GOLD

               American Eagle 2017

First minted in 1986, American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins are minted according to the durable, 22-karat standard established for circulating gold coinage 350 years ago. Each coin contains its full, stated weight of pure gold taken from newly mined sources in America. The balance consists of silver and copper, added to increase the coin’s durability. ​

             American Eagle 2018

American Eagles chief unique property is that they are the only gold bullion whose weight, content and purity are guaranteed by the United States Government. American Eagles are also valid for precious metals Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs).The obverse (front) design is inspired by artist Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ celebrated $20 gold piece that was minted from 1907-1933. It is considered by many to be one of America’s most beautiful coins.

​      AUSTRIAN PHILHARMONIC

The Philharmonic was first minted in 1989. The chief engraver of the Austrian Mint, Thomas Pesendorfer designed the coin that commemorates the world-renowned orchestra and features a string bass, cellos, violins, a bassoon, a harp and a Viennese horn, on its reverse. The obverse of the coin shows the great organ of the Musikverein concert hall in Vienna, the orchestra’s home. The face value, weight, fineness and year of issue also feature on this side of the coin.
According to the World Gold Council, it was the best-selling gold coin worldwide in 1992, 1995 and 1996.

           AMERICAN BUFFALO

The gold Buffalo is America’s first pure gold bullion coin. Its weight and purity are guaranteed by the U.S. government. The Presidential $1 Coin Act authorized the production of these 24-karat coins on December 22, 2005. The design for these coins resurrected the work of American sculptor James Earle Fraser for America’s five-cent coin, which popularly came to be known as the “Indian Head,” or “Buffalo Nickel.” It was introduced in 1913 and celebrates the American West with the noble Indian profile on the obverse and the buffalo on the reverse.

        AMERICAN BUFFALO 2018

The gold Buffalo, which is a recreation of America’s iconic “Indian Head” or “Buffalo Nickel,” is America’s first 24 karat gold bullion coin. The government guarantees the coin’s weight and purity. These pure gold coins were authorized by the Presidential $1 Coin Act on December 22, 2005. The original nickel design was first minted in 1913 to salute the spirit of the American West. The Native American who is depicted on this gold bullion coin is a composite of three different American Indians.

      CANADIAN MAPLE LEAF 2017

In 1979, the Royal Canadian Mint produced its first $50-denomination Gold Maple Leaf one-ounce coins. They were 99.9% pure, guaranteed by the Government of Canada for weight and purity, and before long, they became among the world’s most popular pure gold coins. The Royal Canadian Mint then introduced the world’s first 99.99% pure gold bullion coin in 1982.

      CANADIAN MAPLE LEAF 2018

Gold Maple Leaf bullion from the Royal Canadian Mint is among the world’s most popular pure gold bullion in the world. More than 25 million troy ounces have been sold since the Maple Leafs were introduced in 1979. It was also the first bullion coin to be struck in the higher standard of .9999 purity.  All the 2018 Maple Leafs feature three distinct, enhanced security characteristics: radial lines, a micro-engraved maple leaf privy mark and Bullion DNA anti-counterfeiting technology.

          CHINESE PANADA 2017 

First produced in 1982, each new issue features a different design celebrating China’s iconic Giant Panda on the obverse side along with the face value in yuan. The image of the Temple of Heaven from Beijing’s Forbidden City is the same image that has been on the reverse since this coin was first struck in 1082. Starting in 2016, the People’s Bank of China changed the Chinese Panda incremental sizes from ounces to grams. One interesting thing to note, the Pandas are one of the few bullion coins lacking any identifying marks from its sovereign mint.

               PERTH KANGAROO

It makes sense that the Perth Mint’s primary gold bullion features Australia’s most iconic animal, the kangaroo. This instantly recognizable symbol is depicted bounding across the outback on the 2017 mintage in four different sizes. (The design changes every year) The 1 oz size is Australian legal tender, issued in unlimited mintage and is Precious Metals IRA eligible. The Kangaroo is also minted in 1/10 oz., 1/4 oz., 1/2 oz. AND the more unusual one Kilo.

         BRITISH BRITANNIA 2017

The Britannia celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. 
To commemorate the milestone, The Royal Mint is using the original design by Sculptor Phillip Nathan from 1987 for the 2017 1 oz. gold bullion. In this design Britannia, the heroic female personification of Britain, stands on England’s South coast braced against a powerful wind holding a trident and a shield adorned with the Union Jack. There is a new accent though, the 2017 design features a radial sunburst behind the iconic spirit of Britain.The figure of Britannia, a warrior queen or goddess, has been used on British coins since the days of the empire. She has often been said to reflect powerful women through the ages, and, in the case of certain British queens, the events and attitudes of their reigns.

GOLD BRITANNIA ORIENTAL BORDER

This is a new design from The Royal Mint that incorporates an oriental motif for the border that is inspired by designs found in Buckingham Palace. “Britannia” is the personified of the U.K. She symbolizes strength and is a familiar presence – a graceful sentinel on the shoreline. New for 2018, a new guilloche background and design is featured on the obverse. Struck in 999.9 fine gold, the Britannia is UK legal tender with the UK Government assurance of weight and purity. Unlimited mintage

           BRITISH SOVEREIGN

This is the 200th anniversary of Britain’s modern Sovereign. For two centuries this coin has been a constant of British coinage and considered the flagship of the Royal Mint. The 2017 release is a celebration of this status. The 2017 design returns to Benedetto Pistrucci’s original ‘garter’ sculpture which was first struck in 1820. Pistrucci’s artwork features St George and the dragon surrounded by the full Old French inscription and garter border. For this 2017 edition, the date is shown on the obverse for the first time since 1887. It also features a new shield mint mark, below the slain dragon, to signify the two century anniversary. The coin’s obverse shows the fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark.

        PERTH LUNAR GOLD 2018

2018 is the Year of the Dog in the Chinese Lunar calendar. The Perth Mint continues its Australian Lunar series with the 2018 designs in each 99.99% fine gold coin. The series changes each year to depict the animal that represents that year. Perth Mint was the first major mint to create an original precious metal coin program that celebrates the Chinese lunar calendar. The first in the series was struck for the Year of the Mouse in 1995.

                     GOLD BARS

Barkley Rarities offers a range of bar sizes from a variety of the world’s mints. (Pictured at right is the 10 oz Suisse PAMP bar)