Coins wouldn’t have the metals of their face value. This can be avoided by putting them in plastic cases. Already the US Mint’s 1 oz. Buffalo gold coin comes in a clear plastic case.

Bar and coin investment saw a fourth ... tonnage growth in holdings. The US dollar gold price averaged US$1,816.5/oz during Q2, 6% higher than in Q2 2020.[1] During the quarter, the price gained ...