Gold bullion coins are coins minted by various different governments but which derive their value solely from the content of the gold. In essence, a gold bullion coin is a convenient unit of gold. The government that minted the coin guarantees the quality of the gold content of each coin. Bullion coins have the following advantages:

• No premium paid for their rarity.
• Recognized internationally and therefore highly liquid.
• No need of specialty numismatic knowledge to dispose of them.
• Price rises as the price of gold rises.