Commemorative coins are often given away to promote something or as a reward for some kind of achievement. Most companies present these coins as “unique” and valuable.  Although they may seem attractive because of their design and they are often linked to the history or celebrate someone or something, they often have sentimental.

Just because commemorative gold coins are sold as most other gold products, they are different from bullion coins. First of all, most of these coins contain more silver and other metals than gold. Most of these coins are “gold-plated”. That is, there is a layer of gold thinly covering the surface and the remaining pieces can be anything from silver to copper. All in all, these coins aren’t worth much as you will find out when you decide to sell bullion. You can still get money for the gold content but not the same as you would …