Sign In or Create Account

Knowledge Center

Why Choose One Mints Products Over the Other?

Silver from several different mints overlapping and laid out over a patterned background.

Why Would You Choose Precious Metals from One Mint Over Another?

If you’re new to the world of precious metals, you might wonder if there are any reasons to choose bullion products from one mint over another. Is there a difference in value or purity that makes collectors and investors favor one mint’s products over another?

When you set out to buy bullion, did you have a specific goal, like buying one Gold Eagle per year? Or did you look for the lowest price possible? You might want to choose one mint’s products over another for several reasons.

Paying a Premium on Bullion and Rounds

What is your intention with precious metals? If it is to pay the lowest dollar for the most silver and gold possible, premiums might inspire you rather than specific mint’s coin series.

For instance, the pandemic caused American Silver Eagle premiums to increase to historic levels. Some of the elements that affect that are the limited silver supply used to produce Silver Eagles, as well as a high demand for eagles among collectors and silver stackers.

Mint Products That are In-Demand and Have High Liquidity

Buying gold and silver bullion and coins is an investment- And one that you may want to liquidate quickly when the time comes. It’s good to consider mint products that are consistently in demand. In-demand bullion products, bars, and rounds will be easier to liquidate.

Mints that are well known, especially sovereign mints like the US Mint, the Perth Mint, the Royal Canadian Mint, etc. all produce well known products that are popular and easy to liquidate. Private mints that are more well known include Valcambi and PAMP Suisse.

Other Factors that Influence Decisions to Choose One Mint’s Products Over Another

Reputation: Some mints have outstanding reputations for producing quality bullion products.

Product Selection: Some mints focus on gold products, and you may want to buy gold, silver, and platinum bullion.

Availability: The ability to easily purchase bullion products from a specific mint, or receive your purchased items faster, can impact the decision.

Premiums: Like our example with the Silver Eagles, the additional cost for a bullion product for one mint could be higher than another.

Design: You may prefer one mint’s designs to another and that is a perfectly valid reason to prefer that mint’s products.

Ultimately, choosing products made by one mint over another is a personal choice, and you should base it on your own needs, preferences, and investment goals.

Quick Guides to Investing

Step 1:

Why Buy Physical Gold and Silver?

If you are concerned about the volatility of the stock market, you’re not alone. The extreme highs and lows of the stock market often lead investors towards safe-haven assets, like bullion. Historically, the Precious Metals market has an inverse relationship with the stock market, meaning that when stocks are up, bullion is down and vice versa.

Step 2:

How Much Gold and Silver Should You Have?

This question is one of the most important for investors to answer. After all, experts suggest limits on how much of any types of investments should go into a portfolio. After deciding to purchase and own Precious Metals and considering how much money to allocate, one can then think about how much and what to buy at any point in time.

Step 3:

Which Precious Metals Should I Buy?

With the frequent changes in the market and countless Precious Metal products available, choosing investments can be difficult. Some want Gold or Silver coins, rounds or bars while others want products that are valuable because of their design, mintage or other collectible qualities. Also, collectors may shop for unique sets and individual pieces for their collections.

Step 4:

When to Buy Gold & Silver

After considering why, how much, and what Precious Metals products to buy, an investor’s next step is when to buy them. This decision requires an understanding of market trends and the impact of economic factors on precious metal prices.

Explore More On APMEX

Silver

Platinum

Rare Coins