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Opinions...gold or platinum? (looks, not value!)

JBman101JBman101 Posts: 18
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Hey all...I'm looking to buy a nice proof coin from 2006, but I cannot decide on a 1/10 oz platinum or a 1/4 oz gold eagle (that's about all the ole bank account can afford for now).

I've owned a few 1/10 oz gold eagles and was not very impressed (mainly due to their extremely small size). I assume the 1/10 oz platinum is equally small, but does it look any better?

I am not looking for potential value or anything here...strictly looking to purchase the better looking coin!

Opinions appreciated! Thanks in advance!

-JB-

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  • Steve27Steve27 Posts: 13,274 ✭✭✭
    I find that the MS platinum looks super (fields are prooflike).
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  • ledzep87ledzep87 Posts: 1,108 ✭✭✭
    On a strictly aesthetic perspective, I would go for the proof platinum.
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  • CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,056 ✭✭✭✭✭
    As far as looks go gold is pretty damn nice to stare at.
  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    Gold.

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  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,285 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The platinum coins look like they're chrome plated. Gold is nicer looking.



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  • kiyotekiyote Posts: 5,580 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I love platinum, but for those two choices I'd go with gold. 2006 is gonna be interesting as far as the repricing/new buffalos coming out. You could end up with a key date. As much as I like the new platinum design, it's so small it's hard to see on the tenth oz.
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  • TheRavenTheRaven Posts: 4,143 ✭✭✭✭
    My 2006 1/10 platinum coin just shipped today, so I can answer this after I get it.....

    But there is something about proof gold however.....
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  • topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Gold. In any state.
  • BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,960 ✭✭✭
    Gold, you get more for your money and a well used design. Platinum, you get a distinct design.

    The 1/10 Ounce platinum looks ok but I would try to go with the 1/2 or 1 Ounce. They look exponentially more impressive as you increase size.

    The only way to enjoy the 1/10 ounce is to get a zoom lens and blow it up on the computer. Then put the coin away and just admire the pic since you will need a magnifying glass to see the actual coin.
  • TheRavenTheRaven Posts: 4,143 ✭✭✭✭
    Hey but if you can afford the 1/10, that is what you should purchase.....

    I would love the 1 oz coins, but can't.....
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  • OKbustchaserOKbustchaser Posts: 5,492 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Neither, take the money and buy real coins instead of bullion...














    but if you must buy bullion then get the platinum. Gold anything--regardless of the design--is simply fugly.
    Just because I'm old doesn't mean I don't love to look at a pretty bust.
  • kiyotekiyote Posts: 5,580 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I don't think you'll regret it-- you can always return it if you do.
    "I'll split the atom! I am the fifth dimension! I am the eighth wonder of the world!" -Gef the talking mongoose.
  • mdwoodsmdwoods Posts: 5,547 ✭✭✭
    Gold is prettier.
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  • jayboxxjayboxx Posts: 1,613 ✭✭
    Gold, or a big hunk of silver.
  • ERER Posts: 7,345 ✭
    Platinum hands down.
  • JdurgJdurg Posts: 997 ✭
    Gold is one of the few metals out there which aren't silvery gray. Osmium (blue), Copper (red), Cesium (Golden) are the other three metals which are not the typical silvery color in their natural state. The thing is, everyone has seen copper before, osmium is very difficult to fabricate into a coin and not many people would care to own it, and cesium will ignite on contact with the atmosphere so that's not a good coinage metal either.

    In terms of density, gold and platinum are just about equal so if you get the same fractional ounce coin the gold and platinum ones will be within 0.5mm of each other in size. So what it comes down to then is the design on the coin. Is the design on the proof coin a big factor in your purchase? The design on the proof gold coins has been the same for 20 years now. If you aren't able to get any of this year's proof gold coin, you can always go into past years and get the same exact design.

    The platinum proof designs have changed every year since their inception in 1997. Therefore, if you really like this year's design your only option is to pick up the 2006 proof. If you are unable to get it, you'll have to wait until they are on the aftermarket where they may experience a significant markup. (With gold, at least, you can just find a cheaper year and buy that one).
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  • lloydmincylloydmincy Posts: 1,861 ✭
    Buy as much gold as you can. Going to 2000 in a month.
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  • jayboxxjayboxx Posts: 1,613 ✭✭
    Buy as much gold as you can. Going to 2000 in a month.

    Why is this?
  • mcheathmcheath Posts: 2,437 ✭✭✭
    buy the larger gold coin instead of the small platinum.
  • michaelmichael Posts: 9,524 ✭✭
    goldimagegold

    platinum is for communists and pigs

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