Gold has always been a popular investment. It also is an investment where you can diversify. You can have a mix of gold coins, each with unique histories – coins that are as fun to collect as they are to review historically.

The value of the coins is based on the spot price, the gold weight, the condition of the coins and their popularity or scarcity.

 Below are 10 popular gold coins featured on a gold exchange – coins that can be purchased or sold, that hold their values, and provide an excellent hedge against inflation.

1. The U.S. St. Gaudens Double Eagle Coin

Gold coin dealers and gold collectors love the U.S. St. Gaudens Double Eagle gold coin. On the obverse, Miss Liberty carries a torch and olive branch. On the reverse side, an eagle is shown in flight. Augustus Saint-Gaudens designed the coin in 1907.

2. U.S. American Gold Eagles

Always a popular selection, the U.S. American Gold Eagle coin also highlights Miss Liberty on the obverse and eagles on the reverse. The government introduced the coin to collectors in 1986. 

3. Canada’s Gold Maple Leaf

This emblematic gold coin highlights a maple leaf on the reverse with Queen Elizabeth appearing on the obverse side of the coin. The coin was first minted in 1979 in a one ounce size. 

4. U. S. Indian Head Eagle

This coin portrays the numismatic art of Augustus Saint-Gaudens in a $10 denomination. The vintage coin was minted from 1907 to 1933. Miss Liberty dons a headdress, Native American style, on the obverse. An American eagle appears on the reverse.

5. The Gold Libertad of Mexico

This more contemporary gold bullion coin is sold in a series of fractional weights. The Mexican government featured the coin, initially, in 1981. A Mexican Coat of Arms is showcased on the obverse while an angel is depicted on the coin’s reverse.

6. China’s Gold Panda

This coin was introduced by China in 1982. Showing off variations of the cute panda, older coins are  offered in various sizes – from 1/20 ounce to one troy ounce. Since 2016, changes in standard weights and denominations have been made.

7. The Gold British Sovereign

First struck in 1817, the coin features a legal tender value of one sterling pound. The reigning monarch during the period is shown on the obverse, On the reverse, St. George is shown slaying a dragon.

8. The U.S. $3.00 Indian Head Princess Gold Coin

This classic gold coin was produced from 1854 to 1889 and is sized about the same as a nickel. It usually trades above spot value because even some of the coin’s common dates are scarce.

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9. The Gold Marianne Rooster of France

This classic coin of France was struck from 1899 to 1914 showing a denomination of 20 Francs. On the obverse, the French goddess Marianne is profiled while the reverse reveals the unofficial symbol of France – the rooster.

10. The South African Krugerrand

First introduced in 1967, the coin is one of the most popularly traded gold bullion cons that come from south of the equator.

Do You Have Gold Coins to Sell?

Do you have gold to sell? What popular coins are you interested in buying or selling on the exchange?  Knowing the popularity of gold bullion will help you make a more informed decision when it comes to making gold transactions.