The Best Gold Coin to Stack

🚨 This video has been updated for 2021 here: • Best Gold Coins - Ever...
Discussing stacking strategy and comparing popular North American gold coins. Links below skip to close-ups of each coin.
03:45 - Gold Canadian Maple Leaf 1oz
05:23 - Gold American Eagle 1/4oz
09:30 - Gold American Eagle 1oz
11:05 - Gold Buffalo 1oz
What's your favorite?
NOTE: All content is opinion only. This is not meant as financial advice.

[@marcogarcia304]

You are now my favorite precious metal educator; I have gone thru several YT "experts," since I began stacking pm(s), but I feel like I am in college level now. Dude, you rock.

[@2is1gold]

Hey thanks!! I appreciate that!

[@timeisahumanconstruct9251]

agreed. the buffalo is a piece of art in your pocket. there's nothing like the brilliance and color of 24k gold.

[@chandey14able]

Watching those precious coins and listening to this guy’s voice is very soothing .

[@2is1gold]

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[@dingdingding4033]

It's true. He's the bob ross of bullion

[@2is1gold]

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[@HellTutorials2]

I'm from India and I'm in love with the Buffalo and Maple Leaf . I'll get these two !

[@coppersulphate002]

Hello there Does India any of their coins with legal tender? I would gladly purchase them! I love India

[@djpotts2554]

Buffalos are the way to go! Pure gold and look Americana as well.

[@floridastacker]

Went back and finished this video. I too didn’t want the Gold Eagles when I started stacking. The Queens Beast sucked me in. I started buying deals too, random everything and then I went to my LCS for the very first time and he didn’t want the British, Austrian, Chinese coins. He wanted Eagles, only good looking Maples or Krugerrands. Strong emphasis on Eagles. So I took some hits but gradually sold all of my foreign gold bullion and have only US Mint Gold now for all these reasons. I love the foreign stuff, but I need a bigger foundation before I start buying collector and less liquid coins. A+’video

[@2is1gold]

Florida Stacker thanks! I think it’s a message everyone needs to hear. People rarely plan to sell, but like Mike Tyson says, “everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” Gold you can easily sell is the best kind!

[@conduit242]

Had no problems selling Beasts at the LCS, with a substantial premium intact. In Florida 🤷‍♂️

[@themexicanstaringfrogofsou5268]

I like buying gold coins when I have extra cash rather than having cash in the bank. Ive sold coins in the past, and always regret it afterwards lol.

[@2is1gold]

Yeah, that's part of what's nice. You never want to get rid of them!

[@bigbill74scots]

Selling gold physically hurts!

[@Moon-magic109]

I’m too excited about the maples, beautiful, simple and elegant design. Thank you for sharing your video.

[@4greenb]

"anything that looks like it came off of a pirate ship" man I love this stuff! started out very young and im 22 just now starting to look at gold and other nice pieces now that I have the funds myself. love the video and all the info!!!

[@2is1gold]

Hey, thanks! I appreciate the comment! 🏴‍☠️

[@arthurmiller9434]

@2is1: I am an American living abroad-I found your comments interesting and helpful, especially your comments about gold dealers receptivity toward various coins most helpful. I live in Southeast Asia. Gold dealer here will eagerly trade for your Eagles once they confirm purity. Very interested to see new security features incorporated into the Eagles and Buffaloes. This will be a significant step forward. Please keep us post as you learn more! Thank you.

[@2is1gold]

That's interesting for sure. I always think of Australian Kangaroos/Nuggets and Krugerrands being the go-to coins there like Canadian Maple Leafs and Eagles are popular here. I like the Buffalo because it's a blend of the popular features of those two coins. (Dealers will pick up any of the government minted coins, but I try to stick to the regional favorites to preserve the extra value and liquidity.) I'm definitely watching for updates on the new AGE security features. That's going to be a big boost to the coin. Thanks for watching!

[@BorisLikesBonds]

I respect this channel for the levelheaded message of gold as a savings. Slow and steady wins the race. I have been going through the backlog of past videos and they are relevant today as they were in the past. Today I wanted to go to the beginning.

[@2is1gold]

Appreciate that. But if you go too far back, it becomes very clear that making videos doesn’t come naturally to me. 😄

[@BorisLikesBonds]

@@2is1gold Ahh, but the forethought of gold's place in a long term wealth building strategy shines through from the very beginning. Consistency and honesty in your messaging builds a trustworthy reputation 👈 🙂

[@CashAndCoinsYT]

Gold is Gold. I agree its a savings account. I try the dollar cost average method.

[@Mradamsthe3rd]

I recently got with my grandfather and spoke to him about the investments in precious metals I’d like to start making and what he explained to me is the same you explained here which I really appreciate because a lot of people will get on here and just talk without having a real clue as to what they’re talking about. thank you!

[@2is1gold]

Great to hear. Good that you’re doing the proper research. So many people jump in on a whim. Thanks for watching!

[@thomasschultz1614]

Dude is so calm you know he has a big stack , just started buying silver and I will get gold soon enough thanks for sharing

[@2is1gold]

Thanks for watching, and good luck with your own pick ups!

[@simonpeter9617]

2:30 gold is definitely an hedge toward inflation and with the QE of Fed in uncontrollable manner , the non returning point is approaching. I personally guess the advantages to buy gold will appear in 3 years when the great inflation come .

[@joeramirez709]

Could not agree more. The Buffalo, then the Maple,followed by the Eagle. Absolutely love the Buffalo. Also the silver version. Well done.

[@2is1gold]

24K coins glow. The Eagles (and even Krugerrands) have their place, but I’ll take a Buffalo over anything else given all the options.

[@danndeelion]

I FULLY agree with you! Buffalo is my favorite US coin. It is so beautiful and it's such a wonderful piece of art on BOTH sides. Plus its pure gold! While my favorite gold coin is Maple Leaf (biased because I am Canadian) its definitely a beaut. Thanks for sharing your stunning collection.

[@2is1gold]

Thanks for watching. The Maple Leaf is definitely one of my favorites!

[@bullionaddict9164]

Ok, mission accomplished. I finally went back to watch your first video. I will say that you are much more polished these days but a very similar message. I'm glad I finally got a little more detail on why you're not a big fan of Old Gold. Well I personally wouldn't mind having a pirate's chess full of Old Gold.

[@2is1gold]

Ack! But, yeah, that story of selling the Roosters still haunts me. 😄

[@david.9633]

Thank you for the great video and thosw that came after. Your advice and commentary have been GOLD.

[@jackbrown1177]

Purety is important in NZ. Anything less and we pay 15% goos and services tax when we import, which you don't get back when u sell (unless you're registered for GST - most people aren't).

[@joshuamadread3678]

Hmmm canceling my American eagle order and getting buffalo's instead. You convinced me.

[@2is1gold]

Joshua' Madread you cant go wrong with either one!

[@joshuamadread3678]

@@2is1gold My herd of buffaloes are on their way!

[@2is1gold]

Joshua' Madread exciting - congrats!

[@JohnSmith-dt7gu]

I tuck my 2 buffalo gold coins to sleep lol working on getting my third.

[@followthewhiterabbit8561]

American eagles are ugly. Do not like the copper tone. Imo they destroyed the pure gold.

[@ikust007]

Purely Amazing. Love your channel and topics. I am so impressed that you started so early. I regret not doing it before . 1 oz coin gold isn’t easy to buy ($).

[@2is1gold]

Thank you, and I agree - gold coins are very expensive. I like the 1/4oz coins right now. Cheers!

[@ikust007]

@@2is1gold even with the higher premium ? Maple Leaf over Buffalo? Thanks for all !

[@auntiefiat9769]

My two favorite Gold coins....Buffalo and Britannia. 4 nines all the way! Buffalo for all the reasons you state. Britannia for the enhanced security, beauty and that same .9999 luster. I give up a little in that it is a "foreign" coin. But I am buying them for roughly $40 less and they are awesome.. I was in my local coin shop yesterday and asked him what he had for 1 oz Gold. He said "Buffalos and Eagles". Turns out he was selling them for the same price. ??? So I asked if I could give him 20 Eagles for 20 Buffalo. He went to the boss man and came back shaking his head. Not possible. lol I figured as much! Had to try though.

[@2is1gold]

You miss 100% of the shots you don't take!

[@silvergoldsaver779]

Nice gold stack! 👍 In my experience, coin dealers/shops around me will always buy gold, albeit at a lower price for non-American gold coins. Never had any issues selling gold (unlike silver where some dealers are a bit more picky on what they buy, even at below spot).

[@bradleyozbun1012]

💯 I'm so that in August 2024# That I can go back and view older videos of your documentary of the gold Journey when you were a bit younger and newer to video making. I'm learning a ton being new to gold game and see the real value of why the gold and what coins to buy. Oh ! And seeing the massive change in the videos from today in 2024 to back 4 year's earlier is way different the style is definitely all it's own in 2024 . But the authentic new you tuber has came a long way !!! 💯 but still older videos and new one's are super valuable info to me and the calm manner in your delivery is still here in 2024 # with a little Jazz to it ! Thx. 2 is 1 ! & 1 is none . Any cool stickers around still ?

[@coppersulphate002]

Listening to your voice and looking at those gold beauties is very soothing and rrelaxing The buffalos and maple leaves are truly beautiful and worth having My goal for gold: 1/4 oz silver eagle 1 oz buffalo 7 of the rest of the 1/4 oz Queen's beast series coins 1 oz maple leaf

[@neophytestacker9471]

Skip the silver and go straight to the Yellow!!!!! I like it 2 is 1! Deep pockets keep the safe full! Hoping next year I can get some gold in my stack. Thanks for sharing!

[@2is1gold]

Gold is definitely expensive, but I didn’t skip silver. I started stacking in 2008 and was about 50/50 for quite a while. I had to build up a little tolerance to gold’s high price tag! Cheers!

[@neophytestacker9471]

@@2is1gold Ah okay. So you saw, stacked, and have continued to stack after the last bull run. Excellent!! Are there any similarities now that you see in the 2011 high to now? Would be very cool if you made a video about your experience, recommendations, and forward thinking about todays situation. I know I'd be very interested in hearing from ya. Thanks for sharing!

[@joewger]

I learned from my coin dealer not to buy collectibles. When gold first shot to $1900 in 2011 he told me newer eagles were worth the same as some older collector gold coins. There are some of course that are quite a lot. If times get tough, I figure American Eagles will be more in demand. I liked the Krugerands and Canadian Maples of which I have a few. The Tax Factor is important when selling. You can have a larger cash amount of silver and gold eagles tax breaks than other countries coins taxable tax table amounts. If you present an average stranger with choice of coins in tough times, chances are they will pick eagles. I have also bought some name brand bullion silver and gold small bars when premiums go too high on coins. These will be sold first if Metals go way up in the future.

[@toddlertv6888]

American Buffalo have the best gold color in my opinion, Eagle to copper, maple leaf too gold...

[@2is1gold]

They don’t show micro abrasions like Maples either!

[@eightdragonkings]

No such thing as too gold...

[@ScotsSilver]

Pretty interesting watching back on this. 4 years on and my view (as a relative newbie) is gold is gold and attitudes have changed. What's your thoughts?

[@thestormlakefights]

You forgot to mention the beauty of the krugerrand 1 oz coins..

[@followthewhiterabbit8561]

No 9ne wants african

[@carlosenriquesalas1102]

Maple Leaf is definitely my preferred one. Then American Eagle and Krugerrand, which I wondered how was it that you didn't mention it here. By the way, I'm happening to see your (already) old videos like this one, and I noticed a big change in respect to your current videos (2023, 2024), which contents I find to be much more complex, I would say even cryptographic, it's curious how remarkable was that change (just my personal opinion). In any case, thanks for your videos! Will continue to scroll through your past videos. I love at most the ones where you focus on specific coins. Cheers!

[@drewpeacock6823]

The American 24ct Gold Buffalo is the most beautiful Gold coin ever!

[@carlosvera6248]

God sees all!!! I have maples,buffaloes,ages,krugerrands,phillas,libertad,kangaroos,swans,aussies nuggets,pandas,queen beast,royal arms n the king🤴🏽gold coin is BUFFALO IMHO😊

[@mihir1310]

I don't have any of these yet, but just looking at the images I think the Canadian Maples are much more attractive than Buffaloes & Eagles. The latter seem to be in urgent need of some redesign, but that's just my opinion. I have seen an Australian Kangaroo in hand, that is indeed impressive! Plus they change their design every year. Offcourse, since I live in the US holding more American gold coins than Canadian would make sense.

[@2is1gold]

Maples are love at first sight. The US Mint coins grow on you, though. ;)

[@someguyontheinternet7628]

I love my gold maples. I want one of everything but if i could only have one to type its maples. 1 ugly krugerrand is enough for anyone.

[@liasummers1824]

purer too. more bang for your buck.

[@2is1gold]

@@liasummers1824 Buffalos and modern, non-commemorative Maples are both .9999.

[@odin1313]

You have no taste

[@briancoburn5320]

I love the roo's! Those Australian coins have 4 9's and look like fine art!

[@SilverBritches]

I really enjoy your perspective on gold! Excellent video brother and very soothing to watch.

[@2is1gold]

Silver Britches hey, thanks! These are Sunday morning videos, and it probably shows. :)

[@SilverBritches]

@@2is1gold nah man you're doing great.

[@scottfree6479]

I love Eagles, St Gaudens knew what he was doing. The face is, IMO, the best coin design throughout history. The pre-33 $20 doubles are the best overall, aesthetically. I also love the buffalos.

[@wachinstuf]

Great video - I’m considering getting into gold coins and the Buffalo tugged at me the most. Also in the US so I guess that makes sense. I’m guessing you keep others like the maple in very low numbers (maybe 1?) just for its beauty then? I have the same desire haha, gold coins are just cool!

[@homesteadaquarius]

The Maples have had my heart for decades. They are beautiful. I have a American Eagle and it is pretty but i am thinking of trading it for that 24k PURE BUTTER Buffalo! 😂 I love the Purity of 9999 Gold!

[@michaelangelobergeron5980]

I’ll continue to stack American gold Buffalos, they’re amazing and I love that they’re 24k!

[@silverandau1200]

Love both the buffalo and AGE. Havent sold anything so I'm not sure which would be more liquid locally. Awesome video 👍

[@2is1gold]

Thanks! And, I think they’re equally liquid at a U.S. LCS. Probably varies a fair amount anywhere else.

[@tedzahrt6855]

Haven't been able to make my way up to an ounce coin yet, but I agree the buffalo is my favorite. I think it's the 24k, but I found a Buffalo nickel in some change when I was young and still have it. It's a cool design.

[@leomortimer2565]

Your experience with selling your Gold Canadian Maple leaf mirror my experience selling with selling them. That's why I tend to shy away from Gold Canadian Maple Leaf. The premium are a little lower on the Canadian Gold coins vs Gold eagles. Advantages of Gold Eagles are their tax advantages.

[@etischofer]

Gold goes up when uncertainty goes up but not immediately. The reason is that people with stock portfolios who trade on margin often times have to liquidate their gold when margin calls occur which delates the price the couple days after any crash.

[@biblicalpolitics602]

Your assessment is really helpful. It's hard not to be somewhat of a collector when spending this much money on stacking. Seems to me selling to shops is not ideal.

[@2is1gold]

BIBLICAL POLITICS not ideal for maximum value maybe, but it sure makes selling easy!

[@odin1313]

I just bought a buffalo yesterday. I researched and came to the 'objective ' conclusion that it is the most beautiful and symbolically relevant gold coin out there. I don't want o have the face of the God damned Queen on my gold coins lol.

[@2is1gold]

Ed 13 the Buffalo is a great choice! Such a cool coin (on both sides)!

[@odin1313]

@@2is1gold Yes indeed, the art itself is beautiful, and I very much like the coin's rugged look. There is something in it that truly embodies the american spirit of liberty.

[@2is1gold]

Ed 13 rugged is a good way to put it!

[@odin1313]

@@2is1gold Thanks!

[@drewpeacock6823]

The Queen is cool, the perfect lady, you must be a ungrateful snowflake! We all know what happens to snowflakes when the heat gets turned up!!

[@friar1968]

Good morning from Texas. The best gold… Here’s a question; gold is gold. Yet, so gathering gold for savings, does the “year” matter? As I know there’s “Mintage” count but gold is gold when savings are the priority. Just get what you get? Thoughts… have a blessed day. PS: do you take email questions off line?

[@alunya82]

What is the difference or does the year matter a lot? I have noticed some coins are slightly cheaper because the year for example is 2012?

[@2is1gold]

Great question. As long as the coin is noted as BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) there will be no physical difference in gold coins from the U.S. Mint. Everything including the design is the same. The reason 2020 coins have the additional premium is that it has emotional value to people stacking/collecting gold because of the current world events. Normally, I buy the newest coin I can find without paying an extra premium to do so. I have grabbed a few 2020 coins (and paid extra), though, because they represent something I'll remember for a long time.

[@charliesierra6919]

I will go with the Buffalo head for my 1 oz and Maples for my 1/4 oz. Thanks for the great perspectives!

[@IMOJAG]

Thanks for the info, I'm relatively new to stacking but I was collecting both 1/4 eagles as well as 20 francs but didn't realize that the 20 francs aren't as liquid to dealers in the event I would ever have to sell any gold

[@2is1gold]

Card Tech710 night and day difference in liquidity for me (through local coin shops). Your mileage may vary, though. It might be worth a call to a local dealer or two.

[@laurencerivet7521]

I am French and the 20 Francs gold coin, which comes in 5 different designs, is the most bought and sold gold coin here. It really depends on where you live! I have quite a few of them and also silver coins. Because of the Covid epidemic and a possible bank run (who knows?), I just invested a part of my savings in bullion coins: American Eagle, American Buffalo, Australian Nugget and Maple Leaf. They all look so beautiful! I'm excited and can't wait to receive them!

[@IMOJAG]

@@laurencerivet7521 the 20 Francs (different designs) are very beautiful coins. Much more then the 1/4 oz Eagles

[@laurencerivet7521]

@Card Tech710 Thank you, I can't tell for now as I've never seen an AE. But I think the 20 Francs coins don't look like real gold because of their copper content and I regret they aren't made of 24K pure gold. None of our French coins are. Also they look so old... which they are!

[@IMOJAG]

@@laurencerivet7521 well as both a stacker as well as a coin collector. the 20 Francs are absolutely beautiful coins. Now that's art!

[@mastershonuff4046]

What is a max premium someone should pay? What is a good deal premium for the three styles mentioned?

[@airtightindustries]

I've watched a fair number of your your videos and appreciate your viewpoints. One thing I have yet to hear you speak on, is how gold acts as a savings account and buffers on exchange rates. Living, north of the boarder I rest well knowing that I can choose what currency i recoup to. If I missed your take, please drop me the link.

[@2is1gold]

I talk about gold as a savings account a lot, but I haven't gone into the exchange rate buffer. That's a good point. Thanks!

[@mauriceorayii2964]

My LCS always goes at least $50 over spot for 1 oz. gold coins.

[@eligeraty]

What plastic holders do you use and where did you get them? I want my gold buffalo to stay safe and still look good!

[@2is1gold]

Eli Geraty I use Air-Tite capsules for 32mm coins. I have the black foam rings to add some protection, but the direct fit (H32) look nicer. I get mine from the LCS or Amazon.

[@bikerseychelles]

Right choice for the buffalo coin 👌🏼

[@2is1gold]

Best all-around as far as I'm concerned, but more than that, it's just a cool coin!

[@TheBooban]

Hi. I agree with you on the Maple. A gold coin should be shiny. A question though, does it really matter the premium or spot price? If you bought a less popular coin, it would also cost less. If you pay a premium, you should get the premium back when you sell it.

[@2is1gold]

My primary local coin shop will pay a premium back for Eagles (silver or gold) but nothing else. They cost the most, but if you bought a coin and immediately sold it back, the Gold Eagle is the one that will ‘depreciate’ the least.

[@serdgeedgerunner]

What about numismatics? Like years 18××. I know it's harder to sell, but they their premium grows with years.

[@davidzurc1]

At the end of the day it's all gold!! Good video!!

[@SmithFam2323]

I only buy 1oz coins. When I am no longer working I will trade in 1oz for cash wherever I am living at. I like the AE cause it is more durable.

[@2is1gold]

ALWAYS PAY YOUR TAXES. Wink.

[@yipsilalmond8206]

@Random Stranger On The Internet owners of eagles are exempt from paying taxes when they liquidate. Sort of, they are kinda of pre-taxed up front with the premiums. Now bars on the other hand are reportable.

[@2is1gold]

Yipsil Almond not true in the United States. Capital gains tax DOES apply to Eagles.

[@yipsilalmond8206]

2 is 1 , true but most of us are not gaining anything factoring

[@yipsilalmond8206]

2 is 1 , inflation

[@TheGilbalfas]

I agree with the American Buffalo. I am buying one this week. But tech on gold coins is good for authentication as the Canadian Mint and Perth Mint do. But does that mean you bullion is trackable, confiscatable? I always saw precious metals as a solid escape from the tech madness we live in.

[@2is1gold]

Gil Balfas the privy marks on Canadian Maple Leaf coins are used for authentication. The tech could hypothetically be used to track to whom a coin is initially sold, but no more so than an initial sale of a coin without the mark at this point. Down the road many years, it could change. We’re a long way from that concern - the American Eagle coins will roll out the tech for the first time in 2021. (The authentication, not necessarily any possible tracking.) I don’t see coin registration coming any time soon, and I doubt many people would volunteer the info even if it was available. Thanks!

[@signsofthetimes886]

What do you think of the pamp lady fortuna 1oz bar? I'm planning to purchase one of those for my first gold purchase

[@2is1gold]

I prefer coins to bars, but that would probably be the bar I got if I went that way. Cheers!

[@Calventius]

I appreciate your advice and will implement same.

[@VerticalStacker]

“It depends,” oh my, if I had a nickel every time I’ve told someone that same answer but in the legal realm. I think it depends on the market. When the market is hot, gold, all gold, seems to fly in and out of the LCS. That said, I still see the LCS offer 97% of spot for maples and 98% of spot on eagles, etc., while other coins such as roosters are getting less. I still buy it all, probably because I haven’t put as much thought into it as you have, because I don’t really have a true exit strategy; rather, I plan to will them to family and let them deal with it! Lol.

[@2is1gold]

Ha. I like the idea of passing down the seller issues! "Cursed gold. Here you go!" I can get 95%-97% for pristine Maples, but I'll get 99%-100% for Eagles. 90% for Roosters if they'll take them and a bit more for Sovereigns. The bigger issue for me is whether or not they would take them at all in a true emergency. I had a real estate opportunity come up when I wasn't ready and wanted to sell some gold to take the sting off of it. I wasn't able to sell more than a few ounces of Roosters locally, and I got a terrible price for them. The same dealers would have taken 100 Eagles without blinking. I'm planning to hand down all my gold too, but I want to be able to put it to work if something terrible (or a great opportunity) comes up. That's why I want liquid gold first, cursed gold second! :) Thanks for watching! I loved your last video.

[@VerticalStacker]

2 is 1 well thanks I appreciate that. You really do have me thinking, more than I have thought from any other video I have watched, that getting rid of my foreign gold and replacing it with US gold might be a good idea. Just gotta figure out how to get the best price for my foreign stuff now...

[@seraiahisrael3512]

What is a app that keeps track of the gold and silver worth?

[@williamjver]

Thanks any specific years on the gold buffalo? Where is the best place to purchase these?

[@2is1gold]

Buffalos are bullion, so years make no difference. The best place to buy them, in my opinion, is a local coin shop. You can find them online at sites like SDBullion.com as well. Cheers.

[@williamjver]

@@2is1gold Thanks I just subbed

[@2is1gold]

IGSTER welcome!

[@jmn1238]

I would think that the major plus of the American Eagle is its harder to scratch or dent

[@2is1gold]

That and how well known it is.

[@billlee1724]

If you get a buffalo pay the extra 100$ and buy a slabbed ms70

[@2is1gold]

@@billlee1724 not me. I hate slabs!

[@masterstacker2833]

An ounce is an ounce. I like the lower premium offerings from government mints, such as the Maple Leaf.

[@CosmicCosmo1]

Thank you for taking us on that journey

[@2is1gold]

Olaf The Mighty thanks for watching!

[@wickedcrypto6004]

Hey bud well said a sophisticated saving account. Can you please share where you buy your gold coins? I'm just getting into this quest of collecting but I'm looking for a company I can trust. I know I'm not going to get rich but my idea Is to pass this on to my children's so they can have a good understanding of passing on wealth and the importance of inheritance.

[@2is1gold]

SDBullion and JMBullion are my online outlets right now. I always try my local coin shops first, though. I’m planning to pass mine to my kids as well! Good luck!

[@daviddavey1727]

Are government minted gold bars like RCM, recognized with more legitimacy than Generic gold rounds of the same weight?

[@2is1gold]

They’d be more recognizable than a gold round (but not a coin).

[@alexinter1738]

Hi. What do you think to stack pre 1913 russian gold roubles? Or its more numizmatics and collectable. Cuz theyr premium so high! Thanks

[@calebdoner]

Your story about the roosters is fascinating. Those "odd" coins are attractive because of the low premiums, but I have always figured that they would be difficult to sell private party due to the non-fractional gold content that isn't even listed on the coin. I never imagined that coin dealers would not want them, but it makes perfect sense now that you explain it.

[@robertbrandywine]

I think it must depend on the nature of the dealer. If they are selling Sovereigns and "Napoleons" then they will buy them also.

[@charon7347]

Another great video from you. Great insights and lessons. Thanks for sharing.

[@2is1gold]

Thanks for watching!

[@thelucky2133]

I have enough money for 1 oz gold right now, help me choosing which one to get first! maple leaf? Buffalo? regular 1 oz bar ? I dont want american eagle since i dont like the coulour of copper in it.

[@2is1gold]

If you’re in the United States, I’d say the Buffalo. No question. You’ll be happy with either, though. Cheers!

[@TacticalStrudel]

I agree. Much better looking than the gold eagle.

[@tryingtograsplife]

With the new security features for 2021 coin do you believ it will make that coin more desirable from dealers or you think it’s still okay to get the 2020 I’m new to the scene and been listening to a lot of stuff before I buy but don’t wanna wait in case with what’s been going on soled wide

[@2is1gold]

I doubt dealers will care. The 2021 coins will be more popular with peers, though. I wouldn’t expect it to affect the price you’d get from an LCS.

[@chris6197]

my first 1oz gold coin is the gold buffalo i bought it off apmex for a huge premium at $200. paid $2135 wtih my CC. its truly a beautiful coin

[@2is1gold]

Great coin! I wish those premiums weren’t so crazy, though. Cheers!

[@chris6197]

@@2is1gold im also really sad i chose the random option and got a 2006 one with a copper spot on the forehead

[@2is1gold]

Copper spots can be removed. I’m going to give it a shot on one of my coins in the next week or so and will post a video.

[@chris6197]

@@2is1gold aluminum foil. Baking soda .and boiling water you doin that method ?

[@2is1gold]

Yeah, similar. Maybe. I’m going to try something lighter first.

[@rudigustin7279]

Good video, I like hearing your advice on these coins, I'm trying to decide whether or not to buy some .25 eagles, or wait and buy the buffalos... thnx.. btw, love those 99999s... lol..😎👍

[@2is1gold]

Rudi Gustin you’ll pay a bit more in premium, but 1/4oz Eagles are the easiest for me to grab. My LCS will happily swap them (4) out evenly for a Buffalo any time I want.

[@rudigustin7279]

@@2is1gold Really!! I haven't even checked out anyplace local... just online... but that's a great question to ask them, thanks..!

[@rudigustin7279]

@@2is1gold oh, I wanted to ask you what your thoughts are on the fractional gold Austrian Philharmonic's ...? Also, what about silver? I just bought some silver eagles... seems to be a run on silver right now.. your thoughts? .. and btw, I had forgotten to sub, but I just did... thnks again for your advice, and for responding.. 👍

[@sendit7922]

What’s the advantage of pre 1933 gold US coins over current US gold coins? Do they track every current coin? You can’t buy them privately without it being reported? In any amount? I really want gold Buffalo coins but not if they have to be reported. And what about foreign gold coins?? Like the maple leaf? I really want the maple leaf too. Can anyone help??

[@2is1gold]

Purchases aren’t recorded.

[@sku32956]

I am a Maple Leaf fan too, I sold my stack back in 2008 crash bought rentals yea that was some luck there buying rentals at the bottom. I am back to stacking again for me it's Maple leaf ,Kruggers .I am a BIG fan and look of the 24k .Its just simple math too ,Buffalos look nice still too pricey I bet I will pony up more money and buy some Buffalos .

[@jessewatkins6151]

Brits and maples are so trustworthy, but damn, the buffs? The most beautiful, plus lets be real, that field is the counterfeit guard

[@VicsYard]

Had to see when you started posting to KZbin. Only one year???? Great job. I’ll work my way back from the future to the now lol Vic

[@2is1gold]

Ha, yeah. These are bad news. 😄 I started posting more region August. 👍

[@michaeld019]

Awesome informational video. Thanks

[@2is1gold]

Thanks!

[@shawndefoy2329]

Where do you find the black ring coin holders for a Mapleleaf 1 ounce

[@shaifilous8710]

where do you get your 1 oz cases

[@Goldsavergamer]

I’m your first sub!!! Maples all the way! Fractional too! Crazy stack - good stuff!

[@2is1gold]

Hey, welcome!!! Anything from the Canadian Mint is great, to be honest. I just need to convince the local coin shops of that fact!

[@Goldsavergamer]

Just buy from online? Silver gold bull? Apex?

[@2is1gold]

@@Goldsavergamer APMEX and local coin shops for me. I prefer to buy locally, but I'm super picky on 1oz coin condition, and it's always hard to find 1/4oz coins at the LCS.

[@Goldsavergamer]

Guess it depends where you live too? I’m in a major city so the only LCS I have - they have like everything and can get anything haha

[@2is1gold]

@@Goldsavergamer definitely. I only have a few options inside my local metro. I have a good internet connection, though. :)

[@Levi-hz2oy]

The question is: why don't you sell your coins to some large gold trading entities, but to your local pawn shops? The premium of the gold coin is the extra price on top of the price of gold for the same weight and purity, which is also known as spot price. They might take its premium off for the damage. but should not give you less the spot price.

[@soniatobias6060]

Thank you soo much for sharing your experiences. I really appreciate you for doing this. I'm just going to start investing in gold, and this really helps. ;-)

[@2is1gold]

sonia tobias absolutely. Good luck!

[@Eli-qr9hc]

94th sub. Good content. I’ve only bought 1/10oz AGE’s and a few .23. Sovereigns. Only because they were on sale. Other than that, I’ve never had a model to go buy.

[@2is1gold]

Thanks and welcome! I think those AGE’s are a great base to build on.

[@TwoGrainsOfGold]

@2is1 I completely agree with your initial sentiment about the Eagles versus the Mapleleafs. However, on what you said towards the end about looking forward to the new eagle coins, I’m a bit skeptical about the new features frankly - not design related or anything but remember a video you made some time back about boating accidents 😉 and then I put that in context with the lowering of the wealth tax thresholds and I just wonder if the “preservation” goals we have for our descendants would be tainted in some way for the Eagles specifically, by the combination of all those factors...just something to think about

[@SilverRipples.]

Both are great American gold coins...I just haven't been able to justify the extra premium for the Gold Buffalo. I am not in love with the design of it though either. I would love to see this redesigned into a more modern designed 24K Gold coin.

[@2is1gold]

Silver Ripples I’d like to see some new designs coming out of the U.S. Mint too. (And I'm not sure the Eagle redesign next year will be enough.) The Buffalos have definitely grown on me, though.

[@connormonnery6998]

Gold Buffalo for sure!! 👍🏽😀❤️

[@FFFFFFF-FFFFFFFUUUUCCCC]

what was your experience with selling sovereigns?

[@2is1gold]

You it was a little better than selling the Rosters, but still considerably less than spot.

[@FFFFFFF-FFFFFFFUUUUCCCC]

@@2is1gold got it thanks

[@toddlertv6888]

Bought 2x American Buffalo reverse proof, and love them.

[@2is1gold]

Toddler TV So cool.

[@paulgidge7826]

Maple leaf for me but I’m basis. I do also like the Buffalo.

[@2is1gold]

Great coin!

[@ramblinmandolin2314]

Where did you get the cases from? Do you have to buy different sizes for the different size coins?

[@2is1gold]

Good question. I'm planning a video on this soon. I use Air-Tites. It's pretty common to find them at a local coin shop, but I've picked up a bunch from both Amazon and APMEX. APMEX will tell you the exact size you need on the product's detail page - 1oz Gold Eagles and Buffalos are 32mm. You can get direct fit capsules or larger capsules with black rings. If you search Amazon, you'll find both the individual capsules and the storage container tubes (with the red lid). I personally use the Air-Tites with the black rings (because the outer diameter of the plastic will then line up with various coin diameters, from Silver Eagles to Canadian Maples), but the direct fit let you see more of the coins. Thanks!

[@jessewatkins6151]

I would love a maple 1 oz coin, and i live in new hampshire, but ive never seen more more than a 1/4 oz maple, and they sell fast, so i havent even got those! Silver maples are easy all day, all my gold is eagles and Britannias, which is fine, and it seems brits and maple hold about the same premiums,i must have ad eyes, but eagles and brits look the same, ive heard its because, krugs, rubles and others of the type, is because its copper instead of silver, im not far off from a gold buff, i cant wait

[@ExpatGringo]

If they put that buffalo on a British, Australian or Canadian coin, both sides would look the same.

[@odin1313]

That is very mean sir. A buffalo is a noble animal

[@laurencerivet7521]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Steadfastpreparedness]

New to your channel. Great video for what to expect if you need to sell. I hope I can hold mine until it’s worth it’s weight in gold 😉 I’m Canadian and I have Britannia’s (gorgeous), Queen’s Beasts (my fave) and I just bought my first buffalo. It was love at first sight 😍 After I finish the beasts I may have to pick up a my first maple 😂

[@2is1gold]

Agree on the Britannia’s and QBs - they’re beautiful coins. The Royal Canadian Mint has great options too, though. If I was Canadian, I’d be all in on Maples.