Investor Insider: Why Investors Love American Eagle Gold Coins
Investors traditionally invest in gold for the stability, liquidity and diversification it adds to their investment portfolio. There are many ways to invest in physical gold. Experienced investors and industry experts agree that one of the safest ways to add gold to your overall investment portfolio is by purchasing certain gold coins. One of the best, gold coin investments is the American Gold Eagle. As a service to our readership and clients, we have outlined the characteristics of American Eagle Gold coins that make them such an intelligent investment.
Guaranteed
There are very few things in this world that are guaranteed. Fortunately, we are able to provide one of those few guaranteed investments. The popularity and demand for American Eagle Gold coins continues to grow with everyday investors because the quality and purity of the coins is guaranteed by the United States Government. By law, American Gold Eagle bullion coins can only be made with gold mined within The United States. The guarantee adds a significant element of security for less speculative and more conservative investors allocating their retirement assets. Buyers of the American Gold Eagle and NGC or PCGS Certified American Gold Eagle can rest assured that they are getting exactly what they pay for in the way of quality, gold content, and investment grade purity.
Increased Demand
Though the price of gold fluctuates regularly, we continue to see demand increase for American Eagles because of their secure nature, high quality and American orientation. Popularity has increased in self-directed IRAs especially. Many are opening gold IRAs to enhance their retirement investment strategy. First released by the United States Mint in 1986; the gold American Eagle is the first modern bullion coin to be authorized by the United States congress and is backed by the US Mint for its weight, gold content and purity. U.S. gold coins, which are arguably one of the greatest symbols of American liberty and freedom, are produced with the high levels of quality, craftsmanship and pride that one would expect of the United States Mint.
Quality
The United States Mint is among the most storied coin manufacturers in history and the United States gold coin market is among the biggest in the world. The U.S. has the largest officially reported gold holdings in the world and the global reputation of the US Mint is unparalleled.
American Eagle gold coins provide investors with the means to diversify, balance and stabilize a well-rounded investment portfolio, all with the safety and backing of the United States Government. Each American Eagle gold coin features stunning quality and design, symbolizing the American spirit and character. Each coin is guaranteed to contain an exact quantity of gold, mined exclusively in the United States and to meet the rigid quality standards of the U.S. Mint. The front of the coin, originally designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens for the country’s $20 gold piece minted from 1907 to 1933, depicts a full length figure of Lady Liberty holding a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. In the background, images of the sun rising and the United States Capitol dome are beautifully displayed. The front of the coin also bears the inscription “Liberty” and contains both the date of issue and the individual mint mark of origin. The reverse side of the coin bears the image of a male bald eagle carrying an olive branch, flying towards his mate in a nest with their hatchlings. The American Eagle gold coin is produced at 22K purity (being mixed with harder alloys) which gives it a tougher metallic property that will better handle the wear and tear at times when the coins are in wide circulation. The tougher composition of the Gold American Eagle coin also makes it ideal for long term buy and hold investing and a great way to own physical gold in individual retirement Accounts or IRAs.
Investing in gold continues to provide investors a safe haven from market volatility. Just like any other investment, it is important to understand exactly what you are purchasing before making a decision. We take pride in educating first-time, novice, retirement and experienced gold investors. We continue to serve our clients by providing clear, concise, objective advice without any obligation. To learn more about adding precious metals to your retirement account, call our specialists today at 1-800-341-8584.