Gold bar, or gold coin?
The honest answer.

Hi there,

It is the question we are asked most across the counter. And the honest answer is not “whichever we would rather sell you” — it depends entirely on what you are buying gold for.

Here is the difference, plainly.

The honest verdict

If you are buying gold to hold weight, bars give you more metal per dollar. If you value liquidity and recognisability, coins are worth their small premium.

And here is what most seasoned holders actually do — they own both. Bars to build the position efficiently, coins to keep part of it liquid and easy to move. You do not have to choose one forever.

Bullion Mart

1060 Sheppard Ave W, Unit 105, Toronto, ON M3J 0G7

Gold prices move with the market. Pricing shown on site is live at time of order.

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