.
Why do you think Goldbacks are garbage? They're one of the highest demand gold bullion items launched in a long time. People love them
Solidii and aurii would be F-tier because of the premiums?
I didn't include Ancients for that reason
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I don't see Krugerrands ever being ranked above AGEs. They are both 22K but the eagle has silver and copper to round it out instead of just copper. Sure you can get the krug for less, but do you really want the association with Apartheid?
I think the alloy is kind of irrelevant, but I do see your point about apartheid. I like them mostly because they're so well known globally
the krugerrand and the us eagle are not .999
You are 100% right. Don't know how I missed that 🤷♂️
Where is the gold Buffalo? (My favorite) ✊🇺🇸
I can't believe I left that off 🤦♂️
You miss ancient gold coins
Fair point
The best way of dealing with Goldbacks is to buy them wholesale direct from Alpine and have them vault them.
There are several advantages to this
1) No vault fees for Goldbacks
2) You can lease your Goldbacks and gain interest. I think there is a minimum But I don't recall, it's not a lot though.
3) You can sell back to Alpine for no fee at current wholesale price.
That's a better deal than trying to sell Goldbacks on the market to a dealer who will only give you melt value.
So current melt value of a 1GB note as of 2/29 is $2.06 in gold
But selling it back to Alpine will get you $3.99
Well said!!
great video
i love your channel please heart my comment
I’m 12 and started collecting a few years ago thanks to your channel
Thanks so much!!
Youre so welcome
I collect a us 20-21st century type set
You inspired me to do so
It takes a long time since i live in South Korea
Your list stinks but I understand it's just your opinion😂
Well you certainly get straight to the point 😂
@@Silverpicker also a new sub so you get that👍