Foreign Gold Coins

Invest in Gold Coins from Provident Metals. Take a look at our expansive and incredible selection of premium quality bullion coins and rounds. For years, Provident Metals has been an industry leading precious metals dealer, offering investors and collectors choice gold and silver from around the world.

When you invest in sovereign coins, you can be fully confident in the integrity of the coin and its contribution to your precious metals portfolio. Every coin is composed of at least .999+ fine gold and is accompanied by top-notch customer service.

Sovereign bullion affords investors government guaranteed bullion with striking designs and a designated face value. Whether you choose bullion or numismatic coins, your investment portfolio will benefit from the addition of a time tested commodity that weathers uncertain economic times.

Frequently asked questions about gold coins

Why should I invest in gold coins?

Investing in gold coins diversifies your portfolio and provides a valuable hedge against inflation. As a historically valuable commodity, proven to retain and grow its value, gold is the ideal way to strengthen your investment account with a stunning physical asset.

What kind of gold coin is best?

Provident Metals offers a wide variety of gold coins from mints all over the world. Each sovereign mint guarantees the weight, purity, and face value of its coins, making each offering a wise investment. In the US, the American Gold Eagle is perhaps the most popular gold coin. The Canadian Gold Maple offers phenomenal value, as well. From the Perth Mint, the Lunar Series is well loved for its gold coin designs.

What is a good price for gold coins?

Prices for precious metals can vary greatly from moment to moment based on a myriad of factors. Monitoring spot price and trends in the market can help you gauge current and likely upcoming gold prices. Using this information will assist in your buying process.

Should I buy fractional gold coins or 1 oz coins?

Provident Metals accommodates budgets of all types. Fractional gold coins are excellent options for beginning investors or investors looking for a smaller purchase. 1 oz gold coins are great for a slightly reduced premium for investors looking to spend a bit more.

What is the value in buying a certified gold coin?

Certified gold coins from Provident Metals offer investors top rated bullion, guaranteed by industry leading coin grading services. PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) and NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) have years of experience evaluating bullion for investors seeking the very best coins. Purchasing certified goins gives you peace of mind your bullion is not only superb quality, but with every certification, coins are safely packaged in technologically advanced holders to ensure their protection from environmental degradation.

Why are gold coins important?

Knowing the importance of portfolio diversification is essential in effective investing. Without portfolio diversification, you risk the possibility of “putting all your eggs in one basket;” should the market respond unfavorably to your chosen investment, you could be in trouble. Gold bullion, however, has a positive track record of adding protection to portfolios, as well as being a successful hedge against inflation.

What is the difference between bullion coins and numismatic coins?

Gold coins are classified as either bullion or numismatic, and each type serves a specific purpose.

Gold bullion coins, like the American Gold Eagle or Canadian Gold Maple, are the primary choice of buyers looking for investment grade, stackable gold. Bullion buyers are not typically concerned with the collectibility or rarity of a coin, rather its investment value.

Numismatic coins, on the other hand, are collectible and rare coins purchased for their historical value rather than investment. Typically, a numismatic coin will have a value much greater than the value of its metal content due to its rarity caused by low mintage numbers, coin errors or defects, desirability, etc.

Where should I buy gold coins?

Choosing a reputable dealer for bullion is simple with today's technology. Simply do a little research on the company from whom you are considering purchasing gold. Provident Metals has a robust online presence with thousands of reviews from highly satisfied, repeat customers. Check out what people are saying.

How should I store my gold coins?

Provident Metals simplifies the issue of coin storage by offering a variety of monster boxes and empty coin tubes from mints around the world, offering your precious metal protection from the elements.