E291 - Most First-Time Gold Buyers Don’t Know This
Published: July 30, 2026
Duration: 15:10
Many experienced investors understand stocks, bonds, real estate and mutual funds but have little experience buying physical gold or silver.
In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos provide a practical introduction to the different categories of physical precious metals.
They explain the distinction between gold and silver bullion, modern minted coins, common collectible coins and genuinely rare investment coins. Chris discusses familiar products such as American Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs and bars produced by established mints, then explains how older coins may carry additional value based on rarity, condition, s...
In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos provide a practical introduction to the different categories of physical precious metals.
They explain the distinction between gold and silver bullion, modern minted coins, common collectible coins and genuinely rare investment coins. Chris discusses familiar products such as American Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs and bars produced by established mints, then explains how older coins may carry additional value based on rarity, condition, s...