Recently, Asian gold coins have been more available due to the loosening of trade restrictions. There has been a resurgence in interest by collector and investor alike for both investment and collectible grade coins, such as the Chinese Gold Panda, Gold Zodiac and Gold Yuan. Limited edition (a specific number of coins are struck, then the dies are destroyed) commemorative coins in varying denominations are also generating excitement in the existing collectible community and attracting new collectors. . .

For numismatists and hobbyist coin collectors alike, Canadian gold coins are a popular acquisition. While there are a variety of rare, pre-1912 coins issued in British Columbia and Nova Scotia, the mainstay of the coin business in Canada is the Maple Leaf, regarded as one of the finest coins in the world for its high purity of .9999 percent gold, and in some cases .99999 pure, with the fewest impurities and base metal of any other coin. . .

European gold coins are a smart alternative to modern bullion coins such as the American Gold Eagle, Canadian Gold Maple Leaf, or the South African Gold Krugerands. A wide variety of European gold coins are available. You can find gold coins from European countries such as Austria, Great Britain, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Greece and Italy. . .

The Mexican 50 Peso gold coin is one of the most popular Mexican gold coins. An affordable coin made of 90% gold alloy and 10% copper alloy, this specimen is a great investment for those collecting gold bullion coins, and is one of the most durable in the Western Hemisphere. . .

South American Gold Coins are often overlooked by both casual investors and collectors. However, South America in general has a great wealth of gold and silver mines, so it's only natural that countries such as Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, and others would have minted some decent specimens. . .