World Gold

Many foreign countries have minted gold coins, which are commonly referred to as sovereign gold coins. Sovereign gold coins are any government minted gold coins. These coins are guaranteed by the country of issuance to contain the exact state weight and purity of the gold coin.

Many countries, such as South Africa, China, Australia, Canada, and Austria mint gold coins sell at a premium similar to U.S. issued gold coins; however, gold coins that are in slightly less demand, such as Russian gold rubles, British gold sovereigns, Denmark gold kroners, Netherlands gold guldens, Swiss and French gold francs, Austrian ducats, Mexican gold pesos, among others, are available at lower premiums, and oftentimes are the least expensive way to invest in gold.