Archive for October, 2009

Gold Bullion: An Insurance Policy For Uncertain Times

October 24th, 2009

Your financial advisor has warned you against buying gold bullion coins. It’s a a terrible investment, you’ve been told. Gold has a real rate of return of practically zero over the past one hundred years. It’s midnight cable tv’s investment “snuggie.”
I’m sure you’ve heard these statements before by popular investment gurus, who either don’t understand or [...]

Invest in Gold Bullion Bar in Today’s Economy

October 22nd, 2009

A gold bullion bar investment is the growing trend among today’s investors, but why? When it comes to the gold bullion bar, investors feel that such an investment is somewhat safer than other forms of investments, especially in light of today’s economy. What’s more, getting one or more gold bullion bar items helps in making [...]

Finance professionals advice about investing in gold coins

October 19th, 2009

In times of economic uncertainty and political instability, investing in gold is an attractive option for many investors. While, in majority, investors buy gold bars, sophisticated investors typically invest in certified gold coins. By being established as a medium of monetary exchange in many countries, gold reflects a country’s economic and political climate: when gold [...]

Detecting Counterfeit Gold Coins Based on Density

October 5th, 2009

One of the major determinants of the value of gold coins is their gold content. The authenticity of the coins based on whether or not they are minted by a supposed manufacturer or institution is usually just a secondary factor. Often of more significance is the exactness of the coin’s metal content, which translates to [...]