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Gold coins are among the most popular ways to invest in gold bullion. Coins are popular for their variety in terms of weight, purity, and unique designs. Gold coins are guaranteed by central governments and issued by sovereign mints. Here at Silver.com, learn more about some of the world’s most popular gold coin programs.

Gold American Coins

Gold American Coins are struck by the US Mint. Two main gold coin programs are issued annually by the US Mint.

• American Buffalo Coins: These coins have been issued annually since 2005. They use the design of James Earle Fraser’s Buffalo Nickel. Notably, these coins are the first gold coin program from the US Mint to be struck with .9999 pure gold.
• American Eagle Coins: While the Gold American Buffalo is popular, the official bullion coin of the United States is the Gold American Eagle. Similar though to the American Buffalo, this series uses a popular historical design on the obverse with the Lady Liberty design of Augustus Saint-Gaudens. The reverse has featured 2 designs over the years – Miley Busiek’s family of eagles (1986-2021) and the eagle portrait of Jennie Norris (2021-Present).

Gold Australian Coins

Gold Australian Coins are struck annually by the Perth Mint, which was established in 1899. These coins are renowned for their changing imagery on the reverse and their high purity of .9999 pure gold.

• Australian Kangaroo Coins: Originally the Australian Gold Nugget Series, this coin program was quickly rebranded to feature Kangaroos instead. Coins are issued annually in various sizes made from .9999 pure gold and feature unique images of a kangaroo on the reverse.
• Australian Koala Coins: This series has been issued every year since its debut back in 2007. These coins feature the koala on the reverse with each new coin showing a unique image of the animal. Coins are issued annually in 7 unique sizes ranging from 5 oz to 1/25 oz.
• Australian Kookaburra Coins: Similar to other Perth Mint coin programs, these coins showcase unique images of the kookaburra bird on the reverse. The original series debuted in 1990 as a silver proof coin but quickly expanded to include gold bullion coins.

Gold Austrian Coins

There’s one gold coin program that stands out when thinking of Austria, the Gold Austrian Philharmonic. This coin program debuted in 1989 and quickly became one of the most popular in the world. The design has remained unchanged since its debut. The obverse shows the great pipe organ at the Musikverein while the reverse shows a collection of musical instruments.

Gold British Coins

Gold British Coins are struck by the Royal Mint. Their most popular gold coin is the Gold British Britannia, however, they have some other popular coin programs as well.

• British Britannia Coins: Debuting in 1987, this series is now the official gold bullion coin of Great Britain. The reverse shows the striking image of Britannia, seen as the female personification of Great Britain. Coins issued before 2013 are made with 22-karat gold, whereas coins from 2013 and on have a purity of .999 pure gold.
• Queen’s Beasts Coins: This 10-coin collection ran from 2016-2021 and features the ten beasts seen at Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation. Each beast has a direct tie to the Queen and her genealogy.
• Tudor Beasts Coins: Following the success of the Queen’s Beasts Series, the Tudor Beasts Series focuses on House Tudor which ruled the throne from 1485 to 1603.

Gold Canadian Coins

Gold Canadian Coins are struck by the Royal Canadian Mint. While they have plenty of gold coin programs, their most well-known is the official gold bullion coin of Canada, the Gold Canadian Maple Leaf. This series debuted in 1979, and in 1982 became the first in the world to have a purity of .9999 pure gold. The reverse has gone unchanged since the debut of the series which features Walter Ott’s sugar maple leaf.

Gold Chinese Coins

The most popular gold coin from the Chinese Mint is the Gold Chinese Panda. The series is unique in that it changes the reverse imagery with each release (except for 2001 and 2002). However, the reverse image always shows a panda. In 2016, the series made a big change as they transitioned from Troy oz weights to gram sizes.

Gold Mexican Coins

Struck by the Mexican Mint, the Gold Mexican Libertad was originally issued in 1981. Coins were issued sporadically at first before being released on an annual basis. The obverse shows the Mexican coat of arms while the reverse shows a depiction of Winged Victory. Coins are available in several unique sizes and strikes such as proof and reverse proof.

Gold Somalian Coins

Among the most intriguing coin programs on the market is the African Wildlife Series. Originally backed by Zambia, the series is now backed by Somalia, however, the Central Bank of Somalia has yet to acknowledge them as legal tender. More interestingly, while the series is called the African Wildlife Series, only images of elephants are used. The elephant image has changed with each new coin.

Gold South African Coins

The first gold bullion coin ever to be made for investment purposes is the Gold South African Krugerrand, struck in 1967. These coins have been issued annually ever since and have never changed their design. The obverse features Paul Kruger while the reverse shows a springbok antelope.

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