Foreign Gold Coins - Buying as an alternative to bullion
Another way to acquire gold is to buy the original gold coinage from the various foreign countries. Sometimes referred to as "old world gold" This mainly includes European countries but also includes gold from Russia and Mexico. Available in many sizes and weights, these coins are just as liquid as regular gold bullion coins but can usually be bought at lower premiums than American gold eagles and Canadian gold maples. Here is a list of the most popular traded gold coins.
Austria