IRA-accepted precious metals

by Stefan Gleason

June 30th, 2020

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Examples of Allowable Precious Metals

Gold

American Eagle coins
U.S. Buffalo Bullion coins
Canadian Maple Leaf coins
Austrian Philharmonic coins
Australian Kangaroo/Nugget coins
Credit Suisse – Pamp Suisse Bars
Various bars and rounds .995

Silver

American Eagle coins
Canadian Maple Leaf coins
Austrian Vienna Philharmonic coins
Australian Kookaburra coins
Mexican Libertad
Various bars and rounds .999

Platinum

American Eagle coins
Canadian Maple Leaf coins
Australian Koala coins
Various bars .9995

Palladium

Canadian Maple Leaf coins
Various bars .9995

Examples Of Unacceptable Precious Metals

Rare or Collectible Coins, including certified or “graded” coins
South African Krugerrand
Swiss 20 Franc
French 20 Franc
Belgian 20 Franc
Mexican 50 Peso
Chilean 100 Peso
Italian 20 Lira
Hungarian 100 Korona
Austrian Corona
U.S. Liberty
U.S. Buffalo Proof
Dutch 10 Guilder
British Sovereign
Pre-1965 90% U.S. Silver Coin

About the Author:

Stefan Gleason is President of Money Metals Exchange, the company recently named "Best Overall Online Precious Metals Dealer" by Investopedia. A graduate of the University of Florida, Gleason is a seasoned business leader, investor, political strategist, and grassroots activist. Gleason has frequently appeared on national television networks such as CNN, FoxNews, and CNBC and in hundreds of publications such as the Wall Street Journal, TheStreet, and Seeking Alpha.