This is my first time on the forum. I would be very happy to receive any guidance and suggestions how and where to start investing in gold in a small way.
My advice is to buy and hold a single ounce ingot or coin in your hand. If it doesn't feel 'right'... immediately sell it. I bet you won't.
Welcome to this forum. Depending on your location you most likely have a bullion dealer close by. Buying from members from here with high feedback scores is as save as buying anywhere else.
Welcome Talk to your local bullion dealer and ask them what sells well and is the closest to spot. If you're in Aus anything from the Perth Mint is a good bet and Gold Eagles if in the U.S. The smaller you go, the more of a premium you'll pay. I like the old gold coins such as Francs, Sovs, Coronas etc as can usually get them close to spot and they're more interesting than generic Certicards.