Which one to buy next?

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Vetter
Vetter Posts: 1,022 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I’ve been wanting both of these choices for my collection for some time now. I finally have the money to buy one. Both are about the same price although one is in a lower grade. The choices are. 2008 Unc gold Buffalo 1/10 oz or a $500 bill. I keep switching on which one to get. Any thoughts to help persuade my decision?

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  • ShaunBC5
    ShaunBC5 Posts: 1,974 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Those are pretty different. What do you like/want about each of them?

  • MasonG
    MasonG Posts: 7,569 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'd prefer the $500 bill. A 1/10th oz. gold coin is tiny, the $500 bill would be more visually impressive.

    But then, that's just me.

  • jmlanzaf
    jmlanzaf Posts: 43,047 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 29, 2026 6:05PM
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    @MasonG said:
    I'd prefer the $500 bill. A 1/10th oz. gold coin is tiny, the $500 bill would be more visually impressive.

    But then, that's just me.

    Or you could have 350 $2 coins

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  • MsMorrisine
    MsMorrisine Posts: 40,041 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    ms69 gold buff because it's not fiat

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  • jmlanzaf
    jmlanzaf Posts: 43,047 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @MsMorrisine said:
    ms69 gold buff because it's not fiat

    Yeah. I wouldn't but the Mona Lisa either. It's definitely fiat.

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  • Cougar1978
    Cougar1978 Posts: 10,067 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I would want the $500 bill (if TPG graded).

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  • oldabeintx
    oldabeintx Posts: 3,214 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    No cool factor at all in a little buffalo.

  • jfriedm56
    jfriedm56 Posts: 3,101 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I would prefer the $500. note as it would make a great conversation piece. I believe most who don’t partake in our hobby, would have no knowledge of its existence. Go for a graded specimen from either PMG or PCGS. And your next goal would have to be the $1000. note. Good luck with your decision.
    Zack.

  • Vetter
    Vetter Posts: 1,022 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thanks all. I already have the 2008 gold Buffalo in 1/2 oz so getting the 1/10 oz would give me 2 of the 4, but I’m leaning towards the $500 more.

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  • Morgan13
    Morgan13 Posts: 2,692 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    If your buying the $500 at a good price go for it.
    If you buy the gold it will always be liquid.probably just a little more price risk in the $500 but they sell easy.

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