Bullion vs. Numismatic Gold in my IRA? Seeking advice for a newbie.

• •Okay, so I've been doing a ton of research lately into my Gold IRA options, and one thing that keeps coming up is the whole numismatic vs.
• •I've got around $75k in an old 401k that I'm looking to roll over, and I'm leaning heavily towards gold.
• •My main goal is supplementing that pension, so growth and stability are key.

Okay, so I've been doing a ton of research lately into my Gold IRA options, and one thing that keeps coming up is the whole numismatic vs. bullion coin debate. I'm a government employee here in Albuquerque, mid-40s, and I've been steadily contributing to my pension, but I really want to beef up my retirement savings with some tangible assets. I've got around $75k in an old 401k that I'm looking to roll over, and I'm leaning heavily towards gold.

My main goal is supplementing that pension, so growth and stability are key. I've heard some folks swear by numismatic coins for their potential appreciation beyond the spot price of gold, but then others warn about the higher premiums and difficulty in liquidating. Bullion, on the other hand, seems simpler, more straightforward, and directly tied to the price of gold. My gut reaction is that bullion is probably the safer bet for my situation – I'm not a coin collector, I'm an investor trying to secure my future. But then I worry I'm missing out on potential gains. Is it possible to do a mix?

For those of you with more experience, especially if you're looking at your IRA as a long-term retirement supplement, what's been your experience? Did you opt for numismatic or bullion? Any horror stories or rave reviews of either? I've been playing around with the Retirement Planner on Gold IRA Blueprint, trying to model out different scenarios, and it's super helpful for the big picture, but this specific coin decision is really stressing me out. Any thoughts on premiums for either type of coin right now, or good dealers that aren't too pushy?