They carry slightly higher premiums than bars due to the cost of minting and design. 3. Gold ETFs and Mining Stocks

American Gold Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs, and South African Krugerrands.

This is the gold standard for serious investors looking for the lowest markup. Maximizing the amount of gold per dollar spent.

You don't actually own the physical metal; you own a share in a fund or a company. 4. Gold Jewelry