Today, one of the most popular ways to invest in bullion products is through a self-direct IRA. There are several custodians that can help you in this process. I recommend deciding on your Bullion distributor prior to choosing your IRA custodian since they are likely to have a preference of a particular process, which shall make your IRA process much better.
IRA Acceptable Products:
GOLD:
- American Eagle Coins
- Australian Kangeroo/Nugget Coins
- Austrian Philharmonic Coins
- Canadian Maple Leaf Coins
- Credit Suisse –Pamp Suise Bars
- U.s. Buffalo Gold
- Bars and Rounds referenced below *
SILVER:
- American Eagle Coins
- Australian Kookaburra Coins
- Austrian Vienna Philharmonic coins
- Canadian Maple Coins
- Mexican Libertad Coins
- Bars and Rounds referenced below*
PLATINUM:
- Australian Koala Coins
- Canadian Maple Leaf Coins
- Isle Of Man Noble Coins
- Bars and Rounds referenced below*
PALLADIUM
- Bars and Rounds referenced below*
*Bars and Rounds produced by manufacturers accredited by NYMEX/COMEX, LME, LBMA, NYSE, LIFFE/CBOT, and ISO-9000 or a national mint. The minimum fineness for bars and rounds are:
Gold .995+
Silver .999+
Platinum .9995+
Palladium .9995+
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Unacceptable Metals Include:
- Austrian 100,20 and 10 Corona
- Belgian 20 Franc
- British Britannia
- Chilean 100 Peso
- Colombian 5 Peso
- British Sovereign
- Dutch 10 Guilder
- French 20 Franc
- Hungarian 100 Korona
- Italian 20 Lira
- Mexican 50,20,10,5,2.5, and 2 peso
- Rare or Collectible Coins
- South African Krugerrand
- Swiss 20 Franc
