24k Gold or 22k Gold, Which is Better?

[@2is1gold]

📹We polled the KZbin community and found the Gold Buffalo is the crowd favorite: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGfMnaKYl9toiq8

[@asuarezjd]

I is mine too, but I wonder if its because they think they get less gold with the American Eagle, which is why I wrote the comment below. Some, especially in this beginners video, are asking why one would buy an ounce (emphasis on ounce) of 22k over 24k. They think they get less pure gold content which may have contributed in their decision. I personally like the shiny yellow, I like the "gold yellow" to reflect in my bullions and not look like gold jewelry, ha!

[@luke-te3sr]

Hey I have a question. I want to get gold and silver. The lowest premium on silver in one oz that I have found the bar stamped JM. Would that be a Sellable option in the US

[@ThatGuy-mu2rr]

Is that 25 ounce purchase tax law for an accumulation of 25 oz ? Or does it apply to 25 all in one purchase ?

[@durtyd9625]

@luke 1911 Hell ya! Johnson Matthey (spelling?) Is one of the most known with lots of vintage stauff too! Your safe with any version of JM bar in my opinion. I'm about a year late on this reply so I'm sure you already bought something? Well here's to your purchase 🥳🥳CHEERS 🤙

[@jochimbenschneider1915]

The American Eagle and Baffaloes and St Gaudens for me plus the beautiful Canadian Maple Leaf and Britannia.

[@mariolewis4226]

Goin for my first 1 oz Gold on my b-day in April. I’m definitely getting the American gold eagle, I’ve been wanting one for the last 7 to 8 years just never had the money saved up. This year will finally be the time to acquire my first gold piece.

[@wolfyklip]

No money saved up? What do you have in retirement money?

[@maryperrysmith5815]

I’ve just saved up 4,000. Going to buy for my birthday too. Hopefully get two. Been buying silver. Now time for gold

[@ricinphx]

Congrats, no better feeling when gathering metals than your first ounce of gold. Mine was a gold eagle, I inherited it.

[@manvirsingh3667]

Good luck Always stacking never slacking

[@antoniogranatelli5280]

Bugs Bunny says go for the 24 carrot. It’s 2 carrots more.

[@maryperrysmith5815]

Hahaha funny

[@Brock_CO]

I never see anyone talk about the Britannias but I think they're gorgeous, elegant coins. Especially the new 2021's.

[@2is1gold]

I agree. They're gorgeous coins with very clean lines. They simply don't turn up much here, so I don't buy them. It's a popularity thing, definitely not an aesthetic thing. Cheers!

[@aztecluvcoins8775]

Yes, I also like the Britannia’s as well. They have a super shine and gleam to them. A beautiful coin it is.

[@markheselden438]

I heard that the titan is is tax exempt for US.does anyone know?

[@globalsales4456]

Britannias are in my opinion the number 1 gold coin in the world. This channel talks a lot of Britannias, Royal mint and UK bullion dealers kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJayfKB7nZl1rtk

[@christopherberg9379]

In Canada, the Gold Britannias go for about $10 cheaper than the Gold Maple Leafs

[@bala8oo]

The colour just looks better on the buffalo, just looks more...well more gold

[@2is1gold]

Yeah. It's a consideration for sure.

[@kevinmcdonagh1063]

The buffalo looks like a cheap souvenir coin

[@trekkiejunk]

@kevin McDonagh - that is how I’ve always felt, especially after the first time I saw one in person. It looks cheap to me. I don’t like the highly reflective 24k coins either, but the Buffalo went to the other extreme and made them so dull, that it does not look real. Plus, it’s just a damned nickel coin. Nothing new and interesting to celebrate about the design.

[@bigbill74scots]

24 just tickles my pickle. Yo be serious though, it opens up the Asian market as they don't like 22 but LOVE 24.

[@ThinhLe-ri6pc]

As an investor and a professional Jeweller myself, 24k is all the way for me because you can melt down and turn it into anything else without cracking.

[@2is1gold]

Makes sense!

[@em4703]

You think 22k gold cracks if melted? Lol, how does that make any sense?

[@joecavy7869]

So it cracks before or after its melted into liquid form??????

[@Makermook]

@@em4703 -- 22k is less malleable than 24k and work hardens more. If you aren't careful, overworking 22k (without periodic annealing) can lead to brittleness and fracturing.

[@TheBooban]

@@Makermook but you don’t make jewelry with 24k.

[@dgdave2673]

You are actually getting the same gold weight in an American Eagle plus some additional metals for the same price. I like both! It’s absolutely personal preference

[@christopherberg9379]

In Canada, you don't pay taxes for the purchase of pure gold bullion. So it's Maples, Buffalos and Britannias for me ....

[@AL-sp2vq]

Some states dont have sales tax for gold. I know Ohio is abolishing theirs Oct 1st.

[@musicmike1960]

Not in NYS they're there to take the tax on everything but air...

[@joecola6487]

Gold is gold . Splitting hairs compared to the general public’s ignorance to REAL MONEY .

[@SalivateMetal]

I prefer buffalos as well. I wish they were made in fractional size. They released fractional buffalos in bullion from in 2008 as well. The Maple Leaf was 999 until 1982 or 83.

[@2is1gold]

9999 was ‘83 or it was midway through ‘82. I’ve seen 999 ‘82 Maples. I don’t remember the bullion fractional Buffalos,. Crazy that they don’t reintroduce them. Thanks for watching, Sal!

[@goldcicvibefel9966]

@Sal - I wish they made them at molecular size.♥️

[@trekkiejunk]

Am I weird that I’m only really interested in 22k? For me, it’s largely about the handleability and the appearance. Even if they weren’t “fragile”, almost all 24k coins are proofs or super shiny. I just don’t like that. I like the feeling of a coin used for commerce, even if it wasn’t actually used as such…like the Krugerand. So for me, pre-33 and larger foreign coins (100 corona, 50 peso, etc) are what really interest me.

[@dereksbooks]

Not interested in paying 12% tax here in Canada for 22k gold. Combine that with the extra premium that the Eagle commands, and that's a lot of gold for me to give up when I can buy a 24k Maple Leaf for 4% premium and no tax. I love the gold Eagle though, so I will still buy one for the collection, but stacking it makes no sense for most people outside of America.

[@dv2033]

I'm in America and Im with ya. I'd like one to collect but the premium is crazy.

[@richardmetcalf2346]

Gold is Gold. I really don't care if it's 90% or 99.99%, I like it all!!

[@jjwatt5126]

Either way you’re a winner buying precious metals.

[@BrownStain_Silver]

I initially went through a Buffalo phase, then AGE phase, now i'm about the Maples. I'll probably change my mind a dozen more times by the New Year.

[@2is1gold]

Ha!

[@Chrisinsocal]

As long as you’re getting some you’re good!!! Lol

[@rollingtones1]

Add some silver to your stacks!

[@goldaddict6427]

I have a strong preferance for 22k because of durability. Otherwise I'd really go for the Maples. I suspect they're currently the most widely accepted internationally.

[@seminumismaticguy8575]

It's irrelevant if you buy 22K or 24K gold as both kinds are sold on gold content not coin weight. Granted some coins do have advantages over others but that has nothing to do with purity . The best coins to buy tend to be determined by region. You should buy your local gold so if for American buy eagles if you are British buy sovereign or Britannias etc

[@2is1gold]

That's definitely the logical advice. I do understand a bit of the personal preference side of things too. Cheers!

[@paganphil100]

Semi Numismatic Guy: Exactly !! A 22k one ounce gold coin contains the same amount of gold as a 24k coin......a lot of people don't seem to understand this.

[@seminumismaticguy8575]

@@paganphil100 for my local gold coins they mix the 22ct coins with copper making them a slightly strange colour which isn't as visually pleasing as 24ct or 22ct mixed with silver

[@jamesjoyce2528]

Take it from a gold stacker, 22k American Gold Eagles are better. The Gold Eagles have just a little silver and copper added to them -- it makes the Gold Eagle a lot harder and more robust. And *that* makes the Gold Eagle much easier to handle. Eagles don't scratch or scuff easily. I love them, you can throw Eagles in any old tube or pouch or whatever, they won't scuff or scratch. This is *much* different than 24k Buffalos or Maples, which you need to be really careful with, else unscrupulous dealers will ding you for a bit of money for even small scratches (which is BS). Maples and Buffalos are really nice coins, and yes I would stack them as well. But you really need to be careful with them, and I hate that aspect of 24k / .9999 purity coins. Rub two of them together, they are going to scratch.

[@2is1gold]

Yeah, it's a huge component and one that doesn't come across on KZbin showing pristine coins. I have more AGEs than anything else and always will. Cheers!

[@dboi4952]

To me, the purer the better. That goes for anything.

[@Benjamin-xl6dl]

But not for silver

[@philpots3216]

Depends if you want to handle it or not, I love my maple but rarely touch it, I have krugerrand and can touch till I get bored and not put a mark on it, both hold equal value

[@dboi4952]

Its alright to touch them. As long as youre not playing coin toss with them or being too careless, they'll be fine.

[@goldaddict6427]

@@dboi4952 I like to do a ping test on coins, which comes down to playing coin toss. So in my case I guess it's good to have a preferance for krugs and gold eagles. Maples, on the other hand, seem to have great security features which may render running a ping test a little unnecessary. Oh well, maybe I should just get myself one of those Precious Metal Verifiers.

[@dboi4952]

@@goldaddict6427i hear ya. you can use the eraser side of a new pencil for that test, it actually makes a louder, clearer tone than using another coin.

[@homesteadaquarius]

So many people ask that question! Good job! The Maple, The Eagle or Buffalo.... The same troubling choice I have agonized over in the past. WHY CHOOSE? Get all of them!

[@wecx2375]

Purity for bars, Durability for coins.

[@SlickCat]

Good point. Bars pretty much sit home and dont get messed with. If you are going to carry a few coins in a wallet for backup, durability is king. Buyers hate scratched coins.

[@trekkiejunk]

Why would anyone carry a few gold coins in their wallet for “backup?” That sounds like a very dangerous thing to do, since you could lose your wallet, get pickpocketed, etc. not to mention they are not liquid and you’d need a coin shop or jeweler to convert to cash.

[@wecx2375]

@@trekkiejunk that's your strawman argurment. Make up some thing about a wallet and burn that argument

[@Of-AgeConsentingNon-Related]

​@@trekkiejunkgotta carry them to the jewelry store or coin shop somehow 😎 👍

[@transientstacker4310]

Government minted gold coins are not going to be melted down unless the coin is damaged so purity is only opinion. I like the Eagle over the Maple, and it comes with free silver and copper.

[@trackpackgt877]

Yes exactly!!

[@Of-AgeConsentingNon-Related]

😎 👍

[@hugoc4910]

The more pure the better american eagle is water down .

[@asuarezjd]

I agree and like my gold to look very yellow, but in the Eagle's defense, most people think they get less pure gold with the Eagle. It is one ounce of pure 24k gold, just that they add silver and copper, so the coin is 2.8 grams heavier. One does not have less content of gold, it does have one full ounce of pure gold, but mixed, blended with alloys, hence, 22k. I see it as free silver and copper though... So, I buy Maple or Buffalo because I like to see my coins be very yellow and not look like jewelry, but not because I am confused thinking I get less gold with the American Eagle.

[@johnpower8356]

I have all my 1oz. coins in tubes all touching each other 24 and 22 ct. Don't believe it matters altho if they are loose I put cotton on 1 end so they don't shake. Hoping it doesn't matter I have never sold any

[@A.M.A.D.E.U.S.]

I'm Canadian but hate maples... Everyone seems to say they nice coins but I just find the so ugly.

[@MTM-qb2st]

I personally stack Gold Buffalo, Canadian Maple Leaf and Austrian Philhrmonic. All 24K. Have Eagles also in 1 oz and smaller issues. I prefer 24K.

[@2is1gold]

Philharmonics are definitely common where I live too. Cheers!

[@fromontario6954]

I don’t really care about 3 or 4 9’s fine but I just like the ml’s look the most.

[@kcottone]

Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo.

[@2is1gold]

My last motorcycle sounded like that. 😀

[@robertsenerchia948]

2008 the four set gold buffalo was made in proof and uncirculated,i have the unc.set!

[@2is1gold]

I swore that was the case, but Wikipedia said otherwise. Salivate Metal told me that too. 99% of the people who watch these videos are jealous of you! 😁

[@dontask8979]

Buffalo's if given a choice. Then Maples Then American Gold Eagle.

[@2is1gold]

You’re Team 24K then?

[@dontask8979]

@@2is1gold I just see no advantage of the Eagle over the Buffalo's Even the price is the same. For fractional, I like a variety.

[@x00p3]

@@dontask8979 Unless you want to carry it around in your pocket.

[@valkry007]

LOL well just look at them ! I'll take the 99.99% pure gold Maple everytime.

[@romanmichalek4758]

I not care, but maple more acceptable in EU, sorry USA

[@Goldsilvercopperbullion]

I waited years to get a 1 oz gold coin and of course when I got one it’s at the highest price golds been at. The problem is you can’t stop at one and since then I got 2 more and it’s a little too addictive lol

[@michaelrodriguez3329]

I prefer the gold buffalo . It has a better design .plus better purity

[@trekkiejunk]

Not a better purity. Just more purity. Better is subjective, and the AGE was intentionally made 91.67 pure, not by accident.

[@joehch]

You can't go wrong with either. Buffalo for me, love that pure gold color

[@seabee5629]

Gold Eagle for me.

[@Fortuna_Magica]

For me it's about whether or not I can handle my gold physically, I just love the touch and feel of the coins so even though I got a few 24 carats it's the 22 for me :-)

[@johnlovell356]

New stacker digging back in your videos. Decided to stick with currency with gold. Was able pick to pick up AGE & AGB during that last dip. Monthly goal is a 1/2 Oz. Just got 2 1/4 oz GML on a black Friday sale.

[@TheNorcalDude]

Newbie question. If the Eagle is not 24k but still contains an ounce of gold and has the same ring size, does that mean it’s slightly thicker and heavier due to the added metals?

[@2is1gold]

Yes. It’s hard to go just from the this listed thickness, though, because that’s just the rim of the coin. The weight is the clear sign. Cheers!

[@filesshared9431]

I bought an AGE and didn’t realize it was 22k, it looked like copper. Never again.

[@2is1gold]

Maybe it’ll grow on you. They have for me.

[@maxsiem77]

Don’t you think it’s an advantage that you don’t have to handle 22 karat gold ias carefully as 24 karat gold? And the coin still contains one troy ounce of gold. However, you prefer 24 karat, because it’s more beautiful. I get that. I like beauty too.

[@filesshared9431]

@@maxsiem77 yes, purely beauty. All my 24k are in capsules.

[@angelchicago007]

buy a few shares of AMC wait for the short squeeze (which is imminent in my opinion) and then buy a bunch of Goldveagles. well this is my plan just sharing...!!

[@2is1gold]

I thought we were all on to AMTD now.

[@kofiofosu9051]

I’m from Canada, the Buffalo is my favorite and sells at a slight discount here to the Maple

[@2is1gold]

Nice!

[@ebayaccount675]

24k obviously, it's pure

[@TXCobra1169]

I think it would be cool to do an update video comparing the 22K American Gold Eagle to the 24K 2016 Centennial Gold Walking Liberty Half-Dollar showing the aesthetics differences and beauty. Great videos keep up the great work!!!

[@2is1gold]

I still don't have that coin. I'd like the whole 2016 series!

[@23Keith23]

I do see the gold maple as the staple on what a gold coin should look like. Gorgeous

[@EmpirePreciousMetals]

Blasted the like. I did a similar video like this a week ago on the buffs against the eagles. I’m leaning towards the buffs.

[@SilverBritches]

You didn't comment on my video 😒 you're fired!

[@2is1gold]

It’s becoming the new “age old question“!

[@donaldinnewmexico]

HI STORMY. I WOULD GO FOR THE BUFFALO EVEN IF IT WERE THE 22K COIN. I SIMPLY LIKE THE DESIGN THE BEST. *TYU* #CHEAPO

[@thinkforyourself9311]

@@SilverBritches stormy won't even let CoRn comment on his channel. He doesn't love CoRn.

[@SilverBritches]

@@thinkforyourself9311 stormy is a real jerk to corn!

[@paulbunyun-xi9by]

gold eagle premium 5.25% of cost

[@constitutionalstacker5701]

For whatever reason I've only owned and will probably continue to own 24k when it comes to gold. IF I could find an AGE without a horrible premium, I might jump on it. But Man, Buffalo, Maple, and others those sure do shine different, don't they? I have some Phil Harmonics that are just gorgeous.

[@Moon-magic109]

I agree with you maples are more beautiful, but…….britania, is also beautiful

[@2is1gold]

For sure. I don’t think I had one yet at the time I posted this video. Cheers!

[@phoenixmichaels]

Been buying Krugs for years. Recognized around the world. I also like the Maple Leaf and the Gold Eagle. Krugs are sometimes a tad cheaper.

[@goldeneye70]

Krugs used to be cheaper but gold premiums are going up! We're going on a gold standard so don't quibble with gold, keep buying it, best store of wealth

[@phoenixmichaels]

@@goldeneye70 I don't quibble, I buy the dip. And I don't ever panic buy. I don't see how we will ever see a gold standard again. If there is a monetary reset, it will be with a brand new fiat currency, possibly global. They can't print gold, and they'll (governments) never agree to limit themselves from doing so again. Of course, with China stockpiling gold the past decade or so, they might surprise us all and do it. It would become THE reserve currency by default. We'll see.

[@goldeneye70]

@@phoenixmichaels it'll happen, you'll see. Gold standard by 2025

[@phoenixmichaels]

@@goldeneye70 Well, I can't promise to live that long LOL. If not, send me a text. But remember, they never run out of ways to come out on top. Executive order 6102 for example in 1933. Nothing to stop them from doing that again, confiscating all gold in order to go on a gold standard. Then they hand you a wad of, again, paper money... and revalue the new currency to rob you of 40% of the value they took. Pretty neat trick. Even if your gold is stashed away from them, you can't use it because it will be illegal to own. Currently, a gold standard does not serve them in any way. Were they to adopt it, it would only be because they found a way for it to serve them rather than you.

[@goldeneye70]

@@phoenixmichaels finally someone who thinks!! I agree, they made the money they make the rules, they own the banks. I guess they own the Earth, or do they?

[@amnesie6615]

If I want GOLD there is only 24k...

[@julienst9197]

I prefer eagles but I hope i will like the new design in 2021.

[@Raventommm]

I also prefer the eagles, but the new design doesnt do it for me... the reason why i prefer the eagles is they are tougher then the rest.

[@yvettesilver2522]

Maple, Eagle, Buffalo would be my choice. Thanks for sharing.

[@2is1gold]

Thanks for watching!

[@bhuff557]

2is1 why don't you just buy them graded I know you pay more that way to get a PCGS graded label but you won't have to put them in capsules eventually they will start tarnishing toning Morgan's will do that if they're in capsules also silver rounds👍🐺BRENT but I do know that Morgans when they have toning they are worth more then that one that doesn't

[@2is1gold]

Graded gold? I hate slabs, personally, and gold doesn't tone. Copper spotting can happen, though, and graded slabs won't stop that. I do have two graded Lunar coins, but they're gifts. Cheers!

[@greatlakesstacker7006]

I'm a new stacker, but can say I don't have a preference. I'm sure it's a very unpopular opinion, but I'm not a fan of AGEs. It has nothing to do with them being 22k, I'm just not a fan of the design. I own a philharmonic because it was the cheapest 1/4 oz gold in stock when I wanted to buy. Even though I'm not a fan of AGEs, if that's all that was available at the time I would still buy it.

[@2is1gold]

AGEs are the most popular in the US, but I don’t like the design either. I’m hoping the redesign coming mid year improves them. Cheers!

[@glenh4971]

The manic phase of the bull market has not begun yet so you can buy whatever you want right now. If I lived in the US I would buy only Gold eagles. Where I live now we have to buy what is available. Kruggerands are acceptable and liquid. So are maples and eagles. Things could change. When the mania for gold is in full swing people will begin to buy whatever they can find and this will include foreign gold coins. There was a lot of kruggerands produced for example. Those will come out of the woodwork and be sold in the future when gold goes up to higher levels. We won't be able to be so picky in other words.

[@2is1gold]

Definitely agree.

[@brandonblack2095]

how high will it go this time

[@Professionalcynicalist]

As a UK resident I'm amazed at the scorn the UK sovereign seems to be treated with in the US. I googled how many sovereigns have been produced, could only find an educated guess of 1,158,294,408. Seems to me like a few more than any maple, eagle , krug etc. Lots of different monarchs, mints, design changes etc to collect. Some recent special edition royal mint coins pretty much guaranteed profit, 007, Elton John, Queen prime examples. Eagles are nice coins but I guess I'd class them the same way you'd class foreign gold.

[@2is1gold]

@@Professionalcynicalist for what it's worth, I don't scorn them. They just aren't well received by the convenient buyers where I am.

[@Professionalcynicalist]

@@2is1gold I guess people like to be patriotic when buying coins 🤔.. I notice a distinct lack of you tubers doing panda videos 😉. I'm not what I'd call a gold snob sometimes there's more value in a badly cast bar. Gold is gold 🤑

[@ikust007]

Cheers and thank you !!

[@2is1gold]

Thanks for watching!

[@godofnil6644]

Just found this channel and honestly your videos are pure gold ;)

[@2is1gold]

Hey, thank you! I appreciate that!

[@alexpearson8481]

Nice collection!! I cannot afford any of this, but if I could I’d go with the pure .9999 buffalo or maple. Seems the relative durability of 22 Carat on coins of such high value is irrelevant. Those are my thoughts anyway. Great vid and channel. Thx.

[@2is1gold]

Thanks!

[@fu4616]

The 22k alloys allow me to 'play' with my coins without having to keep them in capsules.

[@alexpearson8481]

@@fu4616 thanks. agreed!

[@joecavy7869]

1 oz gold either way. I suspect- could be wrong- the mint does it for themselves. Sturdier coin. Crisp and even, no issues with uneven edges and such. Crank'em out perfect, no need for kid glove handling.

[@drebodollaz3504]

Its not irrelevant. It’s a preference

[@lpandy21]

Hello. Commenting on an old video today... I have maples, but I keep them in original mint tubes; not capsules, but if I wanted to show them off, then I do see the need for airtites.

[@b.c.731]

I just got the 1/4oz canadian snow bird coin. The rest of my set has american eagle gold.

[@2is1gold]

Nice!

[@changechange9972]

Why not both! 😂

[@classicflo6616]

The Maple was originally minted in 1979. That's only a 10 year difference from...69. hehehe. What a world we live in.🙃

[@emilebichelberger7590]

I’m new to stacking and British Sovereigns are the best value for gold. Should I also buy the 1oz Britannia’s as well?

[@2is1gold]

I would. Modern bullion is easy to sell if needed. Cheers!

[@asuarezjd]

I wish it was better explained in all the videos I have watched. No one seems to use the proper semantics or add clarity. People, you are not getting less gold with the American Eagle. The coin has the same circumference but he failed to mention that is thicker. This is because it weighs more than one ounce, 2.8 grams more, because it has 2.8 additional grams of silver and copper. So, it has ONE ounce of pure 24k gold, mixed, blended, melted together, with ADDED silver and copper. So, it has the intrinsic value of an ounce of pure exquisite 24k gold, but it is 22k because is evenly blended with the two alloy metals. The way I see it, is harder and you get free silver and copper. I had to comment because many question why choose an ounce of less pure gold, it is one ounce, complete ounce, of PURE gold and added (total weight ends up being more than an ounce) silver and copper.

[@violaligeon6537]

As an American i love the AGE gold coins but i have to go with 24 karats, so either the American Gold Buffalo or Gold Kangaroo coins from the Perth Mint will do it for me! Sorry but i'm just not a big fan of the Maple Leaf even though i do own a 1/10 oz example.

[@2is1gold]

Don’t like the smaller radius or something else?

[@Chrisinsocal]

Maples are nice but I can see how some don’t like them. I like them in silver more than gold

[@violaligeon6537]

@@Chrisinsocal I have nothing against them or the Royal Canadian Mint but i just like more variety in the gold coins i collect, therefor i prefer the Perth Mint as by best choice so far.

[@2is1gold]

@@violaligeon6537 the Perth Mint Swan is possibly the nicest looking coin I’ve seen. I still haven’t bought one, though.

[@violaligeon6537]

@@2is1gold Put it on your wish list, i know i did. 👍

[@chiil034]

24k is my preference. Then 22k sovereign coins thereafter (Krugerrands, ASEs, etc.). You'll find Asians (Chinese, India, etc.) prefer 24k gold over 22k gold when purchasing. Why would I want to close off 60% of the world population when trying to sell 22k coins?

[@DonVegan]

No Oh wash‼️what ha more grams? The East buys and sells gold in grams, not country names. The East will soon determine the price of gold in grams. Not country names.

[@daviddavey1727]

I like the Canadian Maple leaves, just the coloration is more pleasing to me. The AGE appears brassy to me. Government minted, bordering democracy, don’t plan on selling but holding it generationally.

[@marknordgard1916]

Im angry my self for buy to many Gold Panda coins ,only because I think the value will be much higher then gold price

[@Robin.S_1980]

Well..that could be. Don't be angry, it wasn't a bad decision! Pandas will become even more popular one day and think about the fact, that China will play a bigger role in the future as well. Enjoy your choice! Greetings from northern Germany.

[@elparnell]

There is something about the 24k gold look. It does feed the fever

[@2is1gold]

It’s never full!

[@JayP7676]

You would think the maple is worth more than the eagle hence its 24k as compared to 22k. I guess it’s the popularity that counts as for me I like the maple has lower premium and that it’s .999 over the Eagle !!

[@ryanhudson1252]

I would never get a Krugerrand; I'm not buying 22k that's not American

[@paullewin8615]

The reality is all these have been debased as a real currency. Where as the UK sovereign or Britannia still retain legal currency monetary value. Do you understand the major difference?

[@2is1gold]

Completely understand. It's frustrating that here in the U.S. gold coins, face value or not, are treated as "collectible" vs "currency".

[@Greg-p2i]

Pre 33 history, value and best looking. MS.33 and up… learn about it. 😂

[@talaverajr391]

I don't know why people want a 24k gold eagle. 22k is better because you will actually be able handle your coin.

[@paganphil100]

Talavera jr: A lot of people think that 22k gold is less "pure" than 24k gold.......the only difference is that sub-24k coins or bars contain other metals (usually copper and / or silver) as well as gold to make than harder. The important thing is the "gold content".....not the "K value". Gold is gold whether or not its mixed with other metals.

[@maryricketts7337]

The Eagle is just a gorgeous coin, don’t care for the buffalo at all.

[@HistoricMetals]

I prefer .999 gold. No "solid" reason for that, except as you aptly noted, my personal preferences. I just like the idea that it's pure, and I like the idea that all of the "how much actual gold do I have?" math is just easier.

[@sdoilpaint4368]

I would say 22 because I have lots of them lol but probably 24

[@sparcx86channel42]

krueggers are so beauty. the good part is they look like copper maybe thieves would see no value on them. if some see gold shining they know it worths.

[@2is1gold]

Interesting thought. But Krugs are pretty well-known. Cheers!

[@JonO387]

Capital gains on gold? Psh. LMAO Who would do that?

[@ReeferGil]

Buffalos are my preferred

[@b.c.731]

My next coin will be a buffalo

[@2is1gold]

Good choice!

[@4WorldPeace2]

I prefer the Canadian Maple Leafs due to theIr lower cost, and they are .9999 fine.

[@Bill-xx2yh]

IF I CAN BUY BOTH AT THE SAME PRICE, (and it’s that "right price") then it’s always the BUFFALO. Always. If I can’t get that price then it’s the "croud favorite" the Gold Eagle. Love both.

[@ronrogers2833]

Great video. I have two gold AE, a philharmonic, a buffalo,and a maple with a 2021 maple on the way upon it's shipping from JM bullion. I agree with the mix. Total of just under 17 Oz's of gold with the new one coming. Very good explanation

[@2is1gold]

Sounds great! And, thank you!

[@MatoNupai]

All depends. Do you want to take the coins and handle them the best is 22K If you want to put them on cases and never touch them then .9999 pure would be a better choice

[@samuelolmstead]

I have to admit I like the .9999 Maples! Its what I want to stack!!!

[@FIVERINGS777]

I wish the made Fractional buffalo's

[@2is1gold]

They'd do extremely well!

[@nephisilver3051]

I agree with you I wish they made fractional Buffalo's those are beautiful coins

[@calvingrace2538]

They do make fractional buffalos... Look it up.

[@victorarregnelle8976]

22k feels... Not pure... Tainted... Degraded... Overpriced like paying AKC price for a dog with no papers. Something like that.

[@2is1gold]

Sometimes denting a 24k coin will change a mind. 😄

[@Aw3someOpZ]

Idk if imma buy more buffalos; mine got a dent from just having my coins with silver bars and the such and now it has 2 small NOTICEABLE dents. Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu. Never mind the hit it took in value, my OCD is gonna burn me slowly. *its not perfect. Its not perfect, its not perfect. Yeet it.* Ps, I got capsules now but the damage has been done. Oof.

[@2is1gold]

I know the feeling!

[@johnmichaelsaraceno7339]

24k weight...are more important...styling of the coin is beauty in the eyes of the beholder...

[@pascal9333]

Does it really matter? I'm buying Maples, krugerrand, buffalo, eagles, britannia etc. I'm just buying the most recognisable coins. These are easy to buy and sell in Holland.

[@2is1gold]

That's the important point. Grab the ones that are easy to buy and sell. We do have popularity tiers here. AGEs and AGBs are at the top of the popularity pyramid here.

[@mhyatt82262]

I agree. Buy the lowest priced gold and I have been doing this for years. Look for sales, promotions, cycling of spot prices.... at the end of the day, it’s the GOLD that counts.

[@Galeocerdo123]

Agreed. For me it’s mostly old 20 franc pieces which are 90%. Very low premiums, no tax and readily available as well as being priced low nominally (since it’s only 5,8 grams).

[@ProductionJunction1]

Buy what’s on sale. It’s not like a future buyer is gonna take a time machine back to now and give you a wish list of what they will want in 20 years.

[@edgar-mmxxiii]

I like your capsules where can I get it?

[@2is1gold]

I get mine at Amazon. Links below. 32mm Direct-Fit Capsules (Fit 1 oz American Gold Eagles, Gold American Buffalos, etc.) amzn.to/38TpVE9​ 30mm Direct-Fit Capsules (Fit 1 oz Canadian Maple Leafs) amzn.to/3pYmLoO​ 27mm Direct-Fit Capsules (Fit 1/2 oz American Gold Eagles, etc.) amzn.to/3nVpfCq​ 22mm Direct-Fit Capsules (Fit 1/4 oz American Gold Eagles, etc.) amzn.to/2LHteFN

[@jsanchezba]

I'm from EU. Here the tax law is like Canada. If the gold has 995/1000 purity is exempt from paying taxes. I will stack these 1/10oz, 1/2oz and 1oz coin. Right now i'm just buying the Philharmonic, but the buffalo is awesome too

[@2is1gold]

Philharmonics are relatively popular here too. Great coins!

[@maxsiem77]

Which EU country are you from?

[@jsanchezba]

@@maxsiem77 Spain

[@colonel_carlito]

22k for everyday wear, 999 for investment

[@Chrisinsocal]

I want half ounce eagles and I need to get my hands on buffalos !!!!!

[@2is1gold]

I still haven’t purchased a half ounce. Need to change that!

[@goldcicvibefel9966]

24k, dilution is easy. Refinement is hard.

[@2is1gold]

True.

[@thinkforyourself9311]

This shouldn't be this hard. Stack what is most liquid for your circumstance. If you are in Canada, buy 24k gold to avoid taxes. If you are in the U.S. buy AGEs, they are the most liquid and most desirable and no 1099B for selling more than 25 ounces. If you need 24k gold to use in your time machine, by all means buy it.

[@2is1gold]

And yet, it’s easily the most asked question. Like 10 to 1.

[@thinkforyourself9311]

@@2is1gold I can only see one good reason why people would prefer the Buffalo over the AGE. That is if they were planning to move to Canada or Asia. Other than that, 22k AGEs are superior in the U.S..

[@2is1gold]

@@thinkforyourself9311 they absolutely are. But they’re boring. People rarely buy them by the tubes and lock them up. They deliberate for a month, window shop, and buy the fancy stuff. The pure yellow metal is mesmerizing.

[@thinkforyourself9311]

@@2is1gold I'm not into mesmerizing. I'm just a practical guy.

[@coinsusa]

I don't care what the purity is as long as its not like 8k or 12k gold.

[@2is1gold]

Yeah, that might be an issue. 😃

[@ExpatStacker]

Interesting video topic. I recently interviewed the channel Golden Gun and he said that in Australia, 22K gold has an 8% tax, but 24K has no tax. Interesting, huh? Like you, I really don't have a preference.

[@2is1gold]

They’re similar to Canada. Conveniently, though, both have great mints.

[@ExpatStacker]

@@2is1gold Do you know where that rule comes from? How do they come up with this stuff? Is it specifically to discourage buying S. Arfikan and US bullion?

[@2is1gold]

@@ExpatStacker I don't know, but I'm sure that was a factor.

[@SilverBritches]

Kruggerands aka gold penny!

[@2is1gold]

🤣 I’m still getting threats for saying it looks like a penny! 🤣

[@Juan_Doooh]

Both are unobtainium for the common man at current prices.

[@aidanM92]

The Britannia is the best looking of them all

[@2is1gold]

One of the top for sure!