Gold Market Insights

Category: How to invest in gold

  • Draped Bust Gold $5 Half Eagle, 1807 to 1817.

    Draped Bust Gold $5 Half Eagle, 1807 to 1817.

    John Reich designed the Draped Bust Half Eagle, which was minted from 1807 – 1812. The eagle on the reverse was modified somewhat, and the front image of Liberty is shown wearing a round cap and facing left. The reverse also featured the inscription ‘5D’ to indicate its value, the first time this designation was…

  • Turban Head Gold $5 Half Eagle, 1795 to 1807.

    Turban Head Gold $5 Half Eagle, 1795 to 1807.

    Robert Scot originally designed the Half Eagle. His ‘Turban Head’ design was minted from 1795 – 1798, and contained .9167 percent gold and .0833 percent copper and silver, measuring 25mm in diameter. The coin weighed 8.75 grams and featured the notched edging similar to that seen on modern quarters. The front of the coin depicted…

  • Mexican Peso Gold coins.

    We have already spoken about the 50 pesos coin. This coin remains a very good choice for buyers looking to invest over the long term. But the 50 pesos coin is not the only Mexican gold coin to have in your money bag! In the following article you will discover the smaller family members of…

  • Mexican 50 Pesos gold coins Centenario.

    Mexican 50 Pesos gold coins Centenario.

    The Mexican 50 Pesos gold coin is not very well known in the UK, but its many qualities are more than enough reasons to make it an excellent investment if you are looking to invest in gold coins for the long term. This coin has great aesthetic value, large mintage (now ended), strong historical value…