Bullion coins are valued solely by their precious metals content and weight, making them attractive to investors looking for liquidity. Select bullion coins are also approved for placement in a Precious Metals IRA by the IRS.

Numismatic coins are those whose value is determined not only by their precious metals content but also by their rarity and condition. This makes them attractive to investors who are looking for added growth potential from those factors. Numismatic gold coins are defined as having been minted prior to 1933.

It’s also worth noting a third option popular with investors: Proof coins. While proof coins are also valued partly based on their precious metals content, they are also minted in limited quantities with higher production standards than their bullion counterparts. Therefore, their value is also influenced by their scarcity. Finally, some types of proof coins, such as the Proof American Gold Eagle and the Proof American Silver Eagle, you can place inside a Precious Metals IRA.

Are precious metals a good investment? Let’s look at some facts:

For a millennium, global societies have been investing in precious metals as a true store of wealth. Originally Gold and Silver coins were a form of currency. Now due to their rarity, both Gold and Silver are considered too expensive to be modern-day currencies, however precious metals continue to appeal as a fundamental store of wealth and are considered by investors throughout the world as an essential hedge against economic calamity. In a coordinated effort over the last decade, central banks along with government treasuries have been printing money whilst governments have been creating uncontrollable amounts of debt and unfunded liabilities (pensions, welfare, government programs and now Covid 19 support and economic stimulus) without any clear guidelines for repayment. This has caused severe asset bubbles to manifest across the full spectrum of mainstream asset classes. What happens when all of this comes to an end and stock markets, property, currencies and sovereign debt are considerably devalued. Where do investors place their capital in order to preserve their wealth and keep it safe during for example an ongoing monetary debasement event. During this same time period, global central banks have been on a net buying spree of unprecedented proportions of physical gold, since 2010 and for every single year into 2022. This has been the largest gold buying exercise ever seen in modern history and in 2019 the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) re-classified Gold as a Tier 1 Asset within the global financial system. Precious metals have proven time and time again to be an extremely powerful and effective hedge against economic calamity. Gold has no counter-party liability and as an asset, it can be held by an individual. Precious metals, unlike other investment types, can be exchanged quickly and easily sold in the event that an investor needs cash. Our team has for many years recognized the opportunity of investing in precious metals as both a means of insurance in times of economic strife and also as a means of achieving a substantial economic return, especially from a diversified and actively managed portfolio. The key is in both diversification and active management of your precious metal portfolio; Gold is now money and provides portfolios with that hard, tangible, safe and uncorrelated asset protection in times of economic depression. Gold also provides investors with a stable store of wealth, in times where currencies are no longer perceived to have value. Silver having both investment and multi-faceted industrial applications often experiences an amplifier effect when held in different ratios alongside Gold. GSS derive much of their value from being integral to a number of far-reaching initiatives associated with global warming.

goldbergstock purchases LBMA-certified gold and silver bars directly from other major bullion refineries in Switzerland guaranteeing product integrity, authenticity, and fineness. Our Trading Desk can source all available formats depending on the client’s requirements. We can thus procure bars or coins in sizes other than listed below at the individual request of our clients. Given goldbergstock commitment to full ownership, we have no direct access to client assets; audits of the precious metals are available at any time, yet only upon direct audit authorization from the client.

Note again that we can supply any size bar not listed here upon request from the client to the refinery.

goldbergstock is the undisputed leader in high-security storage options for gold and silver outside the banking system in vaults in three selected locations in Switzerland and Singapore.

Primary Considerations
A critical aspect of owning physical precious metals requires storing the same outside of fragmented financial and political systems. If the storage location doesn’t align with such goals, the strategy is defeated from day one.
The choice of a secured gold and silver storage service and location is therefore a prime consideration, as is the free availability for independent auditing of client assets.
We offers secure vault gold storage options of the highest quality, outside of the banking system and located in the most investor-friendly jurisdictions where respect for (and protection of) individual financial freedoms and private property rights are assured.
We also provide the highest available encryption and server-secure technology to protect the privacy of all client data.

Jurisdiction is Key
Political and economic stability are key jurisdictional considerations for the storage of precious metals. Toward this end, two countries stand out from the rest: Switzerland and Singapore, goldbergstock offers exceptional, high-security storage options in each of these marquis locations.

Swiss Mountain Vault Gold Storage
* Unequivocally the most coveted and military-grade secure gold storage facility in the world, our high-security mountain vault gold storage is located within the Swiss Alps, far from the banking system as well as other geopolitical hot spots.
* This carefully guarded, underground “zero-risk” location boasts an infrastructure in solid rock with the highest possible protection against earthquakes, atomic, biological and chemical attacks.
* The mountain vault location includes a nearby private airstrip and high-end lodging option for easy client access at any time.
* The required minimum investment for the mountain vault is CHF 2 million (USD 2 million).
For investors who do not meet minimum investment requirements in the Swiss mountain vault, we have additional lower-minimum options in Zurich and Singapore:

Zurich Gold Storage Vaults
* This high-security gold and silver vaulting facility is located in a restricted/bonded area directly below the Zurich airport Switzerland.
* Our gold vault has been in operation for over half a century and is fitted with the latest security features and monitoring technology.
* As part of a well-connected transportation hub, our airport location allows clients fast, international access to their precious metal holdings.

Freeport/Singapore
* The Singapore vaulting facility offers additional geographical diversification by being in the Asian economic and geopolitical sphere.
* It is served by the latest multi-level security technology, including full-body scan and biometric verifications to access different sectors of the complex.
* Its close proximity to the airport offers customers convenient access to their precious metal holdings. For enhanced security and privacy, goldbergstock hosts and manages all operational and client data exclusively on proprietary servers using high-availability system architecture in an underground, zero-risk facility in Switzerland.
We are committed to the latest technologies, advanced encryption standards and leading protection measures to ensure that all customer and critical information is fully protected and remains confidential.
Data is continually backed up at multiple, physically separated data centers offering the best protection against EMP (electromagnetic pulse) attacks, malware, natural disasters, fraud, vandalism, fire or any other known threat. We encourage our customers to communicate directly through our Client Portal, as portal messages are end-to-end encrypted to safeguard the full confidentiality of the transmitted information.

POLITICAL STABILITY
Switzerland boasts one of the most decentralised political structures in the world with a high degree of direct democracy and famed geopolitical neutrality. The political participation of citizens within its borders as well as a culture of cooperation and compromise creates a globally recognised reputation for stability and direct democracy.
Switzerland’s Federal Constitution is the foundation of the Swiss Confederation, marked by three levels of governmental authority: The Federal, cantonal, and local. Switzerland has 26 cantons.
Despite its historically neutral status, Switzerland is equally known for an extensive “militia” army and a strong national security policy. Adhering to its self-imposed neutrality, the country has managed to stay out of two World Wars.
Switzerland is a nation-state governed by the rule-of-law and its legal system has an exceptional track-record for enforcing property rights.
Further, the country hosts the headquarters of multiple international organisations and many treaty conferences. Despite being at the heart of Europe, the Swiss Confederation remains outside of the European Union and its increasingly fractured economic and political tensions. This has allowed Switzerland to remain independent and less influenced by EU banking, financial and other regulations, as well as those related to taxes.

FISCAL STABILITY
In stark contrast to most Western countries, Switzerland is considerably more prudent in managing its domestic finances. Unlike the vast majority of the world’s leading economies, Switzerland has achieved significant budget surpluses in the past years with financial conditions at the sovereign level that are pleasantly, and uniquely, positive. In recent years, the Confederation and the cantons were able to reduce their debt in absolute terms and not just in relation to GDP.

MONETARY STABILITY
The Swiss franc remains a reserve currency and one of the world’s most trusted and strongest currencies due to its independent ability to either inflate or deflate in value during times of market turbulence outside of the EU or other central-bank-supported markets/economies around the world.
Switzerland remains one of the largest official gold holders in the world, with the Swiss National Bank currently holding 1,040 tons of the precious metal, one of the largest gold reserves on a per capita basis.

GLOBAL PRECIOUS METALS HUB
Switzerland is the world’s largest physical precious metals trading and refining hub. Gold represents 29% of its exports, confirming that gold is a strategic and highly protected industry in Switzerland.
Four of the world’s seven premier gold refineries are located in Switzerland and 70% of the world’s gold bars are produced here each year. This is of strategic significance in the event of a larger political or financial crisis.
As the world’s “gold hub,” Switzerland offers superior liquidity, thus giving it an additional and distinct advantage over other jurisdictions.
goldbergstock is a Swiss company, under Swiss ownership, based within Switzerland and offering Swiss storage facilities. Our 100% Swiss status provides our clients with unique advantages.
We have been active in this market for over 15 years and consequently maintain not only a profound knowledge of gold ownership in this superior location, but have also built and maintained an exceptional professional and service network.

Unmatched Security, Risk-Management and Jurisdictional Advantages
Our unmatched security protocols, asset expertise and client servicing along with an ownership structure free of counterparty/intermediary risk gives our exclusive clientele direct ownership of, as well as access to, their assets in all market conditions.
The depth of our professional profile is industry-leading, as is our state-of-the-art storage facility in the Swiss Alps complimented by other vaulting options in Zurich and Singapore. With offices deliberately based in Zurich, such added jurisdictional advantages as to privacy, rule of law, political stability and access to the world’s top Swiss refineries compliments every component of our carefully designed service.

goldbergstock is dedicated exclusively to providing the highest level of advisory and risk protection assistance regarding the acquisition, sale, trading, storage, transportation and insurance of only the highest quality silver and gold, the majority of which is refined here in Switzerland. We also make bulk purchase from

Given the immense trust our clients have placed in selecting us, we strive for discreet and seamless service, form planning, pick-up, and secure transport of gold and silver all the way to the final destination. the security of our silver and gold transport systems matches the security of our vaults.

Full-Coverage Transport Service
goldbergstock arranges every logistical aspect of the secure and fully-insured transportation of client gold, silver, and precious metals from our vault locations in Switzerland and Singapore for clients located anywhere in the world.
With clients in over 75 countries, we have been transporting their holdings from many countries by plane, armoured-truck and sea freight and have acquired vast expertise in all logistical matters linked to the secure transport of physical gold, silver and platinum.
The Most Reputed Carriers
Our established global network includes the world’s largest and most reputable and secure logistics firms like Loomis and Brinks. For security reasons, precious metals can be picked up or delivered only to a business address.