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Gold Bullion Coins Get Attractive As Gold Prices Rise

For the first time in six months the value of gold has reached $1000 per ounce. The move could be seen as a sign that investors believe the worst of the global recession is over. Or it might be that investors are using gold as a safety net against depression.

During times of inflation gold is an attractive commodity, it has risen 13.6% in the previous 12 months. Looking at this; there are two differing conclusions that could be drawn. Optimism would have us see it as a sign of recovery, getting out of the recession.

If you see the glass as half full, buying gold bullion coins now will be cheaper than when their value rises too high. You will be able to sell at a higher price. Or, you could sell any gold bullion coins you have now and get a good price for them.

However, you may be a little more pessimistic, and see gold as a wealth protector in which case its high value might indicate people are still worried about the recession. Evidence of this could be that the US dollar has been depreciating in value which does not signal recovery.

The higher gold prices has been caused because investors and institutions are not certain which way the economy is going. Governments are increasing their gold reserves to protect their economic standing in the world.

How interest rates are going to change is one of the questions financers are asking. All that encourages gold hoarding and stock piling.

Gold reached an all-time record of $1,032 an ounce in March 2008. March 2009 was the last time that the price reached $1000 per ounce.

Gold is sold in troy ounces. One ounce is equal to 31.1035 grams or 480 grains. One troy ounce is equal to 1.09711 avoirdupois ounce which are widely used to measure weights in the US and UK.

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