Gold Bullion Online
There is no precious metal in the world coveted more than gold. The famous “yellow metal” has been a standard by which wealth is measured for centuries, and as civilizations took the first steps out of the Dark Ages and into international trade in the Middle Ages and beyond, gold was there as the standard unit of commerce used by nations and people who spoke different languages. Despite language and cultural barriers, everyone understands the value of gold. Today, gold bullion remains a primary vehicle for private investment and the protection of wealth. The JM Bullion catalog contains a wide array of gold bullion products, some of which you can learn more about below.
Gold Bullion Coins
Many investors buying gold turn to gold bullion coins from sovereign mints. Buying gold coins is a popular choice because the weight and purity of the coins are backed by a central bank and sovereign. Moreover, gold coins are produced on an annual basis to meet consumer demand, so there’s rarely a shortage of gold coins available to those investors who want to purchase the precious metal in this form. The following are some of the most popular gold coins for sale:
American Gold Eagle: The most popular American gold coin, the Gold Eagle features Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ design of Lady Liberty from the $20 Gold Double Eagle on its obverse side. The reverse includes a design from Miley Busiek introduced in 1986 exclusively for this coin series. Gold Eagles are available with 22-karat gold in weights of 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz.
American Gold Buffalo: The Gold Buffalo coin revives the designs from Buffalo Nickel design by James Earle Fraser. The coin was the first-ever 24-karat gold coin from the United States Mint and is available only in 1 oz gold. The obverse features a right-profile portrait of a Native American figure with an American bison in left-profile relief on the reverse of the coins.
British Gold Britannia: The Royal Mint of England issues the Gold Britannia annually. The obverse field includes a portrait of the reigning monarch of England, Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side bears the image of Britannia from Philip Nathan. The coins were first issued in 1987 with 22-karat gold and now feature .9999 pure gold content. gold shop
South African Gold Krugerrand: The oldest gold bullion coin in the world, the Gold Krugerrand debuted in 1967 with a 1 oz gold coin. The program grew in 1980 to feature three fractional weights of 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz. On the obverse side is the left-profile portrait of Paul Kruger, the first democratically elected leader of the South African Republic in 1883. The reverse includes the Springbok antelope, the national symbol of South Africa.
Austrian Gold Philharmonic: Austria’s leading bullion coin, the Gold Philharmonic features the same designs on the obverse and reverse each year. The Gold Philharmonic is the only European gold coin that bridged the gap from pre-Euro to the Eurozone economy. Issued first in 1989, the coins originally had face values in Austrian Shillings and now have Euros as the listed face value. Gold Philharmonics have .9999 pure gold and available weights include 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz, and 1/25 oz options. The designs come from Austrian Mint Chief Engraver Thomas Pesendorfer.
Australian Gold Kangaroo: The Australian Gold Kangaroo is the longest-running gold bullion coin from Australia. Introduced by the Perth Mint in 1986 as the Gold Nugget, since 1990 the coins have been available with new designs of the kangaroo on the reverse. Queen Elizabeth II features on the obverse each year in designs that are updated regularly to reflect her age. Each one has .9999 pure gold content.
British Gold Queen’s Beast: In the newest issue from the Royal Mint of England, the Queen’s Beast Collection features 10 designs depicting the heraldic beasts that appeared in the form of wooden sculptures at the coronation ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Each of those 10 designs is available in 1 oz gold bullion coin. Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait is on the obverse in the fifth-generation artwork from Jody Clark, with varying heraldic beasts on the reverse. The heraldic beast designs also come from Jody Clark.
Canadian Gold Maple Leaf: The Gold Maple Leaf coin is one of the most prominent gold bullion offerings in the world. Struck by the Royal Canadian Mint since 1979, the Gold Maple Leaf includes 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz coins with the sugar maple leaf on the reverse and Queen Elizabeth II’s effigy on the obverse. Since 1982, the Gold Maple Leaf coins feature .9999 pure gold content.
Chinese Gold Panda: Introduced in 1982, the Chinese Gold Panda is among the longest-running gold bullion programs. Offered in 1982 with 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz coins, the Chinese Mint added a 1/20 oz coin in 1983. The coins have the same design of the Temple of Heaven each year on one side, with new designs of the Giant Panda species on the o