Gold bullion is gold valued primarily for its precious-metal content rather than rarity: coins and bars produced by government mints and accredited private refineries to exact weights and fineness standards. Familiar examples include American Gold Eagles from the United States Mint, the Australian Gold Kangaroo from the Perth Mint, and stamped bars from refineries such as PAMP Suisse.
Bullion is also the most common form of gold held in self-directed IRAs. Under IRS Section 408(m), coins and bars must meet a minimum fineness (.995 fine for gold) to qualify, with American Gold Eagles made eligible by an explicit statutory exception. Collectible and numismatic coins generally are not eligible. Confirm eligibility with your custodian before purchasing. For how condition and grades affect value, see our coin grading guide; for how bullion fits a portfolio, see our investment guide.
Current inventory includes the 100-gram PAMP Suisse Lady Fortuna gold bar and the 1 oz PAMP Suisse gold bar. Every listing states weight, fineness and grade. Questions? See our American Gold Eagle hub for sizes, key dates and mintages, or call Elite Coin Group at 888-369-2950.
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Bullion is priced for metal content: fine gold weight times the spot price, plus a dealer premium. Premiums per ounce run lowest on the most liquid formats — 1 oz government coins such as American Gold Eagles and Canadian Maple Leafs, and assay-certified bars — and climb on fractional sizes, which cost more to produce per ounce.
Before you buy: set a budget and favor tight-premium formats (1 oz coins or bars); if the purchase is for an IRA, confirm the item meets the IRS Section 408(m) minimum of .995 fine gold; compare premium per ounce, not price per coin; and confirm availability before ordering, since bullion sells through quickly in fast markets.
Gold trades nearly around the clock, so any printed price is a snapshot that can be stale within minutes. Quotes are given live: the number reflects the spot price at that moment plus the current premium on the exact item, and stock is confirmed on the same call. That is why our bullion prices are live rather than printed.
Bullion is priced mainly for metal content, so it tracks the spot price. Certified coins carry a numismatic premium for verified grade, scarcity and collector demand on top of their metal value.
Coins and bars at least .995 fine meet the IRS Section 408(m) standard, and American Gold Eagles are eligible by explicit statutory exception; both are generally held through a self-directed IRA. Collectible coins generally are not. Confirm with your custodian.
Spot gold price plus a dealer premium. Premiums reflect mint, size, mintage and demand, and are higher per ounce on fractional sizes.
Common-date 1 oz coins and bars carry the lowest premiums per ounce. Fractional sizes cost more per ounce but are easier to resell in smaller amounts.
Ready to buy gold? Call 888-369-2950 for a live price and availability, or request a quote online.
