Bit of a let down

So not long ago I bought my first gold 1/4 oz AGE and was a bit let down how boring and dull the coin is.
I guess I figured the gold coin would be bright and shiny but it does not look much better than a copper coin.
So for my next gold purchase what do you think I should buy that is a bit more shiny and yellow.

 

Can't go wrong with anything that is 24K or 99.9% pure.

Or you could always get a gold proof coin with mirror-like finish.

 

Correct,dont get me wrong I love gold but for my first gold coin I thought it would a bit brighter finish.
My wedding band is more shiny-LOL

 

ounces, if you're after shiny gold in the US, it shouldn't be difficult to source a Canadian Gold Maple Leaf. Those are 99.99%, and boy are they shiny!

 

Roswell,
Thanks I will try a Maple leaf next purchase.

 

Yes, the GML are really nice in particular the Leaf side glitters stunningly in the light.

 

The maple leaf for sure...

 

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If you are really getting down about your coin then go and get 18 ozt of silver and sit them beside your 1/4 ozt gold.
Then you will be able to see just how much value you have in that wee coin

 

JMB has the one ounce gold Maples on sale this week.

 

Congrats on your 1st goldie!


Yeah, aesthetics of 24K > 22K, by a long shot..

As long as you're going to keep it in a capsule or slab, heh.

22K does have the durability thing going for it, anyway.


If you're looking for something sexy that sports some brilliance & "pop," go with 24K that has at least 2 different contrasting finishes & textures.

Fractionals that immediately pop into mind..

- Perth Mint Lunars & Kangaroos
- Canadian Maples
- Chinese Pandas

Stuff of that nature.


Obviously also proofs, if you're willing to fork out some extra cash.

And if you go with 1-oz, you'll have that much more selection.


Do some window-shopping on Apmex..

Then armed with your list, head over to YouTube & watch some full-screen HD-quality videos (from retail customers) of the potential purchases -- preferably of coins that are either naked, or in brand-new capsules.


You'll get a much better idea of exactly what you're looking for in your next gold coins..

And yes, there will be more than one. :lol:

 

I personally really like the colour and texture of the American Gold Buffalo coin

 

Think u should go for whatever you think will go up more. You can spend money on shiny prettiness but at 1500 an oz that's expensive

 

They need to bring back fractionals!



It's hard for some of us to drop $1,200 USD on a 1-oz'er..

 

Actually, for the 1 oz Buffalo, currently you'd have to drop $1440 direct into the U.S. Mint's piggy bank.


Or, you could drop $10,000 on this flawless 2015 proof-like 1 oz American Liberty gold coin.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/2015-W-100-...LY-RELEASES-/171888895387?hash=item280560659b



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Around 12 for a 2015 BU at Apmex..

http://www.apmex.com/product/84912/2015-1-oz-gold-buffalo-bu

 

I think that the 1/4oz maple will be my purchase this time.
Hope I like the looks better this time.

 

So you all know I want some gold with a little more shine,so do you think the older GML are a bit more shiny than the 2015 with the radial lines?

 

get a proof coin of some sort, they are much more bright and shiney

 

Perhaps have a look at "Perth's sellection of gold coins.

If you like a bullion gold coins with a bit of shine, the Gold Kangaroos are pretty good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKutaGOWfvA

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKutaGOWfvA[/youtube]


The Lunars are also very popular...here's a video showing the Lunar Goat.
Start the vid from about 2 minutes 19 secs.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yN0PYYoIzwc[/youtube]

You can find the mintage details for previous bullion gold coins in the link below:
http://www.perthmint.com.au/investment-bullion-bars-and-coins-mintages.aspx

Available sizes can be found here:
http://www.perthmintbullion.com/au/Buy-Gold-Coins.aspx