If you are an experienced coin collector but have so far stuck with coins of the U.S. Mint, you can easily diversify your coin collection with global coins that offer security and confidence comparable to American Eagles.
Canadian Maple Leafs
Widely considered the world’s most beautiful coin, the Maple Leaf is a work of fine production by the Royal Canadian Mint. The coin depicts Canada’s iconic maple leaf on the reverse and Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. Both the Silver and Gold Maple Leaf are considered legal tender honored by the Canadian government. The Maple Leaf is one of the most highly sought-after coins by investors and collectors because of its attention to detail and precision.
Austrian Philharmonics
The Philharmonic is a bullion coin made of silver, gold, or platinum by the prestigious Austrian Mint. The Gold Philharmonic was created as a gold tribute to the renowned Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the world’s most well-known orchestras. The obverse depicts the Great Organ of the Golden Hall in Vienna’s concert hall, the Musikverein. These coins come in 1 oz silver, 1 oz platinum and a variety of gold weights, from 1/25 oz up to 1 oz. According to the World Gold Council, Gold Austrian Philharmonics were the best-selling gold coins in the world in 1992, 1995, and 1996.
Mexican Libertads
Libertads are silver and gold coins, renowned for being some of the most beautiful coins in the world. These are produced by the Mexican Mint, a respected institution which also produced the beloved Gold Centenario. The obverse shows the Mexican National Seal, while the reverse features two of the most iconic images of Mexico City: the Angel of Independence statue and the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. These designs make gold and silver Libertads highly symbolic of their culture. A stunning design combined with bullion value makes Libertads collector and investor favorites.
British Britannias
Introduced by the British Royal Mint in 1987, the Gold Britannia features an attractive design created to appeal to collectors and investors alike. The obverse of the Gold Britannia bears a depiction of Queen Elizabeth II. The reverse pays tribute to the Britannia image that first appeared on coins produced under the rule of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. The Silver Britannia has been produced since 1997. This series offers a variety of different designs, adding collectible value on top to the silver content.
Chinese Pandas
Chinese Panda coins are produced by the Central Mint of China but are widely popular all over the world. The series began with 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/2 oz, and 1 oz Gold Panda coins in 1982, followed by a silver in 1983. This series has stood the test of time due to its quality gold and silver content along with the iconic designs. Each year depicts the animal most closely associated with China, the great panda. Sometimes a single panda is shown, other times may use an adult and cub, but all coins feature exceptional detail of the beloved animal. The obverse of each coin depicts the Hall of Prayer for Abundant Harvests in the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, bringing in another timeless Chinese element.
Australian Kangaroos
The Silver Kangaroo was first released in 2016. Struck in .9999 fine silver, this classic Australian coin from The Perth Mint is highly desirable to both investors and collectors. Gold Kangaroos were introduced in 1987. The Gold Kangaroo is among the few major gold bullion coins that change their reverse design annually. These coins are available in fractional sizes. You can also find graded versions.
South African Krugerrands
A Krugerrand is a South African gold coin that features a portrait of Paul Kruger, South Africa’s first and only president. The name Krugerrand is a combination of the former president’s last name and “rand,” a South African unit of currency. The Krugerrand was the first modern gold bullion coin, introduced in 1967. To this day, the Krugerrand value remains high, and these popular coins are produced by one of the leading mints in the world.
