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In reply to the discussion: How many gold bars do you keep at home? [View all]sir pball
(4,946 posts)32. OTHER...they're coins not bars thankyouverymuch
My grandfather had the prescience to buy FIFTY Krugerrands back in the day; the family has been selling them off for a while but we've barely dumped half of them. They were an excellent investment.
The platinum is in bars, and don't even get me started on the 5-pound BRICKS of silver he had in the bottom of his desk
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I have NEVER even seen one in person, never mind owning one! Good Gawd. nt
CaliforniaPeggy
Sep 2023
#1
I have about 5,000 or 6,000 10oz gold bars in the back of my underwear bureau draw..
magicarpet
Sep 2023
#4
I've owned some silver bars in the past as an investment, but never any gold bars. nt
Wednesdays
Sep 2023
#16
Well yes, but those gems must be set in gold for max effect. I'm awaiting my tiara.
Hekate
Sep 2023
#35
I've always wanted a St. Gaudens, but never pulled the trigger on buying one.
LuckyCharms
Sep 2023
#37
I have a room in my house where I swim in my gold coins Scrooge McDuck style
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Sep 2023
#33