What is a Bullion Plus Coin?

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.

What exactly is a Classic coin?  It’s a classification that means a coin was minted by a government, either recently produced or struck over a 100 years ago. Typically the modern coins sold in this category are of higher quality than a commonly produced coin.  The historic Classic coins vary in size and quality.  However, one great advantage is that since most of the gold coins where produced before 1933, they are considered ‘collectable’ and have certain tax advantages.  Also, collectable gold coins have additional privacy benefits that many investors find appealing.  To learn more about this, speak to one of our Mint State Gold representatives or your financial advisor.  Some best selling examples of these coins include various grades of the French 20 Franc Gold, British Gold Sovereign, French Gold Napoleon, and American issued $20 Gold Saint Gaudens, Liberty, and Indian Head.

A Proof coin is made of gold, silver, or platinum, typically minted by a government as well, but when the coin is forged the die striking the coin has a special luster.  This luster gives Proof coins a beautifully reflective, mirror-like surface (click here to learn more about how a coin is made). These coins sometimes come in protective holders certified by a third party grading service as to their grade and authenticity.  Others come in a luxurious velvet case straight from the mint, numbered and certified.  Proof coins are similar to Bullion coins because their value is based more heavily on the metal content.  Typically, Bullion Plus coin retains a higher value than the bullion mostly because of demand from investors who want beautifully lustrous coins to keep for retirement or pass on to their heirs. When you put a Proof coin and a normal Classic Bullion coin side by side – the artful shine and beauty of the Proof will take leave you breathless. Mint State Gold, Presented by Stuppler, is proud to offer to our collector clients Proof Coins individually, or in sets of different sizes and metals.  To learn more, contact one of our representatives today.