How to Invest in Gold Guilders

The Netherlands has a rich coinage production history.

Gold guilders are gold coins produced by the Netherlands. They are small-denomination gold coins that typically contain around a fifth of an ounce of gold. They are found in various types depending on the reign of the leader depicted on the obverse, or the front, of the coin. Buying these coins is similar to buying any collectible gold coin. They were last produced in 1933.

Instructions

1. Find the current price of gold. The spot price of gold refers to the current price of gold, per ounce, in either the New York or London markets. It is priced in U.S. dollars and can be found on many websites, including any website that lists the prices for commodities.

2. Familiarize yourself with the different types of gold guilders. There are many different types, and there are also websites set up to familiarize people with the varied gold coinage of the Netherlands. Also, any library or bookstore will have a guide book to world coins that will include these coins.

3. Find dealers who offer these coins for purchase. There are many online auctions for these coins. Compare the prices with the prices the local dealers are charging.

4. Negotiate a price. Buying these coins involves paying a premium over their bullion value. Armed with the current spot price of gold, ask the dealer what the base value is, or the value of just the gold in the coin, and then ask what the collector premium is. As a general rule, issues of the late nineteenth century through 1933 are going to be relatively inexpensive relative to the price of bullion as they were struck in large quantities.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't clean your coins as doing so may diminish their value

References

• EBay: Netherlands guilders
• American Numismatic Association: Member dealers
• Kitco: Current gold spot prices