The current gold spot price is around $1112.08 per troy-ounce, so physical gold investments are capable of holding substantial amounts of wealth in a very small space. Physical gold is rather weighty, but the nature of physical gold investment is to safely store the gold, not to transport it from place to place. A substantial physical gold purchase could conceivably be a bit cumbersome, but once properly stored, it is far less cumbersome than the weighty pressure of an impending margin call from a risky gold leverage program, or some other type of derivative gold investment. Our economy is still far from out of the woods, and until palpable advances are made toward true recovery, investors will continue to gravitate to liquid, safe haven assets, like physical gold investments.

Entire nations rely on their respective gold supplies to maintain financial leverage in the global economy, so individual investors are adapting the same wealth preservation philosophy to assure their own monetary stability. Much greater forces are presently at work disrupting global economic harmony, like our own Federal Reserve’s refusal to take an active role in either aiding the U.S. economy, much less owning up to it’s past irresponsible monetary policies. What’s more, the Fed will have to raise interest rates at some point, which inflicts more pains on our already anemic economy, like rising consumer prices, and a depreciating U.S. dollar.

Those who have completed their research can avoid paying mind-bending retail prices for their bullion, and certified rare gold coin by contacting one of our friendly specialists, who offer institutional discounts on these items to household investors like you.

Zachary A. Pew

The gold spot price dropped below $1100 per troy-ounce levels today, sinking as low as $1089, but hovering at $1097.60, as of 10:30, EST. There are a great many prospective gold investors who were waiting for spot prices to recede below $1100, and the following is a list of rare, US Mint gold coins to consider for long-term financial protection and safety.

• Gold Dollar (1849-1889)
• Draped Bust $2.5 (1796-1807)
• Capped Bust $2.5 (1808-1834)
• Classic Head $2.5 (1834-1839)
• Liberty Head $2.5 (1840-1907)
• Indian $2.5 (1908-1929)
• Three Dollar (1854-1889)
• $4 Stella (1879-1880)
• Draped Bust $5 (1795-1807)
• Capped Bust $5 (1808-1834)
• Classic Head $5 (1834-1838)
• Liberty Head $5 (1839-1908)
• Indian $5 (1908-1929)
• Draped Bust $10 (1795-1804)
• Liberty Head $10 (1838-1907)
• Indian $10 (1907-1933)
• Liberty Head $20 (1850-1907)

• St. Gaudens $20 (1907-1933)

The numismatic value that these rare US Mint gold coins possess generally tends to appreciate over time, which is why they are ideal for storing wealth during unstable economic cycles. Experienced investors recommend diversifying with bullion for possible short-term liquidations, so investors can hedge their rare coin holdings with bullion US Mint gold coins, which include 22-karat American Eagles and Eagle proof coins, 24-karat American Buffalos, and 24-karat, ultra-high proof American Eagles.

Prospective buyers can avoid paying over marked retail prices for their US Mint gold coins by contacting one of our friendly specialists, who offer institutional discounts on these, and many other precious metal items to household investors like you.

Zachary A. Pew

A bit of careful forethought and planning is required for effectively storing gold investments, as each owner should have discrete, easy access to his or her metal if need be. More and more of today’s investors are taking physical possession of their bullion and rare gold coin, so it is imperative for these individuals to have a secure storage unit like a gun safe, or a valuables safe for storing gold investments. Those who aren’t comfortable with the idea of privately holding their gold at home, are encouraged to use a safety deposit box at their local bank, which gives the respective gold investors thirty days to retrieve their metal in the event of a bank closure.

Another option for storing gold investments is using a precious metal IRA. A gold-backed IRA is a way for investors to capitalize on bullion’s relative affordability (compared to rare coin prices) for long-term financial stability. Government-approved bullion bars, coins, and proof coins can be stored in these IRAs, but rare coins aren’t permitted. Wilmington Trust is the official depository for precious metal IRA storage, and is located in Wilmington, Delaware. These IRAs are completely private, and no tax liabilities are incurred until after the IRA has reached maturity. Naturally, penalties apply for early withdrawal, and investors should always consult his or her accountant and/or tax attorney for specific instructions on these matters.

Investors who have completed their research are encouraged to contact one of our friendly specialists, who offer expert consultation on storing gold investments, as well as institutional discounts on bullion, and rare gold coin to household investors like you.

Zachary A. Pew

After running to $1226 per ounce in mid-December, many economists and gold market experts predicted a substantial pullback in the gold spot price. Sure enough, this bout of dollar-strengthening and profit-taking manifested itself from late December onward until the beginning of February. Now stabilizing at over-$1100 levels, an increase in gold investments is evident.

This recent increase in gold investments follows a rather volatile last quarter of 2009, which saw the Dow on both sides of 10,000 and saw gold trade in a $230 range, as investors jockeyed with the option of investing in paper-backed assets and struggling companies against a privately-held commodity that could tumble if the dollar index picked up steam. While some technical traders and short-term profit seekers withdrew themselves from the markets, the majority of American gold investors chose not to move to the sidelines.

Since the ball dropped on 2010, an increase in gold investments remained absent until just a couple of weeks ago. The dollar fell to a yearly low against the euro, and a rampant migration into gold and other hard assets became visible within the United States. The crises in Greek and other overseas economies has also played a part in the increase in gold investments, because people are beginning to realize that when everyone falls at once there is nobody to help you get up.  There is  no way to know for sure how gold will do in the future, but if you want some protection with physical gold then call Gold-Investment.info today.

Gold recently took a seemingly drastic fall from the heights of $1226 per ounce in December to a lowly $1062 per ounce in January. If you speak to investors who decided to make a gold investment at or close to the December 2009 peak, you might hear two different stories. Some investors have told me that their gold broker didn’t inform them that the market could drop, and these investors are overwhelmingly angry at their purchase and feel like they have been duped into buying something that they may not see profits on for quite some time. Other investors are somewhat disappointed that gold dropped, but these investors realize that gold, like any other market, moves in waves and cycles.

Most economists agree that the current gold cycle is not over, but the dollar’s recent gains and the growth in consumer confidence last month left gold with no choice but to fall. Long-term projections show that gold could reach as high as $1800 per ounce in the current cycle, including a large number of forecasts calling for a spot price of $1350 or higher this year alone.

If you are buying gold for profit and you plan on a short-term hold, you must time your purchase correctly or you could remain upside down in your position for longer than you had expected. If you are ready to make a long-term gold investment, the minute fluctuations of the market should be much less of a concern for you. Even if you buy on a peak and your neighbor buys in a valley, the immediate protection you get from physical possession gold should be enough to quell the anger you feel for purchasing high. Additionally, if you want to hold long-term then you won’t likely miss out on too much profit, especially if recent price predictions turn out to be accurate.

The right time to make a gold investment is when you feel comfortable, and the dire economic state in which our nation lies certainly makes many people (including the writer) uncomfortable with investing in anything that is paper-backed. Call Gold-Investment.info today or request our 2010 Insider’s Guide To Gold Investing online to learn more about timing the gold market correctly and to see if a physical gold investment is right for you.

Zachary A. Pew

Many individuals are either overwhelmed or confused about how to protect their wealth wile our nation’s banking system, government, and economy regain their long-lost synergy. Cash values are sitting like ducks on a pond, and confidence in Wall Street investments is shaky at best. Those who are seeking a historically proven means of real wealth protection are encouraged to research the benefits of making a long-term gold investment.

Entire nations back the value of their printed currency in gold, and gold is what is used to help to maintain economic balance for all countries, especially during overextended periods of economic struggle. China has just raised gold reserve requirements for her banks by another 50 points, to control her own economic growth, and for a great many of today’s trend savvy investors, making a long-term gold investment is the logical thing to do. They are acquiring certified rare gold coins like Double Eagles, which contain nearly a full troy-ounce of pure gold, and whose numismatic value has been officially certified by either the PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service), or the NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation).

Double Eagles are rare, $20 Lady Liberty, and $20 Saint Gaudens, 22-karat gold coins, which are purchased by financial institutions like large corporations, and insurance companies, as well as by household investors who are making a long-term gold investment. Their numismatic value has a tendency to appreciate over time, so investors can actually benefit from today’s economic upheaval, while less conscientious individuals pay the unforgiving price of indecision.

Those who have completed their research are encouraged to contact one of our friendly specialists, who offer institutional discounts on these, and many other gold coins to household investors like you.

Zachary A. Pew

Like most worthwhile ventures, effectively investing in gold coins requires a bit of research, but it rewards individuals with complete financial independence from bankers and brokers, as well as privacy from our ever-intrusive government. Prospective investors needn’t feel intimidated, or overwhelmed by investing in gold coins, but they are advised to always conduct their own research, and never to rely on well-meant investment advice from friends, or loved ones.

The first order of business in gold coin investment research is for each prospective buyer to evaluate his or her finances, and to determine their individual, financial needs and expectations. This evaluation will usually yield a realistic budget, as well as a general idea as to the type of gold coin investment that is required to customize those needs.

Generally speaking, short-term profit seekers gravitate to investing in gold coins like 22-karat, American Eagle bullion coins. These coins are globally used short-term potential profit vehicles, because they contain exactly one troy-ounce of pure gold, their prices are only slightly higher than the current gold spot price, and our U.S. government backs them for weight, and precious metal content.

Conversely, long-term financial security seekers pay much higher prices for certified rare gold coins, because their numismatic value is not only capable of protecting large sums of wealth, it also has potential for appreciation throughout economic recessions. (see www.ngccoin.com, or www.pcgs.com, to research the importance of numismatic certification)

Investors can avoid paying extortive retail prices for their American Eagle bullion, and certified rare gold coin by contacting one of our friendly specialists, who offer institutional discounts on these, and many other gold coins to household investors like you.

Eric Osborne

Physical gold investments in bullion and rare coin have increased exponentially among U.S. household investors over the past few years, as more and more individuals have become enlightened through their own Internet research. Our government, and mainstream media aren’t about to promote private precious metals ownership, but nobody has devised a feasible economic recovery plan. Since restless investors can’t afford to wait around while their wealth withers in traditional investments, they are converting their portfolios into physical gold investments, and taking the initiative with their own financial futures.

Physical gold investments in bullion are generally used for potential short-term profit gains, while long-term investors purchase certified rare gold coins, which are widely considered to be premier, long-term, safe haven assets. Rare gold coins accrue no capital gains taxes until they are liquidated, and are deemed to be irretrievable through a second possible gold bullion confiscation. (See U.S. bullion confiscation of 1933).

Rare gold coins possess numismatic value, which is why they command prices that are so much higher than the current gold spot price. It is advisable to officially certify this inherent value, and to only use either the PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service), or the NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation), for numismatic certification. These two rare coin-assaying companies are the most reputable in the world, and PCGS, and NGC-certified rare gold coins are liquid in more than 120 countries worldwide.

Those who have completed their research, are encouraged to contact one of our friendly specialists, who offer institutional discounts on bullion, and rare gold coin to household investors like you.

Eric Osborne

The school of life teaches all of us that there will always be people who will do nothing but complain about the status quo, and that there are those who will distinguish him, or herself, and actively do something that is within their power, to enhance their own situation. Investing in gold is one such option for today’s dissatisfied, and disillusioned investors, and many are capitalizing on that option to both gain complete control over their own finances, as well as to potentially flourish throughout what are otherwise tragic economic times that are about to become worse for multitudes of unfortunate others.

Many believe that our nation’s economy will require at least several years to recover from its’ current quandaries, and experienced investors know that investing in gold is historically an advantageous strategy to implement during such times. Gold backs the value of every printed currency in existence, so it’s logical that the gold spot price historically rises during extended times of speculative dollar values. Years of overprinting, and irresponsible banking, and brokering practices, have decimated our badly hemorrhaging economy, and pragmatic individuals are investing in gold, as a privately held, liquid asset that has maintained its’ relative value for nearly five-thousand years.

Those who are interested in learning more about investing in gold, are encouraged to contact one of our friendly specialists, who offer institutional discounts on gold bullion, and rare coin to household investors like you.

Eric Osborne

Since no two people share identical financial needs and circumstances, readers are hereby warned to avoid being influenced by even the most well meant gold investment advice from friends, and/or loved ones. Instead, investors are encouraged to conduct their own research, and to draw their own conclusions on the right type of gold investment that will customize his or her own, specific, individual, financial needs and expectations.

Some experienced investors laughingly recommend treating gold investment advice exactly like they would a loaded gun, which is usually best hidden from plain view of innocent by standards. This way, no one misinterprets the presence of the gun, so nobody gets hurt, and nobody owes anybody any awkward apologies down the line.

Prospective buyers should always first conduct a thorough evaluation of his or her finances, to determine their long-term and short-term needs and expectations. These specific requirements will help to reveal the type of gold investment that will customize those needs, as well as a workable investment budget to finance. Investors who seek short-term profits, generally purchase bullion bars and/or coins, which carry prices that hover just above the current gold spot price.

Those who seek long-term financial safety ideally choose rare gold coins like Double Eagles, which are $20 Lady Liberty, and $20 Saint Gaudens, 22-karat gold coins, minted from 1850 to 1907, and from 1907 to 1933, respectively.

Those who complete their research, are encouraged to contact one of our friendly specialists, who offer institutional discounts on bullion, and rare gold coin to household investors like you.