Bullion Coins

Apart from one's own currency, most countries mint bullion coins, whose value is not based on the strength of that countries economy, but rather on the international market value of gold, silver or platinum. Popular bullion coins are American Eagle, Canadian Maple Leaf, South African Krugerrand, Britannia, Sovereign. Collectors and investors alike should be careful when buying and selling not to confuse rare, antique eagle coins circulated from the 18th C to the early 20th C with the American Eagle bullion coins made in silver, gold and platinum since the late 20th C.