Buying gold is one of the most popular investments because it remains in constant demand. Gold is available for purchase in a wide variety of forms, including jewellery, gold coins and gold bars. Many collectors buy gold coins as a hobby and often collect beautifully engraved bullion coins that have sentimental value or increase in value when included in a carefully selected collection.

An investment in gold coins is secure as the price of gold tends to rise steadily – and recover quickly should the price dip. Owing to the stability of gold prices over the years, buying gold is a guaranteed investment - even during economic uncertainty. Furthermore, when it comes to collecting gold coins, it must be noted that they are designed to be convenient to transport, display or store, making them enticing collectible that are both valuable and have sentimental value.

Browse The Scoin Shop’s range of bullion and proof gold coins on our website or visit your nearest branch today to start your collection.

Gold isi a malleable metal that cannot be easily tarnished through exposure to oxidisation and natural elements. This means that no matter how long you have it in your collection, it will retain most of its shiny metallic colour. Should its colour start to fade or dull, a quick polish can usually return it to its original sheen. Furthermore, unlike silver and base metals, gold doesn’t even dissolve in nitric acid- which is a highly toxic acid that causes rust in many common metals.

Gold bullion coins are one of the most collected forms of gold as they’re more affordable and easier to transport than gold bars, and easier to value than gold jewellery. Moreover, unlike their rarer counterparts - proof coins - they are relatively easy to obtain. At The Scoin Shop, we offer both bullion and proof coins from all over the world. Discover coins bearing depictions of the rich fundamentals that mark a country's heritage and international coins such as gold sovereigns from the United Kingdom. When you buy gold from The Scoin Shop, you can be confident that your purchase will retain its value for many years to come and could increase significantly when combined with coins of similar theme and interest. While the value of a precious metal is important for gold investments, it is often a secondary consideration for a coin collector who chooses items for their historical, cultural or sentimental value.

The Scoin Shop is a leading provider of collectible gold coins and offers the following services:

• Courier - We distribute our products world-wide with free international shipment. For South African residents, we provide professional door-to-door courier services.
• Easy payments - We accept all major credit cards and payments, including Google Checkout and PayPal, making purchasing gold quick and easy.
• Buy gold and sell gold - Our services provide a two-way market for most types of gold coins. You can buy and sell gold coins via our website and stores to grow your collection.

Buy gold coins from The Scoin Shop to own items commemorating or celebrating a variety of pertinent themes. We offer Mandela coins, Natura coins, Protea coins, Krugerrands, Scoin coins and international coins. Choose gold bullion or proof coins from our selection of collectable coins to increase the value of your collection of coins.

The Scoin Shop is an excellent resource for those wanting to build a gold investment portfolio by buying on a regular basis. You can create an extensive collection by treating investment as a hobby. Even if you can only afford to purchase one coin every few months, you can significantly increase the value of your collection. This is especially true if you purchase coins that can be grouped according to a respected theme, e.g. the life of ex-president Nelson Mandela.

Buy gold conveniently from The Scoin Shop as we sell coins online. You can buy gold coins by browsing our website and buy gold coins online, from the comfort of your own home.

While many people enjoy collecting gold as a hobby, it’s also a very lucrative way to invest. The gold value is incredibly stable and you can be confident that your purchase will steadily increase in value over time, producing significant return on investment. Collecting coins as a gold investment can be even more lucrative if you enjoy researching the historical, cultural and sentimental value that is attributed to different types of coins. While their gold content remains the same, rare proof coins and bullion gold coins increase in value when demand rises. The Scoin Shop offers a wide range of sought-after gold coins for sale, giving you the opportunity to own gold coins that are of great interest to you and other avid collectors.

Popular coin ranges include:

• Mandela coins – These coins celebrate political freedom fighter, Nobel Peace Prize winner and past president of the RSA, Nelson Mandela.
• Natura coins – These coins display engravings of wild animals, including eland, cheetah, hippopotamus, gemsbok, buffalo and lions.
• Protea coins – This series of coins depicts the Protea, the national flower of the R.S.A., on the obverse side and represents important industries and events in the history of South Africa on the reverse side.
• Krugerrand – These coins depict the first president of the Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek (ZAR), President Paul Kruger on the obverse side and the national animal of South Africa, the springbok, on the reverse side.
• Scoin coins – This range includes the Picowso Scoin Coin, the Moodonna Scoin Coin and the Bovingham Scoin Coin.
• International coins – minted gold sovereigns such as the London Olympiad Coin, Rugby World Cup 1/2oz Gold Coin 2007, Aldernay Lady Di 10 Year Commemorative Gold Coin and the World War 1 90th Anniversary 1-4oz Gold.

If you’re looking for a worthwhile hobby, collect gold coins. Start your collection of unique proof coins or bullion gold coins by choosing ones with images representing a country's heritage or international importance. Buy gold and be sure of a sound investment while enjoying collecting as a pastime.

The Scoin Shop is the retail division of a gold coin exchange that provides a platform via which you can own profit from gold by buying and selling coins. Our gold coins for sale have guaranteed authenticity and quality. Browse our website to choose from a variety of rare coins. Alternatively, you can also contact us directly to find out more about finding the right item to add to your coin collection.