You can choose to purchase bars and certain coins for your IRA. They’re both valued per ounce based on the price of gold, but some believe coins are the safer choice. This is because coins are easier to transfer (sell back), sold at higher premiums, and not as easily counterfeited. Some of the most common coins include: - American Eagle gold coin - American Eagle silver coin - American Eagle platinum coin - Maple Leaf palladium coin No matter what you choose to purchase, make sure you work with a reputable gold IRA company with a competitive buy-back policy. However, premiums are higher for coins.