I agree very much. The way I see it is that if gold 'hypothetically' pentupled (went up 5x the price), then even a 1oz coin/bar would be well above the $5000 ID threshold. This makes it a pain for some. A 1/2oz coin would not have the same problem. And a 1/10oz coin might just be more liquid at crazy prices. That said, i'm being hypothetical and assuming that rules won't change.
Black Sun, How long a gold coin takes to get the stain? Will the blood spot eventually appear even it is in a capsule? Can we do something to prevent it? LD
Victorian gold sov, still got it and hopefully will add to it soon. I know what you mean about stacking in the UK - silver is great but with VAT gold seems more sensible, however I like poured silver bars, catch 22.
My first every gold purchase was when i was like 10 or 12 and brought some gold dust (which i still have) But my first ever gold coin was a graded 1/20oz panda my favourite though 1oz gold pamp dragon
My first gold purchase was an ainslie bullion 1oz ... I like the poured lookin stuff more than coins, adds to the industrial feel like what metal should be I also like industrial heavy metal... But that's another topic lol