How to buy gold products of the zodiac? Near the end of the year, the gold products of the zodiac are listed one after another. This week, the "National Treasure Zodiac" gold bars were fully sold in Guangzhou, setting off an investment boom. Major shopping malls have also started ordering activities for zodiac products such as "New Year's Zodiac Gold Bars" and "New Year's Gold Coins". Now it's nearly 1 month before the launch of Zodiac products, and the proportion of goods booked by some merchants has exceeded 1/3. So, what's the difference between gold bars and gold coins in traditional investments? How to invest in a rookie? Judging from the speed of appreciation, zodiac gold coins are obviously more advantageous than those in Guangzhou market. For example, when the gold coins issued at the end of last year in the Year of the Ox first appeared in the second-hand market in June, the price was very low, 5438+0/ 10 ounces, only 1450 yuan, 1/2 ounces, only 4500 yuan. Now, the price has risen to 2200 yuan and 6600 yuan in turn. At that time, the listing price of a well-known brand in Guangzhou was 2 10 yuan/gram. Now it is sold in the gold supermarket, and it can only be repurchased at the material price minus the handling fee, and sold at the price of about 220 yuan/gram, with a price difference of only 4.8%. The appreciation rate of gold coins is 10 times that of gold bars. So, what is the reason for the rapid appreciation of gold coins in the zodiac? Mainly because gold coins are products issued by the State Bank, which have distinct monetary attributes, and their value in the country of origin is higher than that of gold bars that can be issued by any institution. Moreover, the process casting cost of gold coins is much higher than that of gold bars, and the investment cost is needed from design, material selection to casting abrasive; The natural form of gold extracted from mineral deposits is gold bars. Luo Dongsheng, the owner of China Gold Coin Trading Network, believes that the most important factor that determines the value of a collection is its circulation. Most gold coins have circulation restrictions, and zodiac gold coins are no exception; And gold bars, no matter what type, basically do not restrict circulation. Gold coins are real, and gold bars are good and cheap. At present, the gold coins issued by China's central bank are only divided into four specifications: 12 ounce, 5 ounce, 1/2 ounce,10 ounce, and there are only three kinds: round, fan-shaped and plum-blossom shaped. New products of other specifications belong to gold medals, not gold coins, unless they are second-hand products issued several years ago or more. Zhang Jin doesn't even have a repurchase channel. Many large institutional enterprises are eligible to issue gold bars. Generally speaking, zodiac gold bars do not restrict circulation and do not have monetary attributes. As long as it can be sure that its material is 99 thousand gold, whoever is cheaper will buy it. Zodiac gold coins are generally listed at the beginning of 65438+February every year, but this time is often a day when the international gold price remains high, the market demand for gifts is strong, and merchants often drive up prices. After the Spring Festival, the international gold price gradually falls, and the gift zodiac gold flows into the second-hand market, and its price will drop to a certain extent. Private collection of zodiac gold coins, it is better to wait until March to May of that year to buy. However, the price of gold bars generally follows the change of international gold price, and its investment value is also biased towards the midline. Therefore, when the international gold price is adjusted back to a low level, it is better to choose the right time to buy. In addition, pay attention to the discount season of shopping malls. Every year in early autumn, late winter and before the festival, shopping malls will hold jewelry festivals, and each gram of gold bars can often be a few yuan cheaper, so buy more and give more.