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The gold American Eagle is one of the most popular gold bullion coins because its gold content is guaranteed by the United States government. Like the South African Krugerrand, the American Eagle is a 22 karat gold coin meaning it contains 1 troy ounce of gold content but also some additional alloy to prevent scratching and denting of the coin. Gold in its pure 24 karat form is a soft metal and susceptible to damage.

Gold In Multiple Flavors

I really like the American Eagle because it's readily available at most coin shops and comes in a variety of sizes. More so than any other gold coin, it's always easy to find the eagle in one ounce, 1/2 ounce, 1/4 ounce, and 1/10 ounce varieties. I truly believe in the value of diversification and a great way to do this is to own a variety of gold bullion coin sizes. As the price of gold appreciates, the once ounce coins are going to be out of reach for many individuals. Consequently, I expect the 1/10 ounce and 1/4 ounce coins to hold a strong premium versus the other varieties.

A Great Looking Coin

The two most popular 22 karat gold coins are the South African Krugerrand and the American Eagle. The Krugerrand trades for a lower premium over the price of gold. I definitely like the Krugerrand for this very reason however cannot deny the beauty of the American Eagle. The eagle is such a great looking coin that I definitely recommend it for all gold bullion coin portfolios.

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