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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.♥️

[@23Keith23]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@godofnil6644]

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

[@2is1gold]

Hey, thank you! I appreciate that!

[@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.

[@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...

[@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!

[@djssquibbs3295]

I'm just learning about precious metals, I appreciate the basic beginner video. ty

[@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.

[@joehch]

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

[@seabee5629]

Gold Eagle for me.

[@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!

[@fromontario6954]

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

[@dealstogo2649]

Very nice video. Great discussion.

[@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.

[@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

[@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! 😁

[@joecola6487]

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

[@kofiofosu9051]

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

[@2is1gold]

Nice!

[@yvettesilver2522]

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

[@2is1gold]

Thanks for watching!

[@rickgeeprofitcoins6794]

This is a video worth watching twice! 8 months later here I am! To anyone watching this after me, put it in a playlist so you can come back to it. Thank you 2 is 1.

[@2is1gold]

Thanks!!

[@durtyd9625]

I started w/a maple. They're just undeniably gorgeous! That color man!

[@2is1gold]

Agreed. One of my easy favorites. 🤩

[@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 :-)

[@ikust007]

Cheers and thank you !!

[@2is1gold]

Thanks for watching!

[@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.

[@ColorOfMoney7]

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]

@@ColorOfMoney7 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.

[@ColorOfMoney7]

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

[@phoenixmichaels]

@@ColorOfMoney7 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.

[@ColorOfMoney7]

@@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?

[@materialgirl338]

Can you tell us were you buy the capsules?

[@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.

[@thedadgenius2545]

Man I look forward to your video cause all the things that run through my mind are being covered on your video! Keep it up!!

[@2is1gold]

That's great! Thanks for the comment!

[@antoniogranatelli5280]

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

[@maryperrysmith5815]

Hahaha funny

[@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.

[@phillipharris5155]

The American Gold Buffalo is the best first option in my opinion. I enjoyed the video. Thank you👍🏻

[@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!

[@rayneuy3273]

Great video and advice

[@2is1gold]

Thanks!

[@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

[@AlohaStacker]

I like them both! I am not picky at all when I buy gold! I just like to have some variety and get all different coins for the collection! Great video and thanks for sharing!

[@2is1gold]

I’m picky, but I like them both too. Thanks for watching, Aloha!

[@philippebert4239]

Nice vidéo thanks !

[@2is1gold]

Thanks for watching!

[@leomortimer2565]

Good video with good points! I have subscribed!

[@2is1gold]

Hey, thanks!

[@kajetankrynicki2880]

when i saw the 8ball omg, funniest thing i've seen in a while, your videos always put me in a better mood

[@2is1gold]

That's about the best compliment I could get. Thank you!

[@kajetankrynicki2880]

@@2is1gold no worries

[@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!

[@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

[@CashAndCoinsYT]

One man (2 is 1) so much knowledge!!!! I don't have a buffalo because they cost more. But i might get one. Thanks again my friend.

[@2is1gold]

You are a gem, sir!

[@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!

[@b.c.731]

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

[@2is1gold]

Nice!

[@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.

[@joeschebler6236]

I like your capsules where do you get them plz?

[@2is1gold]

▸ Capsules for Gold Eagles, Buffalos, etc. - amzn.to/38TpVE9 (32mm) ▸ Capsules + Tube - amzn.to/3F1FYgX (32mm) ▸ Capsules for Gold Maple Leafs - amzn.to/3pYmLoO (30mm) ▸ Capsules for 1/2 oz Gold Eagles - amzn.to/3nVpfCq ▸ Capsules for 1/4 oz Gold Eagles, etc. - amzn.to/2LHteFN (22mm)

[@billgranger2579]

Good point, I like fractional for the option’s they allow. (Wow, you cut this video 2 yrs ago)

[@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!

[@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]

😎 👍

[@silvergoldsaver779]

Great discussion! At the end of the day, you’re absolutely right - it’s whatever you like, and if you’re undecided, it’s whatever is easier to sell (more popular). For me, I lean towards the purity of the Gold Buffalo. The American Gold Eagle is more well known (popular) in my opinion because of the classic St Gaudens design, but the Buffalo is my choice for purity.

[@2is1gold]

I know people who can’t imagine having to store their coins in capsules. There are lots of them apparently.

[@janicejohnson1334]

I'm strictly GOLD BUFFALO person as well . . . . 24K ! ! !

[@Gritty47]

Question: When Gold spot price rises, is there an equal or higher percentage rise in pre-1933, Liberty Double Eagles? In a surging economy, would MS62/63 price, move higher percentage wise than MS64/65 Liberty Double Eagles?

[@zacktsonger1912]

Where can you bye the coin holders for the buffalo gold coins?

[@2is1gold]

I get them from Amazon. Here's a link: amzn.to/38TpVE9

[@zacktsonger1912]

Thank you

[@nick540]

Great videos. Will have to see if with the new AGE design will have the same popularity as the current classic eagle.

[@2is1gold]

We’ll see. A lot of people won’t care. I think it’ll be an improvement. Cheers!

[@kevinhamer2230]

Is that 25 oz gold maple tax law the same for Silver Maples? I own exactly 25 silver maples. I have no intention selling anytime soon but that would be good to know. Thanks!

[@2is1gold]

Nope. Silver is different. Cheers!

[@kevinhamer2230]

@@2is1gold I appreciate it man! Just started stacking gold and silver a couple months ago and your channel along with a couple others has been a great resource. I've already made a couple costly mistakes but your guidance has been much appreciated!

[@coolclearfacts6105]

I watched one of your videos recently wherein, as an aside, you showed two knives, one was a spider, but I can't remember the brand name of the other one. Please can you remind me what it was? Incidentally, I'm a subscriber and love your videos. Please keep up the good work. Kind regards.

[@2is1gold]

It was probably a Chris Reeve Sebenza. If it wasn't a titanium handle, it would have been a Benchmade Proper. Thanks!

[@coolclearfacts6105]

The handle looked like silver, and the knife looked like a lock knife. But you used the smaller Spider to cut open a pack of 2 is 1 an 1 is none stickerts. Many thanks.

[@2is1gold]

@@coolclearfacts6105 yeah, it was a Chris Reeve Sebenza 21 then. Titanium handle. It's an amazing knife. Expensive (~$450) but it's the lockout folder that pretty much everything is compared against.

[@coolclearfacts6105]

@@2is1gold Many thanks for the info. I visited the Chris Reeve web site, and I couldn't. believe how expensive the knives were. We livedin Canada for approx. eight years, and I remember buying a locknife for CAD $5.99. The quality will be quite different, but I was tickled pink. Cheers

[@delfinnagtalon8845]

Sir that's maffle lift coins how much is thats?

[@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.

[@UrHomieRuben]

Where do you get your gold?

[@2is1gold]

Local shops, JM Bullion, APMEX, etc.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@jeremiah1059]

Got another newbie question for you, hope you don't mind. Are the British gold sovereigns considered 22k at .90% and at a weight of nearly a quarter ounce (.23 or. 24) are they comparable to a quarter ounce Krug or similar bullion coin of the same weight? Are they a good buy at under $450? Thanks again and have a great rest of your day!

[@2is1gold]

They're just short of a quarter ounce. .2354 oz.

[@trekkiejunk]

His reply just repeated what you already said, and didn’t answer your question. LOL . While I’m not 100% sure, I think that 90 gold is technically not 22k, because it’s just a tad shy of 22 “parts” gold. I read somewhere it was like 21.5 carats or something. As to a good buy….they’ve always seemed overpriced to me, at least as far as gold content is concerned. I prefer 22k gold, so for me, something like ducats, coronas, or Krugerands are what I like.

[@23Keith23]

What do you need for a commemorative they made the Gold eagle 24-karat one year

[@MRkriegs]

What year was that?

[@23Keith23]

@@MRkriegs idk what the hell I typed I just wanted to say it would be cool if they did the eagle in 24k one year

[@MRkriegs]

@@23Keith23 oh ok. I agree, it would be fun if they did that

[@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.

[@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!

[@richgetz]

do you have a video on coins vs bars?

[@2is1gold]

I don’t. I just don’t have much for bars.

[@richgetz]

@@2is1gold I gathered that from your channel and was curious as to why.

[@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!

[@hondarider100r]

I coin flip my buffalos 🙃

[@llenhu7537]

When you go and sell your gold coins, is it more advantageous to sell at your local coin shop or Ampex, for example?

[@2is1gold]

It will vary. It's worth a call to each. Good luck!

[@maryperrysmith5815]

I’m new at this what is Ampex??

[@mattanderson6672]

Thank you

[@2is1gold]

🤜🤛

[@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.

[@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 😎 👍

[@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.

[@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.

[@abrahamgonzalez1222]

I always buy 24k for investment purposes. From a jewelers perspective, I only buy 22k coins if I’m making a piece. If I need to make a ring or something I’ll go to the coin shop and get it.

[@TheBooban]

You make jewelry from say, Krugerrands? You melt coins and not bars? I read from another they only use 24k because of “cracking”.

[@HUGO-n9q]

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.

[@meami1234]

Why is the gold buffalo the same size as the gold eagle and larger than the Canadian gold maple?

[@2is1gold]

Same diameter. The inner width of the CML is thicker.

[@dalzcoins7528]

Wow wow nice coins❤❤🙏🙏

[@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.

[@brianlamb8919]

What do you think about Sovereigns?

[@2is1gold]

Good options if you want to find something with really low premium. My LCS doesn’t buy them for much, though, so that might be something to check on.

[@brianlamb8919]

@@2is1gold What do you mean LCS?

[@brianlamb8919]

What I'm thinking is that,Sovereigns and Vreneli´s were never forbidden to have. I'm thinking about,the past when it wasn't allowed to own Gold. I'm just curios. Maybe you could do a Video, about historic Coins. I'm sure it would be interesting.

[@greatlakesstacker7006]

@BrianLamb LCS= Local Coin Shop

[@shawnz5272]

I'm primarily a platinum stacker but when I buy gold it's strictly AGE. In America gold eagles carry a premium. Over the summer when I sold 20 gold eagles to buy more platinum I got $50 over spot for my eagles. Stack what works in your area.

[@2is1gold]

Yeah, I've always done best with AGEs in any kind of sale as well. Thanks for watching, and good luck with your platinum!

[@shawnz5272]

@@2is1gold I appreciate the well wishes but no luck needed I've never lost money on buying the undervalued metal of the era. Got into silver at $9 range and palladium in the $400-$600 range. Platinum is poised to perform like those other metals did for me in the past. Anyways I enjoy your videos, you got a new sub out of me

[@2is1gold]

@@shawnz5272 Thanks, Shawn! I agree that platinum is undervalued.

[@trekkiejunk]

Why platinum? From what I’ve read, platinum will continually drop in the long term, due to slowing demand for catalytic converters, as electric cars don’t use them.

[@AnxiousStacker]

I have 10000 in fiat cash and I'm contemplating if I should just put 5000 of it right into gold because I feel less secure holding hundred dollar bills depreciating

[@19Willy67]

Since this video is a year old I would have to say availability will play a role in your decision. I agree with you as far as I’m open to either

[@Ronnie1001]

​ @2 is 1 Can anyone point me to a reliable reference of the audio frequencies that make up the "ping" sound of US/UK/Aus/Can gold coins for 22 & 24 carat versions, so that I can help check a few that my company has taken possession of? I've managed to find out the frequencies for a lot of silver coins by googling and various KZbin videos, but the Gold coins' values are hard to come by. I emailed various Mints themselves and they replied that they "couldn't help me" which I thought was amazing, as they would surely know the exact values, and spreading that info would be a good way of eliminating a lot of fakes now that "FFT Plot" frequency analysers for phones are either free or about $5. The only unofficial figures I have come across are "US Buffalo" (4330Hz, 9800Hz, 17000Hz), "22k pre 2013 Britannia" (4600Hz, 10400Hz, 17800Hz) and "24k 2013(+) Britannia" (3670Hz, 6100Hz, 8215Hz, 13270Hz, 14100Hz). Can anyone confirm these and/or supply other figures?

[@2is1gold]

I know there are mobile apps that do it. They might specify the frequency in the app. Search for “gold coin ping test app”. Other commenters might know more. Good luck!

[@fu4616]

Only app I know of is called 'bullion test'

[@johnmichaelsaraceno7339]

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

[@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. 👍

[@arafatbukhari8845]

Hello 👋 24k Gold bars best way to go.

[@2is1gold]

🤜🤛

[@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.

[@joethebassplayer]

I am going to buy 1 more AGE 1oz by the end of the year (at least) but I was thinking it would drop one more time before the holidays... I am going to also look for $50 FV of Junk Halves (completes personal goal for the year)... I got a lot more Platinum this year than I had planned but we'll see... Buffalos are the best, we all know that and agree it seems...

[@2is1gold]

I know a few people who hold lots (LOTS) of gold that only buy Eagles. But, yeah, here on KZbin, it’s Buffalos all day.

[@analbeads3846]

what is your opinion on gold nuggets? do you think those are worth buying?

[@2is1gold]

I think they'd be hard to sell.

[@grahamcollins5416]

A question about 24k: How perilous is it to handle Maples? Do you have a 'handling' coin you can show, and talk about its wear?

[@ThinhLe-ri6pc]

As an investor I don't care what the condition but as long it's 24k and price. If it's lower due to condition I'll take em at anytime over the mind condition one. Always keep gold & real estate no matter what's the price because they're real assets.

[@blackghost1734]

@@ThinhLe-ri6pc Gold is/was real estate. It came from the ground

[@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

[@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

[@AnthonyS.1]

In USA how liquid are gold maple leafs when selling them ?

[@2is1gold]

Very. Any local coin shop will happily buy them.

[@AnthonyS.1]

@@2is1gold good to know .. I started with fractional AGEs and CMLs. But now I may start trying to acquire 1 oz coins

[@kasturirajguhan8078]

Hi I'm pretty new to all this got an offer for 1/4 oz eagle for slightly under 500usd in the current market is it a good deal? Any help is appreciated thank you in advance

[@2is1gold]

I would buy it for that.

[@kasturirajguhan8078]

@@2is1gold ok thanks!

[@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.

[@Death_From_Below]

Since the weight is the same it comes down to the design of the coin.

[@2is1gold]

I’d say popularity and price as well.