When you think about investing, you may lean more toward stock market options rather than the gold standard — but investing in gold may come with a few rules that will surprise you. For those new to ...

Gold bullion coins are government-issued, standardized in weight and purity, and recognized by dealers worldwide. The value of bullion coins tracks the market price of gold, unlike numismatic coins, ...

For example, the 1933 Double Eagle gold coin, minted but never legally circulated, is considered government property and therefore illegal to own. In fact, owning one of these rare $20 coins today is ...