Gold coins can be described as any coin made up of mostly gold or completely gold and usually stamped on the front or back field of the coin. In today’s gold market most of the gold coins that are being sold have been intended for enthusiasts and or collectors. Bullion coins nominal value is irrelevant because these coins serve as a method of investing in gold. Gold has a much higher density than other metals which makes it considerably harder to counterfeit and a challenge not easily overcome. Gold, unlike other metals, can be divided into smaller units, without destroying its value. Gold is often melted and re-coined or put into ingots time and time again.