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When you sell gold coins are there forms to file for taxes?

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Depending on the type and number of gold coins sold, a 1099-B form may be necessary. If 25 or more Gold 1oz Maple Leaf, Gold 1oz Krugerrand, or Gold 1oz Mexican Onza are being sold, then the tax form is required.

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I bought a coin last year. Did I lose money on selling it by saying it is old gold?

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No. Gold's value is not affected by the passage of time. Prices vary only with immediate supply and demand.

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What is the commission on the sale of an American Gold Eagle 1 oz coin?

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It varies over time and according to several other factors. Let us express commission as a percentage of the spot price of gold. Smaller Eagles will command a higher commission relative to larger Eagles. Check the total price of 10 coins of 1/10 oz gold each and compare it to the price of one 1 oz coin to see this fact. Also influencing the size of commission will be the current state of the market - it changes every day, so there is no simple answer other than to say that you should look around at several vendors to see how they price purchase and/or sale commissions (these are priced very differently so that vendors can make a profit and stay in business). Shop around and you'll have the answer your question.

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I have 20,000 gold Maple Leafs. How much can I sell them for?

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A one-ounce Maple Leaf coin was recently worth very close to 2,000 US dollars. Keep those coins stored safely.

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