However, you can purchase a 1-ounce gold coin for around $2,100 — which is about comparable to what you could purchase a 1-ounce gold bar for. That lower buy-in price makes these coins more ...

The value of 1-ounce gold coins can also vary based on the mint. For example, 1-ounce gold coins from the Royal Canadian Mint may be more expensive than 1-ounce gold coins from Pamp Suisse.