Gold coins are available in fantastic designs and motifs (see above picture that shows the $2.5 Liberty Quarter Eagle). This coin holds the distinction of keeping the same design for the longest time in American history: 33 years.
Another beautiful gold coin is the Gold South African Krugerrand which was the first gold coin minted for investment. It's believed that this is the most widely owned bullion coin in the world. There is also the Canadian Maple Leaf coin that has set the standard for gold purity.
The gold trading market never closes so you can by and sell gold in any country at any time. The Chinese Gold Panda bullion coin (seen at the right) was one of the most successful gold bullion coins of the 1980's especially in the United States. There has always been a steady demand for this bullion regardless of the market price of gold. The design was changed every year and Gold Pandas are often used in necklaces and bracelets.