Gold Coins and Bars

Why Buy Gold Bullion?

Gold bullion has played a central role in preserving wealth for centuries and continues to attract buyers seeking stability, diversification, and direct ownership of a tangible asset. In recent years, heightened global debt levels, persistent inflation pressures, geopolitical uncertainty, and record central-bank gold purchases have driven renewed interest in physical gold.

Gold reached multiple nominal record highs during 2025 and into early 2026, reinforcing its role as a store of value during periods of monetary and market volatility. Physical gold bullion—held outright—offers exposure to gold without counterparty risk or reliance on digital financial systems.

Gold Coins or Gold Bars?

Choosing between gold coins and gold bars depends on your priorities:

Gold Bars

Gold bars are often preferred by buyers focused on acquiring the most gold for their budget while closely tracking the live gold spot price.

• Typically refined to .999 or .9999 fine gold (24k)
• Available in sizes ranging from 1 gram to 400 oz
• Usually carry lower premiums per ounce than gold coins
• Efficient for stacking, storage, and maximizing ounces per dollar
• Produced by both private mints and government mints

Gold Coins

Gold coins are often chosen for their ease of resale, global recognition, and trusted government backing.

• Struck by sovereign government mints
• Typically produced in 22k or 24k gold
• Carry official legal-tender face values
• Highly recognizable and liquid worldwide
• Backed by government guarantees of weight and purity

Government-Minted Gold Bars

For those seeking a balance between low premiums and official assurance, government-minted gold bars—such as those from the Royal Canadian Mint or Australia’s Perth Mint—combine trusted hallmarks with competitive pricing.

Buying and Storing Gold

Gold bullion can be securely delivered with full insurance or stored in allocated, non-bank vaults, where each bar or coin remains recorded as the buyer’s direct property. Pricing is driven primarily by the live gold spot price, with premiums varying by product type, size, and market conditions.

Trusted Experience Since 1977

Since 1977, Kitco has been buying and selling gold in the form of scrap, gold coins, and gold bars, earning a long-standing reputation as a trusted destination for buying and selling physical gold.

For more information about buying or selling gold bullion, please contact our Customer Service team at info@kitco.com, 1-877-775-4826 (U.S. & Canada), or 1-514-313-9999 (Worldwide).