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The following gold coins are representative of the coins Miles Franklin, Ltd. buys and sells. They are primarily what is known as "bullion coins ". Bullion gold coins are valuable primarily for the gold in them and not because of their rarity, uniqueness, type or any other consideration.
That said, there are differences other than the amount of gold content that affect value. For example, the one ounce South African Krugerrand normally trades for slightly less than most other one ounce bullion gold coins. The reason? Probably because of the one-time perception that South Africa practiced apartheid policies. Should this difference in value affect your buy decision? That is up to you. In general however, although you can buy the gold Krugerrand for about 3% less than the gold American Eagle, you don't get as much when you sell it.
The key in buying bullion Gold coin is to be sure you are buying a widely traded issue that is recognized by dealers as easily marketable. In general, all the gold coins we buy and sell fit this category.
American 24-Karate Gold Bullion
Fineness: .9999 Fine Gold
American Buffalo 24-karat gold coin, investors now have access to $50 coins that each contain one troy ounce of the purest gold available in any coin.
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Size
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Diameter
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Thickness
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1.0001 Troy oz
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32.70 mm
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2.95 mm
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American Eagle
Fineness: 0.916
First introduced in 1986, American Gold Eagles and the other Eagle coins are the only bullion coins whose weight, content, and purity are backed by the United States Government. The most widely traded coins in the world are available in four sizes.
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Size
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Diameter
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Thickness
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1.00 Troy ounce
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32.7 mm
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2.87 mm
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0.50 Troy ounce
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27.0 mm
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2.24 mm
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0.25 Troy ounce
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22.0 mm
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1.83 mm
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0.10 Troy ounce
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16.5 mm
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1.19 mm
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Australian Dragon
Fineness: 0.9999
Part of the Australian Lunar series, the dragon combines the most auspicious dragon symbol with the Year 2000. It is the fifth issue of the gold series, which commenced in 1996. Of all the Chinese symbols, the dragon is regarded as the most important, commanding heavenly dignity and is often depicted among the clouds.
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Size
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Diameter
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Thickness
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1.00 Troy ounce
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32.1 mm
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2.80 mm
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0.25 Troy ounce
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20.1 mm
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2.00 mm
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0.10 Troy ounce
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16.1 mm
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1.50 mm
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0.05 Troy ounce
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14.1 mm
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1.40 mm
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Australian Kangaroo
Fineness: 0.9999
Minted by the Perth Mint, the Kangaroo, along with the other Australian coins, are the only legal tender to be redesigned and re-minted annually.
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Size
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Diameter
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Thickness
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1.0000 Kilo
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75.3 mm
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13.90 mm
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2.00 Troy ounce
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40.6 mm
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4.00 mm
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10.00 Troy ounce
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60.3 mm
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7.90 mm
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1.00 Troy ounce
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32.1 mm
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2.80 mm
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0.50 Troy ounce
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25.1 mm
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2.40 mm
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0.25 Troy ounce
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20.1 mm
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2.00 mm
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0.10 Troy ounce
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16.1 mm
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1.50 mm
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0.05 Troy ounce
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14.1 mm
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1.40 mm
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Australian Snake
Fineness: 0.9999
Part of the Australian lunar series, the snake commemorates 2001. For the Chinese people, the snake symbolizes happiness, intelligence and auspiciousness, and is affectionately referred to as the "small dragon."
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Size
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Diameter
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Thickness
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1.0000 Kilo
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75.3 mm
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13.90 mm
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2.00 Troy ounce
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40.6 mm
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4.00 mm
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10.00 Troy ounce
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60.3 mm
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7.90 mm
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1.00 Troy ounce
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32.1 mm
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2.80 mm
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0.50 Troy ounce
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20.1 mm
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2.00 mm
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0.10 Troy ounce
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16.1 mm
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1.50 mm
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0.05 Troy ounce
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14.1 mm
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1.40 mm
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Austrian Corona
Fineness: 0.9
The bust of Franz Joseph I (1848-1916) is engraved on the obverse of this historic coin currently in restrike by the Austrian government. The Austrian Coat of Arms (a double eagle with crown) appears on the reverse with the date, 1915. Above the date appear the words "100 COR." Above the words are the eagle tail feathers.
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Size
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Diameter
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Thickness
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0.9802 Troy ounce
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37.1 mm
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2.29 mm
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Austrian Philharmonic
Fineness: 0.9999
The Philharmonic, named after the Wiener Philharmoniker–better known as the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra–is an elegant coin. The coin is adorned with an array of musical instruments on the reverse and the organ from Vienna’s Golden Hall on the obverse.
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Size
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Diameter
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Thickness
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1.00 Troy ounce
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37.0 mm
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2.00 mm
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0.50 Troy ounce
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28.0 mm
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1.60 mm
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0.25 Troy ounce
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22.0 mm
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1.20 mm
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0.10 Troy ounce
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16.0 mm
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1.20 mm
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British Sovereign
Fineness: 0.9167
There are eight variations of this coin which are valued as bullion coins. The reverse of this coin is the same for all eight versions and consists of Saint George, mounted on a horse, slaying a dragon. The date is at the base of the coin and the mintmark is just below the right rear hoof of the horse.
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Size
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Diameter
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Thickness
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0.2354 Troy ounce
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22.1 mm
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1.52 mm
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Canadian Maple Leaf
Fineness: 0.9999
First produced by the Royal Canadian Mint in 1979, the Gold Maple Leaf commands universal respect and attention, it was the first gold bullion coin to be minted in the ultimate 99.99% purity.
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Size
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Diameter
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Thickness
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1.00 Troy ounce
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30.0 mm
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2.87 mm
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0.50 Troy ounce
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25.0 mm
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2.23 mm
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0.25 Troy ounce
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20.0 mm
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1.78 mm
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0.10 Troy ounce
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16.0 mm
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1.13 mm
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0.05 Troy ounce
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14.1 mm
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0.92 mm
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Chinese Lucky Coin
Fineness: 0.999
On the obverse of this delightful coin is featured one of the hand-carved columns of historic Beijing. The reverse features a smiling boy holding a fish, symbolizing a life of abundance, happiness, and prosperity.
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Size
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Diameter
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Thickness
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0.05 Troy ounce
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14.0 mm
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mm
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Chinese Panda
Fineness: 0.999
First introduced in 1982, China Gold Panda Coins have achieved international appeal. A new panda image is minted each year.
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Size
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Diameter
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Thickness
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1.0000 Kilo
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mm
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mm
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1.00 Troy ounce
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32.1 mm
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2.70 mm
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0.50 Troy ounce
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27.0 mm
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1.85 mm
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0.25 Troy ounce
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22.0 mm
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1.53 mm
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0.10 Troy ounce
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18.0 mm
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1.05 mm
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0.05 Troy ounce
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13.9 mm
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0.83 mm
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French Rooster
Fineness: 0.9
A handsome coin minted during the historic pre-WWI years. The reverse bears the motto of the French Revolution, "Liberte Egalite Fraternite" (Liberty, Equality, Brotherhood), the date, and a Majestic French Coq Dor (Golden Rooster).
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Size
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Diameter
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Thickness
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0.1867 Troy ounce
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21.0 mm
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1.40 mm
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Mexican Peso
Fineness: 0.9
Some of the most beautiful coins in the world are the Gold Peso Coins from Mexico. The most striking is the majestic Mexican 50 Peso coin, commonly called the Mex 50, pictured here. These coins are unusual in that the gold content is not the standard 1 ounce, one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce, etc. Rather each coin contains more pure gold than corresponding coins of other nations. (See specifications above.)
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Size
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Diameter
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Thickness
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1.2057 Troy ounce
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37.1 mm
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2.69 mm
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0.4823 Troy ounce
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27.5 mm
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2.03 mm
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0.2411 Troy ounce
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22.5 mm
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1.40 mm
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0.1205 Troy ounce
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19.0 mm
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1.14 mm
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0.0602 Troy ounce
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15.5 mm
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0.86 mm
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South African Krugerrand
Fineness: 0.916
 
First minted in 1967, the Krugerrand was the world's first gold bullion coin. It is denominated in ounces of pure gold rather than having a face value. There are over 46 million Krugerrands in circulation today. On the obverse the coin features Paul Kruger, the last president of the Republic of South Africa, and the reverse features a springbok, the symbol of South Africa.
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Size
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Diameter
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Thickness
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1.00 Troy ounce
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32.6 mm
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2.75 mm
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.50 Troy ounce
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27.00 mm
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2.24 mm
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.25 Troy ounce
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22.0 mm
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1.83 mm
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.10 Troy ounce
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16.5 mm
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1.19 mm
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