If You Could Only Buy One Gold Coin, What Would It Be?

Similar to the topic, "what's the best gold coin to buy?", we're going to look at the question of which gold coin to buy if you could only buy one, over and over.
And, if you're just looking for a recommendation on which gold coin to buy but don't want to sit through the video and any inevitable ads, it's simple: 1oz American Gold Eagle or American Gold Buffalo (I like the Buffalo for the 24K benefits and tax implications in other countries). If the price seems too high on those coins, buy a 1/4oz American Gold Eagle. (Or the coin from your country's or region's mint. E.g., Gold Canadian Maple Leaf if you live in Canada.)
NOTE: I am not a financial planner. I'm just a guy on the internet, talking about precious metals. Always do your own research before buying gold or silver.
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[@2is1gold]

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[@MarkMphonoman]

The Gold $50 Buffalo is my favorite gold coin. It reminds me of the wild west, native Americans, and American Bison roaming the open plains of the untamed west. A coin that puts the story of frontier America in your hand.

[@ooptre8729]

To me gold is gold as long as I get it at the cheapest price I can

[@agulm6625]

I’m new here ,from uk ,years ago I used to buy 22ct jewellery then a Indian jeweller gave me idea to purchase maples. I brought 5 maples ,later sold one to make jewellery, boy did I regret that ,ever since I’ve wanted to replace that 1 oz coin .Finally last week I brought one though it’s dated 1992 from a jeweller. Been on your channel to see I did good or not .amazed to see all these men collectors and never knew men were into gold as I’m a female.It’s got me wanting buy more 😊

[@meganmills4025]

Just recently found your channel. You have great content.

[@2is1gold]

Thank you!

[@leomortimer2565]

I bought gold from 2013 through 2019, the 1/4 oz American gold eagle was my favorite size mainly due to fitting my budget most of the time. Since my local shop didn't have gold buffalo, I'd buy the gold maple leaf if I wanted 24kt. Back then premiums ran 3%-4% on 1oz gold coins so I'd stick with American gold coins. But 2022/2023 premiums on American gold coins is crazy high so I think I'd consider switching to gold maple leafs if going 1 oz coins. What I also notice was that when gold prices were high, everyone wanted fraction gold coins which made them hard to come by which pushed me to purchase the 1 oz size. At least that was my experience.

[@david.9633]

Thank you for the video.

[@SalivateMetal]

That's a tough one. Probably the Buffalo. I do like the one ounce size the best. Great discussion sir.

[@2is1gold]

Thanks, Sal! The Buffalos are kind of the runaway winner right now!

[@donaldinnewmexico]

HI SAL. GOOD CHOICE. FOR THE ONE TIME BUY, MINE WOULD BE THE V75 EAGLE. FOR STACKING IT WILL ALWAYS BE THE BUFFALO. *TYU*

[@stephanies7013]

I thought so too. Good to see you, Sal. ♥️

[@MarkMphonoman]

I agree with you about the 1/4 ounce Eagle. A perfect size coin to stack.

[@kunacoins9246]

So I did I little research and the 1/4 gold eagle has a bit of a premium going up as you go back so I'm going to start picking up a few every year

[@floridastacker]

Gold Kangaroo. .9999, Design Change every year, Perth Mint Quality, Comes in a Capsule and also has collector demand.

[@2is1gold]

What size?

[@floridastacker]

1 oz if I could only have one type/size and use silver as fractional

[@2is1gold]

@@floridastacker I used to think the same thing about silver as my "fractional" but with ASE premium above 25%, I can get just about any denomination of gold "cheaper". I'll buy another 50 Ag coins when the price is right, but then I'm out again! :)

[@thinkforyourself9311]

@@floridastacker terrible choice in my opinion.

[@maulplayz6318]

@@thinkforyourself9311 what would you recommend?

[@monte4150]

Thanks for your input. Looking to make a purchase and I like your advice. Also how do you feel with gold in slabs w an MS? New Subscriber. Thanks.

[@2is1gold]

I don’t like graded bullion and wouldn’t buy slabbed gold unless I wanted a limited release collector piece, and that would be very rare (and it would have to be higher than MS-69). I’m not much of a collector, though, so I might not be a good person to ask. I’m sure there are coins where it makes sense, but most bullion doesn’t gain any value simply because it’s graded. Good luck!

[@agulm6625]

Getting so many ideas from your channel , whole new world ,I only wore the gold jewellery but now 😀😀

[@2is1gold]

That’s great. Cheers!

[@jardo531]

I think the new Britannia gold and silver coins are fantastic! They always grab my eye when I come across them. As far as pure enjoyment to own, they would be my choice. Great channel!

[@truckerfromreno]

The Britannia is by far the best coin you can buy.

[@davidhimmelfahrt3732]

@@truckerfromreno why hasn't he mentioned it?

[@truckerfromreno]

@@davidhimmelfahrt3732 Who?

[@FNSandDune]

Gold coins are the way to go, but for silver it's rounds. Ain't no one should be paying the premiums they ask for silver coins.

[@matt-tasticaus9565]

I got my first the other week. Only 1/4 gold maple. Really like them. But this a very hard question as I love them all just about 😁. God bless sir from Australia

[@2is1gold]

1/4 oz is a great size, and the Maples are arguably the best looking coins. Good choice!

[@german5544]

Mexican Centenario is a great option for any gold stacker ... Good vídeo, thanks for sharing. Saludos PS. I would like to have a Buffalo, for a start

[@2is1gold]

For sure. I don't run across many here in the Northern States, but I love the coin. Cheers!

[@stevenhigby3512]

Believe it or not. I sold one not to long ago, and they tested it and it was only 21 caret gold.

[@Slosher52]

I'm in Canada so I get the 1oz Canadian maples. I get the best price for them here for selling. You have to pay sales tax when buying American gold eagles and you don't get as much when selling them. Gold buffalos look nice, but LCS here don't pay as much for them.

[@2is1gold]

Easy decision. I'd buy those and the call of the wild series smaller coins, and I'd be plenty happy. Cheers!

[@home0006]

As spot prices climb I think fractional amounts are better long term buys since it’ll be easier to move if you need to sell. Not many people can afford 5+ grand in one shot if prices continue to climb. Same thing for silver and why those large kilo bars are impressive, but they aren’t as desirable as prices climb.

[@2is1gold]

I think that rising prices will limit buyers too, but actual intel doesn't seem to support that. Regardless, I'll continue to buy fractional more often than full ounce coins. Cheers!

[@stephanies7013]

I agree. I knew l needed to jump into collecting before prices started going up, and on my limited budget, l knew l had to make each purchase count. By purchasing fractionally, particularly in gold, l feel the l have taken the first step towards protecting myself and my family against the financial uncertainty that lies ahead. It’s videos like this one that have helped me better understand this sometimes challenging world of precious metals. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@dsicher123]

Yes I agree 1/4 oz gold eagle

[@dyakof]

Living I Sweden. By far the best value for me is the gold philharmonic. Best case cenario is the full ounce. But more realistic for me is the quarter ounce version

[@2is1gold]

Makes good sense!

[@phatvegan1691]

I think even in slow times you can move stuff from the Perth Mint from the Canadian Mint and you can sell Britannia's. I even imagined libertades are recognizable

[@2is1gold]

Sure. Local Coin Shops will always buy well-known coins (for less than spot). It gets a bit harder with scale, like if you had 30 oz to sell in one shot.

[@ChorleyCakeSwap]

Gets a "like" for the opening sentence 🤣. I think the 1oz Buffalo just looks really cool, good colour, great art work, stylish - if I could only own just one, that'd be it. For value I'd just store bars in remote safes. If you want to own coins then pick something with value that also makes you feel good about it.

[@2is1gold]

Ha! Cheers!

[@toddweavet7703]

Buy what you can and then trade up .....if you want. I acquire 1/10 oz., if which I have 7 different types most of which is American Eagles. Once acquiring 20, I'll stack others as possible until they are all 20 count. Will take time, but it's a goal. Thank you for your time and site...for many reasons. God bless and keep you safe.

[@goldcicvibefel9966]

The 300th centenial Spanish Gold Royal 8 escudo doubloon (unique) found off Juno Beach FL a few years ago I wouldn't care how many other coins you gave me. Otherwise it would be Spanish Treasure Doubloons. (60k each).

[@CuSTACKS]

I agree the American buffalo 24K and U.S. Backed. But since we live in a world with too many options I like to have a variety instead of repetitiveness it gets boring so bars and other mints are fine with me. I also get the same answer from NY Metro bullion dealers and they tell me the same to go with the AGE. Maybe its because thats all they sell. Seems to me there is no character in doing that, so I buy what I like and when I really feel my investment senses kicking in I go back to eagles and buffalos. Anyways another great video im a fan keep up the good work!

[@2is1gold]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@washingtonflores1005]

I’m 2023 do you think eagles are still the best to stack due to premiums or would a maple leaf be better cost wise. All things considered

[@aipacsucks]

My heart wants a Libertad or Britannia but my head says 1/4 AGE. I also stack the 2.5 pesos. Nice eye candy and great info!

[@2is1gold]

Cactus Jack SwAg thanks! Emotional choice vs the logical choice! 😀

[@yourshootingbuddy]

Do you buy those 2.5 pesos online? If so, what company do you use? Keep stacking!

[@aipacsucks]

@@yourshootingbuddy I haven't bought in so long and I buy from a lot of different dealers so I don't remember. Probably APMEX. Google "Best online price gold pesos" If I find the invoice I'll let you know for sure.

[@yourshootingbuddy]

@@aipacsucks I was just curious. Thank you for the reply.

[@sanpedrosilver]

I probably have more Australian gold coins than any others. However, if I had to buy 1 kind, it would be AGE’s. Typically purchase was 1/10th & 1/4oz because I’m not usually able to cough up 1.5k and 2k per transaction. Since the recent rise in spot, 1/2oz & 1oz AGE make up my buys because I’m saving a little longer to avoid the 1/10th premiums. I also enjoy 5g & 10g Pamp/Valcambi bars in both Au/Pt. As an aside, something tells me platinum is very cheap these days..

[@2is1gold]

The premiums on the smaller coins lately have gone crazy. You couldn't go wrong with only AGEs. That would be the logical choice for sure. Cheers!

[@ehrenkrause9861]

Im in the same boat. I stacked the AGEs and now i can branch of to enjoy other gold like the cuban 5 pesos i bought. 😊👍. And I actually used the gold to Silver ratio to trade up for 1 oz AGE. Did a vid on it .

[@2is1gold]

Yeah, for me it’s just an orderly base. I can grab fun stuff one-off. I’ll check it out.

[@noodlyappendage6729]

I only buy Britannia’s. 1 ounce coins are expensive so I prefer to by 1/10 or 1/4. People can’t afford to get on the gold ladder so I think I think they’re the best option.

[@ajrg91]

My preference is the Gold Buffalo. Having 100+ oz of Gold Buffalos is my goal when I reach my retiring years. Love them because they have the same texture as a poured gold bar. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter which coin or bar you get, gold is gold.

[@peter.hernandez]

Thanks for the great video. I had the same question when i started. I settled on the 50 Pesos Centenario and the Buffalo. They both are beautiful amazing coins. I was also looking for the lowest premium i could find. I have 13 Centenarios, 4 Buffalos, 1 American Gold Eagle. I asked my local coin shop dealer this questions and he told me "stack on what make you happy"'. I am planning on trading my Eagle for another Buffalo and just keep to those 2 stack growing.

[@2is1gold]

The Centenarios are super cool coins - hard to do the math on, though! 😂

[@ericpistorius6200]

I recently purchased a gold $5 commemorative coin (.24187 ounces) through APMEX. Slightly smaller than the 1/4 ounce AGE, but at a lower premium. Good quality coin from the US Mint.

[@2is1gold]

Lots of cool commemoratives!

[@friar1968]

Good morning. Catching up on the many missed videos you provide… My “ go to” coin is the American Buffalo. I am curious on my second favorite- Mexican Lipertads. Thoughts on why so pricey? Why not mentioned too often versus other known coins? (Maple, AGE, Kangaroos, Roosters, Pandas etc.. lol) Have a blessed day!

[@2is1gold]

The big reason is that so few are minted. There just aren't very many of them. Cheers!

[@MillStacks]

1/4 oz maple

[@2is1gold]

Good option.

[@bigstyx]

Pre-1933 double Eagle that’s what I would buy for the most part, you can fine them close to spot, of course there are common dates. I’ve never lost money on a double eagle. I’ve lost money on other coins.

[@ronniesmillie8727]

Best buy 2008 1/4oz. Buffalo MS 70 ...low mintage / low population ...chance for high premium when demand rises

[@burgnbg]

Hello, I'm from Germany. I prefer to buy 1/2 Oz. Krugerrands. Because it's worldwide known, easy to get and to sell, nearly everybody knows it or has heard of it. Also the gold copper alloy is not so sensitive. Alternative would be the american eagle and the sovereigns.

[@BeardedBullion]

I agree with your choices. Gold buffalo 1oz and 1/4oz eagle. If i had to choose one it would be the eagle for its fractional use.

[@2is1gold]

Yeah, I could probably argue for both. Can't go wrong with either one. Cheers!

[@SPQR-Z]

Full Oz. I buy either Eagles or Buffalos but prefer Buffalos. It took awhile for Buffalos to catch on but now everyone knows/wants them. Selling you may even get a slightly higher premium on the Buffalos now. Eagle or Maple for fractionals but prefer Eagles. In North America either are always readily accepted when you go to sell

[@2is1gold]

Looks like we have the same thoughts exactly.

[@livetorace163]

I assumed this was a new video since it just got suggested to me, but I see it was 8, almost 9 months ago. I'm sure a lot has changed now. I can't see buying 1/4 oz gold eagles now because the premium would take years to recoup. I do agree about the Gold Buffalo, it just looks better than what else is out there imo.

[@2is1gold]

Yeah, the premiums today are out of control.

[@AL-sp2vq]

Kangaroos or Britannias are your best bet for fractionals

[@commoguru]

I think AGE's for fractional & gold buffaloes for 1oz will be the way I go. I'd prefer to have fractional 24k but I'd have to go maples or Britannias for that.

[@drewpeacock6823]

I live in the UK, my favorite is the American Gold one ounce Buffalo, my second choice is the British Britannia one ounce gold coin. Both beautiful. My favorite 22ct coin is the incredible krugerrand!!

[@2is1gold]

All great coins!

[@anthonyb27]

Love the buffalo, US coin and 24K. My first one is on the way now!

[@2is1gold]

Congrats!

[@fiathedge89]

I stack the maple

[@2is1gold]

👍👍

[@goldenstarvk6363]

BEAUTIFUL COINS 👍👍👌

[@hugostiglitz4215]

I'm torn between the 50 peso and the buffalo, oh and the reverse proof gold libertad, so many to choose from but if I only had one choice it would be the reverse proof libertad

[@winstack]

I have 3, 1oz AGE--nice coins, but I'd like to stack a few maples or the buffalo for 24k purity. I also have 10, 1/10thoz from all over the world as part of a continental set. Stacking is alot of fun, folks! Good luck!!

[@2is1gold]

I'd say that's the best plan. Start with the AGEs and then look at other options. A lot of people do the reverse. Cheers!

[@PistolPackingPilot]

Coming from the guy who just started stacking in June and only currently owns 3.6 ounces of gold, I think I like the idea of variety in coins. But what’s weird is that 3.0 of my 3.6 ounces are in bars. But now for some reason I’m really leaning more towards coins. 🤷‍♂️

[@2is1gold]

I started with a lot more variety too. I know now what holds its value and my attention best. Cheers!

[@PistolPackingPilot]

2 is 1 That’s all that matters. 😃

[@twoguns2732]

1 oz mexican libertad.

[@adamgriffith768]

My favorite coin rn is probably lunar gold tiger series 3. It's by far the best tiger yet and may be rather valuable moving forward as they are already selling on ebay for 2750$ ish

[@Matter_C]

If you don’t already own a 1oz Britannia then you couldn’t go wrong with the 2020 Britannia with Oriental Border. That being said, I recently bought my first 1oz American coin and it was a Buffalo. I was just so taken by the frontier flavour of it. That 2017 Liberty gold coin you showed was beautiful - if gold goes up anymore I may be tempted to get a proof of it!!

[@Matter_C]

ycart tosey I haven’t seen it yet - the 2020 with the oriental border just has a lovely balance to it. I’ll have to see what 2021 looks like.

[@2is1gold]

The Buffalo definitely has a rugged, frontier flavor. Polar opposite of the Britannias (which are also fantastic!)

[@Matter_C]

2 is 1 I’m so glad a bought the buffalo - it’s just so gorgeous, I haven’t once regretted it. The 2017 is gorgeous, I’ve ordered a 1/10 oz proof from 2018 to test the water. Would you be willing to feature the 2017 in a future video? (Sorry if you’ve done so already!)

[@Matter_C]

ycart tosey thanks. I’ve had a look at the Royal Mint, it is lovely.

[@2is1gold]

@@Matter_C 2017 Britannia?

[@camaro69green31]

2014 Maple with laser engraved security. It's beautiful.

[@jonathanmclean269]

i also like 1/4 coins but i also am into bars fractional i have both coins i tend to buy 1/4 .Bars i buy the best for the money i like the lady of fortuna bars but i will not pass up a good deal either . that is my gold thinking process but i do like my silver to i do go with rounds most of the time but i do buy higher priced same weight coins i like i also love coins ive been a collector since a young age but i'm basically just learning to buy as a investment the last 4 5 years now thank you love the vids learning alot about gold coins

[@2is1gold]

Thanks for watching! I don’t buy the PAMP Swisse bars, but the lady Fortuna design and the veriscan feature always catches my eye.

[@goldeneye70]

The American gold Eagle, Many would disagree but the marriage of gold n copper is beautiful. Plus the eagle is a little Bigger and heavier, not by much but when you see a little bit of that copper rising to the surface that's called character With a cluster of so many different colors. The type 1 eagle gets my vote. I'm probably the only one to say the 2nd pick would be the brittania proof, That coin is easy to scratch but if you get a gem, you have one gorgeous coin, and the 3rd would be the older gold maples with that brush back design, You want to talk about millions of colors under a 20 W bulb in a dark room, that coin just pops. I gave you 1, 2 and 3, I had to go all the way!

[@nestorarielbonicalzi2170]

KRUGER WITHOUT ANY DOUBT.....ALTERNATIVE??? MEXICAN 50 PESOS!!!!!

[@HifiCentret]

Yeah. Preferably the 1967 Kruger but the 50th anniversary restrike could do too. I like the 50 Pesos too. But don't count the French 100 francs Angel out either! It's just over 29 grams but it's wonderful too! But none of the mentioned coins are beautiful in respect to a lot of fine details. They might be big and nice designs but they lack the beauty of very fine details. In this respect there's IMHO nothing like the Danish 10 and 20 kroner 1908-1912 with Fr. VIII or 1913-1931 with the slightly less beautiful obverse of Chr X but same reverse as earlier. Modern proof coins might be technically flawlessly polished but they IMHO still flat boring computerjobs without rich artful detailing. The old ones has a ton of details especially in the great shield - simply stunning when you look in a 20x magnifier at a good uncirculated sample struk with new dies. Oh well. I'm not forbidden to have more than one gold coin so I do have som random years Kruger, 20 franc Angel and of course a small stack of the Danish coins as they're locals to me (low premium here as well). I once had the oportunity to buy the 1967 Krug locally. Still regret I didn't.

[@BenCase88]

I like the Buffalo the best and I'm getting one soon. I just bought my first gold coin 1/10th Eagle type 2.

[@2is1gold]

Nice!

[@marcogarcia304]

My choice is a gold Buffalo...I love the design. I live in NW NV and I have seen wild burros and horses; sadly, no buffalos, yet. Since there are no one tenth buffalos, I just bought a gold maple. I hope this makes sense. BTW, I think you know I love your videos, no bs and straight to the point.

[@2is1gold]

Thanks Marco! I wish the Mint would put out fractional Buffalos too!

[@grandevizier]

I think Britannias for me. Low premiums, and I think they look really good.

[@thomaskelly3921]

The one thing everyone is forgetting about shtf situation is if the Dollar is useless how does one know what's the value of the Gold is going to be? I assume the market place will determine the value. In that case, the purity of the Gold coins might make a difference. I opt for 24k fractional coins and I don't think which mint made them. Spanish coins were used as money before the US had its own coinage. Same with British coins. Stak what you are comfortable with,it will all work out in the end.

[@whoops8412]

There is something so beautiful about the buffalo and the maple. Especially from a folklore and historian point of view. American eagles are very “post colonialism” mentality, where as the Buffalo (IMO) and the native chief is pre colonial America thriving and rich in resources. Maples are the same that it just has a beautiful touch of nature and natural resources that the land thrives from for life giving resources plus made of gold gives a fundamental power source

[@youKnowWho3311]

Depends...... Taxes, who i am selling to, amounts, etc......

[@hansanderson6607]

2009 Ultra High Relief Gold Double Eagle. It's Perfect.

[@2is1gold]

Cool coin!

[@retrogamer84z]

Since I live in Canada I buy whatever Maple Leaf I can at the time. Sometimes it is 1oz, sometimes it is 1/10oz, sometimes it is 1/2oz. Sometimes I wanna throw money into Bitcoin, sometimes I need to buy an AC, sometimes I make a little more, sometimes a little less. But I tell you this: every month I buy gold. A gold maple in some form. For me it’s a monthly buy. Every month. Which one do I buy? Do I buy one or a couple? Just depends.

[@thomasrpoulsen]

1 oz maple new edition from 2015 with the amazing security features.

[@mcmanus1297]

My first gold purchases were the one ounce sunshine mint bars because of the security feature. No I’m stacking coins but I’m starting to want another bar haha

[@2is1gold]

I hate to have a single anything. I need them in pairs at least! 😀

[@mcmanus1297]

2 is 1 I want to have 5 haha and five 1 oz gold eagles just because 10 is too big of a commitment haha

[@goldenshield1571]

Hi, I live in Canada so the gold american eagle is not a option because it’s taxable but i would like to buy the gold Buffalo instead. I’m a fan of the Britannia , the Queen Beast and the Maple Leaf. I also like to buy the 1 oZ Royal Canadian gold bar. These are my choices.

[@2is1gold]

The Royal Canadian Mint has great options. They put out good 1/4oz series coins as well.

[@bobturner3388]

I agree but the premiums are really killing me!

[@jameslittle8629]

8:12 8:12what should i buy in the uk. How much in oz and why?

[@matthewwelch849]

Personally, i like the 1oz eagle. But i have been giving thought to fractional for the same reasons you have listed here. I'm always hesitant, due to premiums. I figure if i can pay the premiums, i can just fork out a little more for the full oz, and save more in the long run. Again, gold is a savings vehicle, not an investment vehicle.

[@ticktology]

If I could only buy one it would be the $5 indian gold half eagles. I know you’re paying more of a premium and it’s not pure 24k but the history and look of the coin is what attracts me. They will become more and more rare as time goes on and it is a fractional size.

[@2is1gold]

The half Eagle is my favorite pre-33. Cool coin.

[@PaleoMeat]

I'm stacking for very long term and something like a dollar collapse, so I'm not concerned with what a shop owner might want when things are slow. But what am I going to buy for a full ounce of gold? Five months of food? If I had to choose one kind of gold coin, it would be something 1/4 oz, and I presently prefer Kangaroos.

[@lukesmith981]

Can’t go wrong with an AGE or Buffalo! AGE because you have 3 elements in one and it’s durable. And the Buffalo because it’s rugged for a 24k it’s 9999, and it looks awesome!

[@2is1gold]

Agree with both assessments!

[@chrisl3545]

Criteria: 1) High purity; 2) Widely recognized globally; 3) Fractional but not too fractional, 4) Low premiums; 5) Attractive design. Verdict: 1/4 oz. Austrian Philharmonic - - fantastic coin.

[@2is1gold]

👍🏼 Same formula would lead me to Maple Leaf where I live.

[@s.eldenhall2938]

Well...I think the smart money goes for a bullion price and a limited mintage....the series 1 and 2 Lunars come to mind....but there are others....gold is gold...but uniqueness is always a plus.

[@2is1gold]

Once I get my base back where it was, I might start looking more at pseudo-collector coins again. If the US Mint had a decent series, though, I’d be in. Cheers!

[@samuela6271]

That's hard to say... I guess you kind of take the 'market' approach and think in terms of what maybe would be 'easier' to sell. It's gold, it will always sell. It's one of the most liquid commodities there is. That being said. I personally enjoy the Australian zodiac coins. In the one ounce they are quite nice. The 2020 and the 2121 are very different in size which I find to be interesting. The animals are fun and the Queens portrait is against a shiny back ground. I guess really any coin should be interesting in some way for it to be a collection; rather than just an acquired asset like a bar.

[@2is1gold]

Perth Mint has great coins. I bought 1/10oz and 1/20oz lunars for my kids, but they lose so much detail at that size. I wish the US Mint had an interesting series. I'm looking for a new one (I don't want to try to pick up a past series at a premium).

[@jankarlsson8341]

What is the rationale for 1/4 oz coins? In my understanding the 1oz has the lowest premiums?

[@retrogames8918]

1/4 maple leaf cause i live in Canada i being looking into investing in gold but i havent started yet

[@markshrimpton8217]

What are those capsules called you use please ? The clear ones. I want some for my Buffaloes.

[@2is1gold]

They're 32mm Direct-Fit Capsules: amzn.to/38TpVE9 (10 capsules) amzn.to/3F1FYgX (20 capsules + tube)

[@markshrimpton8217]

@@2is1gold Cheers for that 👍

[@graham1158]

That answer obviously depends on where you live. I doubt a Canadian gold dealer will tell you to stack gold eagles instead of maple leafs.

[@thelastname2k]

Gold eagles carry to much of a premium, I think 1/4oz should be the minimum due to the cost per oz. However with that being said by the time it comes to sell (if you sell) it probably wont matter what you pay per oz over the long term 5+ years

[@tlee9484]

I like the Britannia, It's checks all of the boxes. 👍

[@JeeGee114]

The Krugerrand. The AK 47 of gold.Yes it is not pretty but it does the job. It is rugged and I like it says fyngoud on it being Dutch.

[@2is1gold]

They also don't have a face value, but they're gov-backed. That's so much cooler than a (way too low) $50 value.

[@clive3956]

I recall the Krugerrand selling for around ZAR 1,000 for a 1oz in 1987. Now it sells for around ZAR 33,000. That is something like an annual 11% return for 33 years ! Of course the devaluation of the ZAR relative to the USD also helped push this return. But, for South African's holding this coin, it certainly did its job as a store of wealth

[@CapitalCurrency]

The Gold Buffalo is my favorite. I would buy the 1/10, 1/4 and 1/2 too if they would offer them. I have the buffalo and the maple in full ounce. The rest of my stack is fractional. I like the .9999 fine. 24k is a nicer color than 22k too in my opinion. I just don’t think there is a better design either.

[@2is1gold]

Yeah, it's a bit of a shame the U.S. Mint doesn't produce fractional Buffalos.

[@luckywinner4936]

Gold Maple Leafs over American Eagles or Buffalos. Britannias and Kangaroos are also nice as well as KOMSCO coins.

[@2is1gold]

Are you in the U.S.?

[@luckywinner4936]

@@2is1gold Yes I am in USA

[@2is1gold]

@@luckywinner4936 all the coins you mentioned are great-looking coins. Far less common here, though, except for the Maples. Do you just not like the US Mint stuff? Not judging. :)

[@luckywinner4936]

Honestly I don't like the quality and design of US Mint even the Buffalos. I compared the coins from other countries and sad to say the the US coins have the worst looking coin designs compared to other Mints from other countries. I don't get easily offended so you don't need to be politically correct with me. Reason I chose the Maple over other coins is because of it's purity, simplicity yet quite a beautiful design of the leaf not the Queen & easy convertability to other other currency because it's recognized internationally. Can't say the same for US coins due to it's purity for the Gold AE & unrecognizability for the Gold Buffalos.

[@2is1gold]

Lucky Winner I get it. The Maple would be my pick if I lived anywhere else. I think It’s a better looking coin, and I have a few. Cheers!

[@richardc488]

buy what is on sale that has a small premium, only eagles because you need paper work to sell Canadian, Kugs or any other foreign coins

[@andresnajera2069]

Awesome Video! a little question, I'm going to buy my first gold and silver, and I already know what silver I want to buy but the gold I'm still not sure since everyone recommends me different things. should i buy buffalo, eagle, or maple? and should i wait to march 2021 when the gold is lower or do i buy it now?

[@2is1gold]

Hard to say when price is going to be at its lowest, but I just bought on the most recent dip. I would go for a Buffalo right now. Good luck!

[@Xylo58]

Montreal... can’t afford to pay the 15% tax on AGE. I $ cost average by buying 1 x 1/4 oz Maples or Perth Mint coins every months. If I could afford a 1oz coin it would be the Buffalo every time. Early in my stacking career I would buy Sovs, Ducats, Roosters, etc but when I recouped my cost I dumped them asap. Fun video! 👍

[@2is1gold]

Which Perth? So many good options there.

[@Xylo58]

2 is 1 Lunars and Roos love them

[@dealstogo2649]

The 1 oz vs the 1/4 oz gold eagle--->>> I'd agree with you on the 1/4 oz since jewelers love putting those in necklaces and other nice jewelry. However, overseas in Asia, they won't pay much for gold eagles because they only like 24k gold coins from what my neighbor from HK says. i do not have any but I hope to buy some buffaloes some day. I thing they are better then the maples. The lunars (dragons, snakes, tigers, etc) are also very very nice. Gold now is very high at $2,393/oz or higher. Soon, 1 oz will be more costly then a car!

[@afvro75]

for investment purposes the 1oz Krugs are the best choice beacause they are cheaper. Their selling spread including their buying premium is way less that an eagle or a buffalo and Krugs are still very popular in the US and around the world. If you are aslking which one is more beautiful I'd say the buffalo or the maple leaf in my opinion.

[@violaligeon6537]

As much as i love the AGE, i would also go with the Gold Buffalo coins because of the 24 karats it contains! 👍

[@2is1gold]

I prefer 24K too!

[@thinkforyourself9311]

Why 24k? You plan on making a time machine that requires 24k? Or, are you just preserving wealth?

[@2is1gold]

@@thinkforyourself9311 for my eventual escape to Canada, of course.

[@violaligeon6537]

@@thinkforyourself9311 I'm perserving my wealth! But i also like the AGE and Gold Kangaroo coins of the Perth Mint.

[@thinkforyourself9311]

@@violaligeon6537 I'm stacking the gold Coo Coo bird.

[@sku32956]

I like Maples because of price and 24k , in the USA all coin shops will take them .

[@parkerdm9636]

I like to look at my coins and have variety of what I’m looking at. So I would say the question is silly! Why only pick one?

[@rtchow3000]

i thought 1/4 oz gold would cost more if you think in terms of proportion for each quarter ounce price to a 1 ounce one. buffalo would be great if I can get it below the spot price. 1/4 ounce would be for what remains in my portfolio. there's more to an ounce than to 1/4 ounce in price saving. selling the 1/4 ounce is much easier than the one-ounce piece. if you think my take is right, plz correct me if you think otherwise. love your assay.

[@gmajors2237]

I collect all gold eagles. For SHTF, 1/10 oz is best. Yes, higher premium, but can easily make many denominations. Then I would say 1/4 oz for the same reason. Now, for just storing wealth, lower premium, then 1 full oz. My 2 cents or that’s my 1 oz worth.

[@2is1gold]

Solid rationale!

[@whelpdog1]

1/4 oz is only $10.00 so if you want to get paid in face value have them pay in 1/4 oz coins. $50.00 is 5 1/4 oz coins.

[@whelpdog1]

@God sees all!!! Doesn't change the fact that the scalpers were doing it at face value, when selling bullion by the Oz fo course it's by weight. Au is Au in a pinch when it will be needed. "That ;minted design is worth more than that one?" in your dreams I/e - Euro zone Gold of the 1850's Every country had identical weighted coins.

[@deederdoo]

I'm absolutely on board with this except for me it's my sovereign mints Maples.

[@astrofrk]

I'm on an SSDI check so I can't afford to shell out for one ounce coins. Yet I bought ten 10th ounce coins for a SHTF situation because it would be more liquid. Right now, they would go for almost $200.00 each. One could barter with that should the dollar become worth less than the paper it's printed on and the same is true for junk silver.

[@goonswarm007]

Im from Germany and I have the feeling that stacking precious metals is not so common anymore in germany? Or we germans just buy and hold it 🤠 For me I decided to go with some LMU coins like the vreneli and the Wilhelmina. For me it’s not just the coin value I also like the history and learn something. For stacking I have some silver tubes. Here I have also the eagle, because I like how it looks like... it’s not so clean and modern as other buillion coins. When I have finished my little Wilhelmina stack then I will go for sure also with a Buffalo.

[@2is1gold]

Stacking isn't particularly common here either. It seems comparable to buying Bitcoin and similar digital currencies in terms of popularity. Thanks for watching!

[@thedude232]

Pre 1933 Gold double eagles because i don't gotta deal with paperwork annnd they have numismatic value. 👍

[@2is1gold]

I can see that. I don't buy slabbed gold, personally, so I kind of lock myself out of the numismatic market.

[@davidclark9619]

Britannias for me. The reason why is because it's 24 carat 9999s fine which is considered investment quality Bullion which means that you can physically transport it between some countries and it is exempt from GST, vat and capital gains tax

[@2is1gold]

Good option.

[@dgdave2673]

Why even the Maple leaf, Buffalo, Kruger are .9999 too! Nothing special beyond others for Britannia

[@davidclark9619]

@dgdave2673 true.

[@paulsittig744]

I prefer the $5 or $10 modern gold commens. low premium although odd weight. Interesting random coins design though. Anyone else stacking commrns?

[@ATLFUNKCARTEL]

Brittania all day. Best security features, backed by a country older than most, $100 pound denomination which is considerably higher than $50 Canadian dollars for the maple or $50 US for the Buffalo. Cheapest to buy, thicker than an AGE. End of comparison. Number 2 is Buffalo in my humble opinion.