Collecting gold coins can be both a hobby and a source of income. Collecting coins as a hobby is similar to stamp collecting in that you derive pleasure from collecting a unique genre of items with collectible value. It can also be financially rewarding as the value of gold coins may increase over time.

Investing in gold coins can be as simple or as complicated as you want to make it. Gold coins are durable and last hundreds of years. They don’t tarnish and don’t scratch easily. They’re also easily stored because of their small size. Many investors prefer to store their gold coins in their homes, stashed in some secret place, unlikely to ever be found because of their small size. Large gold bullion bars require professional storage and security services, which costs you money. And obviously the reputability of the storage provider needs to be confirmed.

It’s a much wiser idea to buy gold with the intention of holding it for security, wealth preservation, longterm investment, and enjoyment. And with such reasonable goals in mind, gold coins are one of the best ways to invest in gold.