Coins Or Bars - What's Best For You?

BULLION BARS AND COINS

Have you ever wondered why some people buy bars and others choose coins? Here’s what to consider when deciding.

Cast Bars

Cast bars are highly cost-effective. The reason is their low fabrication cost. As a result, cast bars can be sold at a low premium above the prevailing value of their fine gold. It is most important to buy from a trusted supplier to ensure weight, purity and re-saleability.

Minted Bars

Cut from rolled gold and stamped with attractive designs on a minting press, minted bars (or ingots) are more aesthetically pleasing than cast bars. Leading manufacturers offer minted bars in packaging, which in The Perth Mint’s case, includes a tamper-evident security feature.

Bullion Coins

A more complex process is required to fabricate gold coins. So expect to pay a higher premium compared to cast and minted bars. Bullion coins, however offer investors clear benefits because they are:

- Issued (and therefore guaranteed) by Governments.
- Highly divisible – bullion coins range from 1/20oz up to 10 kilos.
- Decorated with detailed often beautiful designs for easy identification.
- Thin, making them extremely difficult to fake around a base metal core.