Gold Coins - Münze Österreich

Gold coins or gold bars?

An alternative to coins are investment gold bars, with the same fineness and the same investment-gold status. A coin also offers a design, legal tender status and easy international tradability, while a bar has a lower premium per gram at lower weights. Why the price per gram differs is explained in Premium on gold: why the price per gram differs, and a detailed comparison with real prices in the article Gold bar or gold coin?.

Investment gold as part of your portfolio

Physical investment gold has long been regarded as a store of value. It is not a third party's promise nor a purely electronic record – the investor holds specific physical metal. Gold coins and gold bars are usually combined in a portfolio: coins for diversification, easier international liquidity and gift value, bars in the middle weights as the core of the reserve with the lowest premium. The full range of investment gold is in the main category.

Why buy from GOLDU?

Unlike many other precious-metal shops, you will not find goods “to order” or “in stock at the supplier” here. What you see in the e-shop is physically in our vault and ready to ship.

• Everything in stock, dispatch by the next business day: all coins and bars on offer are in stock and we dispatch them no later than the next business day after payment is received. Details are in the Delivery and Payment Terms.
• Only new coins, nothing from buybacks: we sell exclusively new, uncirculated coins in the mint’s original packaging. Gold we buy back is never resold.
• Packing under camera surveillance: every shipment is packed and handed to the carrier under constant camera recording, in discreet packaging with no indication of its contents.
• Prices updated every 3 minutes: we do not set prices by hand; the system recalculates them automatically from the current spot price and exchange rate.
• Buyback with prompt payment: we also buy back investment gold and, once the price is agreed, send the money promptly to your account. How the buyback works is explained on the page Gold buyback.
• Coins from renowned state mints: the Wiener Philharmoniker from Münze Österreich, the Britannia from The Royal Mint, the Maple Leaf from the Royal Canadian Mint, or the Kangaroo and Lunar from The Perth Mint. An overview of the makers is on the page Investment gold and silver refineries.

The seller is Baumann Group a.s. (Company ID 22263284), operator of the GOLDU® brand, registered with the Czech Assay Office under number 15961. The registered office, which is also the place for personal collection and buyback, is at Vyskočilova 1481/4, 140 00 Prague 4, Czech Republic (BETA building – Brumlovka), always by prior appointment. Contact details are on the Contact page, and more about us on the page Why GOLDU.

Frequently asked questions

Which gold coins will I find at GOLDU?

We stock the Wiener Philharmoniker from Münze Österreich, Britannia, Maple Leaf, Australian Kangaroo and the Australian Lunar series – all of them series with a low premium, worldwide recognition and steady demand.

Which gold coins are the most popular?

Among the most sought after is the Wiener Philharmoniker, thanks to its European origin and low premium, followed by the Australian Kangaroo and the British Britannia. The article How to choose an investment gold coin helps with the choice.

What are commemorative gold coins?

These are limited issues with a unique design, such as the lunar series featuring the animal of the given year. Besides the metal value, the limited mintage and the design give them greater collector and gift potential.

How does a coin's year of issue affect its price?

On ordinary bullion coins the year of issue has only a small effect on the price – what matters is the weight and fineness of the metal. The exceptions are limited and commemorative issues, where a collector premium is added to the metal value.

Which certificates increase a coin's value when selling?

With coins the mint's own striking serves as the guarantee of authenticity; an assay certificate is more typical for bars. Verifiability with the manufacturer and the original undamaged packaging (capsule) make a faster sale at the standard price easier. What to look for in the markings is explained in How to read fineness and markings on gold.

Are gold coins more liquid than bars?

For globally recognised issues, yes – the Wiener Philharmoniker, Britannia, Maple Leaf and Australian Kangaroo are recognised by dealers instantly. For less familiar coins, selling a bar may be simpler.

What makes a gold coin liquid?

The most liquid coins are those with standardised fineness and weight, struck by a reputable mint, with undamaged packaging and no need for complicated authentication – precisely the qualities that make dealers accept them worldwide.

What is the difference between bullion and numismatic coins?

Bullion coins are valued by the weight and fineness of the metal, numismatic coins by rarity, condition and history. GOLDU offers exclusively new investment coins, not a numismatic range.

Which are the world's best known gold coins?

Among the best known are the South African Krugerrand, the Austrian Wiener Philharmoniker, the Canadian Maple Leaf and the Australian Kangaroo. Of these you will find the Wiener Philharmoniker, Maple Leaf and Australian Kangaroo with us, alongside the British Britannia; we stock the Krugerrand in silver only.

Are gold coins a suitable gift for a birth or christening?

Yes, the design and the story give coins strong gift value, even though the entry price is higher than on the smallest bars. Anyone wanting to set aside smaller amounts regularly will do better with small gold bars.

Is an investment gold coin exempt from VAT?

Investment gold is exempt from VAT within the EU under the statutory conditions.