1 oz vs. Fractional Gold Coins
Should you buy 1 oz gold coins or smaller 1/10, 1/4, and 1/2 oz coins? Compare cost and flexibility.
Fractional coins cost more per ounce but let you buy and sell in smaller amounts. 1 oz coins give the most gold for the money.
Cost per ounce
Smaller coins carry higher premiums because minting costs are spread over less gold.
Flexibility
Fractional coins are easier to sell in parts.
Which to choose
Buyers on a small budget often start with fractional; larger budgets usually favor 1 oz.