If you want to invest in gold, there are several options. There are basically three main types of physical precious metal: bars, coins and medals. Gold coins Gold coins are the best known form of precious metal products. Coins made of gold and silver were already produced in ancient times....
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Rwanda – The country and its coins
Rwanda, officially the Republic of Rwanda, is a landlocked country in central Africa, where the African Great Lakes region and southeast Africa meet. Interesting facts, figures and data about Rwanda Area: 26,338 km² Currency: Rwandan francs (RWF) President: Paul Kagame Population (as of 2022): 13.8 million Capital: Kigali (population: 1.2...
UK – The country and its coins
Interesting figures, data, facts The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, also known as the United Kingdom (U.K.) or Britain, is a sovereign state on the northwest coast of mainland Europe. Official language English is the official language of the United Kingdom, but there are a variety of...
China – The country and its coins
China - Numbers, Data, Facts The official name of China is People's Republic of China. It is located in the eastern part of the Asian continent on the west coast of the Pacific Ocean. Area: is 9.6 million km² Population: 1.45 billion (as of October 2022) China is the fourth...
Cuba: A journey through the country and its fascinating coins
Cuba, Republic of Cuba (República de Cuba) Cuba is popular with tourists for its lush nature, excellent beaches, and numerous colonial and revolutionary landmarks. The country is famous for its cigars, rum made from sugar cane, salsa and other Cuban dance styles, Fidel Castro and Che Guevara, 1950s cars, Spanish...
Mexico – The country and the coins
Mexico (Spanish: México), United Mexican States (Spanish: Estados Unidos Mexicanos). General information about the country Mexico Mexico is a state in the southwestern part of North America. It borders the United States of America to the north and Guatemala and Belize to the southeast. It is bordered on the west...
Niger – The country and its coins
Niger is a country that is often confused with Nigeria (there is actually a state of that name within Nigeria), but they are two completely different states. A few details: Official Name: Republic of Niger (Republique du Niger, Republic of Niger) Capital: Niamey City Area: 1.267.000 km² Population: 26.4 million...
Precious metals – gold, platinum, palladium or silver? Which metal should I invest in?
There are four precious metals that are most commonly used in stock trading for investment: Gold, Silver, Palladium and Platinum. Let's look together at the specifics, advantages and disadvantages of investing in each instrument. Investing in gold Gold is the most popular precious metal for investment. Gold has traditionally been...
Differences between collector coins and bullion coins
In this blog, you will read about some of the differences between regular bullion coins and higher priced collectible coins. Embossing Minting: Bullion coins are of normal quality. They are embossed in a simple way and can be easily damaged. Collector coins can be of proof quality. The proof is...
China Panda – The animal and gold coins
One of the cutest and most amazing animals on our planet is the panda. The panda is synonymous with Chinese culture and history. In China, the animal is believed to have medicinal and spiritual properties. This belief was especially widespread during the Ming Dynasty. People in the Middle Kingdom believed...
How to identify coins at first sight – what information is written on a coin and what it means
You have probably heard of obverse or reverse of a coin. However, there is much more to consider. Now, what are these terms and what exactly do they mean? In the following blog, we will take a closer look at each element of the coin design with you. Front/Averse vs....
What to consider when buying silver coins online?
Investing in precious metals is unlikely to go out of fashion. While Gold coins usually in the spotlight because of its high value and shiny exterior, consider silver if you want to start small with investing assets in the form of precious metals for the future. You want to buysilver...