Mint State Gold

When it comes to purchasing a product, one of the most important factors in evaluating fair price is a sure sense of a product’s condition. When buying a used car, for example, it is smart to have a trusted mechanic first check under the hood. You want to establish a proven set of criteria to be sure you are making a good investment. The same is true with coins.

Although Bullion and Bullion Plus share a similar name, they are different categories for coin investors and collectors.  Bullion covers both coins and bars of precious metals.  Their value is based on how much of the precious metal (gold, silver, platinum, or palladium) contained within each product.  With the cost of the precious metal, production, shipping, and the market demand, gives bullion items a small premium above the market price of the metal. What that means is simply this - the value of the coin is usually slightly more than the amount of precious metal it contains and is very easy to track.  Since Bullion is closely tied to the spot market prices for precious metals, it is ideal for the investor looking to hold onto their assets for under six months, and want to speculate purely on the value of the precious metal climbing in these shaky financial times.

Bullion, made of precious metals such as Gold, Silver, Platinum and Palladium, is a category of investment that covers coins, bars, and rounds. Their value is primarily dependent upon the quantity of the metal in the coin and are produced in large qualities. This means that they carry a very small premium above their cost, when compared to other categories we offer. As with all precious metal investments, the more of one item there is on the market, the lower the price. Typically, Bullion bars are the most well known in this category and are sold in sizes ranging from 1 gram to 400 ounces. However, when talking about Bullion coins, the most actively traded ones today are the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf, American Eagle, and American Buffalo. These three Bullion coins are so popular they typically have the best bid/ask prices over other items such as bars. Since the Bullion coin prices are so closely tied to the fluctuations in the price of metals, these are ideal for a short investment with the potential for a good return.

Investment Grade Coins are collectible coins that are scarce and highly sought after by collectors and investors alike. Forged with precious metals, this level of collectible coin offers an excellent profit potential for investors wanting to hold them at least three years. Investment Grade Coins can be sold individually or in rolls, and with every passing year, usually become scarcer and more valuable. At Mint State Gold, presented by Stuppler & Company, we have more than 50 years buying, selling, evaluating and consulting our clients on how to make the most of these desirable coins.

Bullion Plus coins are designed for investors and collectors.  They fall into two categories; Classic and Proof coins. Both categories are classified as Bullion Plus coins because their price is based on of the value of the precious metal contained in the coin plus an 5-15% premium. The premium is determined by several factors that include investor/collector demand, tax advantages, special mint striking, limited issues and more. We offer them to investors looking for higher profit potential beyond the common bullion, and recommend that they be held for at least six months. 

The Bullion Plus category encompasses high quality and/or historic coins no longer produced – mainly made from gold and silver but they can also be minted in other metals as well.  Bullion Plus are in high demand by savvy investors because these coins are of high quality, limited supply or both. Because of their increasing scarcity and quality these Bullion Plus coins carry a slight premium. It’s usually a minor amount between 5 to 15% above the value of the metal in the coin.  Most savvy investors buy Bullion plus because they are a desirable investment for their portfolio and have the added bonus of being beautiful! For those to see ideal returns on these coins, we recommend Bullion Plus items for smart investors looking to hold onto their assets for a minimum of 6 months.