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Gold coins of this weight category offer a more affordable entry point to the precious metals markets. They’re easier to store due to their smaller size. However, the smaller size isn’t really a significant advantage unless you’re storing hundreds of them, as a 1/4 oz American eagle is about the size of a nickel. Because these coins cost less than 1/2 oz or 1 oz “big brothers,” the market is often more liquid, with buyers more readily available. However, the benefits don’t stop there. With 1/4 oz coins, you’re able to buy four different coins with different mints, designs, and market valuations, often for not much more than one single 1 oz coin. This is obviously of interest to collectors. The smaller size and price point of 0.25-ounce gold coins allows for a significantly more diverse portfolio insulated from the risk of a single coin becoming less valuable. Also, it introduces more aesthetic variation into your gold collection. Finally, for those purchasing gold coins as a potential barter item, a fractional coin like this represents “small change.” It’s hard to break a 1-oz gold coin into smaller denominations.
