FAIRFIELD, Conn. - BostonChron -- BRICS countries are driving the global economy to dedollarize and return to the gold standard.

In recent years, Central Banks in many countries have been stacking gold bars to prepare for the transition, and the price of gold continues to hit new all-time highs.

With the economy heading into a recession, many investors turn to gold as a safe haven to protect wealth during extended periods of economic uncertainty.

Owning physical gold coins offers additional protection that ETFs, crypto and digital gold protects cannot match. If you can't hold it, you don't really own it. Since it is a commodity, the prices of gold coins are largely driven by the spot gold price.

Owning physical gold coins means having the tangible asset in hand, which means that you can sell it at any time, eliminating reliance on third-party entities to manage or hold your investment.

When shopping for precious metals investments, FindBullionPrices.com tracks the prices of Gold Coins from a various trusted and reputable online bullion dealers, which is a great way to find which dealer is offering them at the best price.

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The top 5 Investment-Grade gold coins that are available include:

1. American Eagle 1 oz Gold Coin - Minted by the US Mint with one troy ounce of .999 fine gold, the American Eagle gold coin series also includes three fractional gold coins in various industry standard weights for investors with different budgets.
2. Canadian Maple Leaf 1 oz Gold Coin - Minted by the Royal Canadian Mint with one troy ounce of .9999 fine gold, the Maple Leaf gold coin series includes five distinct fractional gold denominations as small as 1 gram.
3. Great Britain Britannia 1 oz Gold Coin - Issued by the Royal Mint with one troy ounce of .9999 fine gold, the Britannia gold coin series includes three standard fractional gold coin denominations as small as 1/10 oz.
4. Austria Philharmonic 1 oz Gold Coin - Issued by the Austrian Mint with one troy ounce of .9999 fine gold, the Philharmonic gold coin series includes three standard fractional gold coin denominations and is the first gold bullion coin to be denominated in the Euro currency.
5. Australia Kangaroo 1 oz Gold Coin - Produced by the Perth Mint with one troy ounce of .9999 fine gold, the Kangaroo series features a new design each year that captivates collectors. The Kangaroo gold coin series includes a variety of fractional denominations suitable for all budgets.

The Closest to Spot tool helps you quickly and easily Compare Gold Coin Prices to find the right denomination to fit your budget. Prices are updated frequently as available inventory and spot gold price change often.

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