With the security that precious metals provide from the recent economic and political instability, most investors understand that it is a wise idea to invest in gold or silver. But many can't decide what the best way to invest in gold or silver is. The way you choose depends on your reasons for investing in gold, and how much you are looking to spend.

One of the best way for the average person to invest in gold is with gold coins. Gold coins have several benefits over large gold bars. With the exception of the smaller gold bars , gold bars come in large denominations that are somewhat illiquid.

Reasons to invest in gold coins:

1. Coins is Liquid as bullion is Liquid. You can sell you precious metal coins pretty much at any time and anywhere and get cash.

2. You a virtually assured a profit. As an investment, gold continues to increase in value. In January, 2004 your were paying about $400 per ounce, in 2008 your were paying about $900 per ounce, simply a great investment. Furthermore, coins can become scarce, especially older coins from the 18th and 19th centuries.

3. You feel safe having bullion coins in your portfolio, somehow you can take comfort that when the economy is tough, you have a sure investment.

4. Certified gold coins, have limited mintages, governments tend to only release small quantities of such coins at one time.

5. Coins are portable, it is quite easy to carry a case of gold coins around if need be. Also, should you sell the coin you can always ship them quite easily and at fairly low price.

6. Gold coins are simply stunning to look at. The greatest design is considered that of Augustus St. Gaudens who was commissioned by the American Mint to design the famous St. Gaudens Double Eagle Coin from 1905-1907. In my opinion all the American coins are stunning, look for Indian Heads, Quarter Eagles, Eagles, and Double Eagles, always a great investment.

7. Certified bullion cannot be confiscated. Should the government cannot take away your bullion by law.

8. Gold is also a legal asset to own. Bullion coins are one of the last legal assets you can own.

9. Bullion coins are easy to find and easy to purchase, you can find them anywhere from ebay.Com to Coincollectinguniversity.com

10. Gold coins are fun to collect, so collect them first and foremost for the enjoyment.

Before you invest in a gold coin, be sure you know the actual value. Also have an idea of where the gold market is heading, if now is the time to buy or sell. Your gold coin purchase is a long term investment, so treat it as such. Do not panic if the price of gold falls a few points on day, and raises the next. You are in this for the long haul. Investing in gold coins is also a much better choice than buying gold shares or gold stocks. These Gold ETF's are dangerous, devalue with time, and do not represent the actual gold you own. But that is for another article.

The best choice you could make in this uncertain economy is to take control of your money and assets. you've seen what happens when you let others play irresponsibly with your hard earned wealth. Investing in gold coins is a way to take back that control and put your money into a solid gold commodity that has not lost value in thousands of years.