Eagles vs. Buffalos - What are your thoughts for long-term holding?

• •My late husband was always so meticulous with his investments, and keeping his legacy secure for our kids is everything to me right now.
• •more gold, if that makes sense?
• •Are premiums typically similar for both when buying in bulk?

Okay, so I’ve been really diving deep into the gold coin options for my IRA and honestly, I’m feeling a bit torn between the American Gold Eagle and the American Gold Buffalo. My late husband was always so meticulous with his investments, and keeping his legacy secure for our kids is everything to me right now. I've got a decent chunk, around $75k currently in the IRA, and I'm looking to add more, but I want to make sure I'm making the smartest long-term play.

I understand the Eagles have the 22k durability benefit with the copper and silver alloy, which sounds good for handling, but then the Buffalos are 24k pure gold, which just feels... more gold, if that makes sense? I’m in Raleigh, and honestly, finding a good local dealer has been a bit of a process, so whatever I decide on, I want it to be fairly liquid if I ever needed to sell, even if the plan is to hold it for decades. Are premiums typically similar for both when buying in bulk? And what about when selling – do dealers usually offer more for one vs. the other, all else being equal?

I've been using tools like the "Silver vs Stocks" comparison on Gold IRA Blueprint (check it out, it's pretty insightful) to get a sense of how precious metals have performed against traditional investments over different periods. It's really helped me cement why gold feels like such a solid choice for stability. But now it's down to these nitty-gritty coin details, and I just want to hear from others who've navigated this decision.

For those of you with significant gold holdings, which one did you lean towards and why? Any strong opinions on whether the 22k vs 24k makes a real difference in the long run for an IRA, especially when thinking about ease of future liquidation or even just perceived value? I'm trying to be as educated as possible, and honestly, sometimes hearing real-world experiences from people like you all is more helpful than reading another article.