Eagles vs. Buffalos - which do you prefer for your IRA?

• •I've been thinking a lot lately about diversifying the gold in my IRA, and it always comes back to the American Eagles vs.
• •I've got a decent chunk of my portfolio, probably around $180k total across everything, parked in gold, mostly Eagles right now.
• •I'm a healthcare administrator here in Tampa, so stability is a big deal for me, and gold has definitely given me that peace of mind over the years.

I've been thinking a lot lately about diversifying the gold in my IRA, and it always comes back to the American Eagles vs. Buffalos debate. I've got a decent chunk of my portfolio, probably around $180k total across everything, parked in gold, mostly Eagles right now. I'm a healthcare administrator here in Tampa, so stability is a big deal for me, and gold has definitely given me that peace of mind over the years. I've been a pretty steady investor, adding on dips, and it's been a good ride.

My question for you all is, do you lean more towards Eagles or Buffalos for your IRA holdings? I know Eagles have that 22k durability benefit with the copper and silver alloy, which is great for potential circulation down the line if things ever really go sideways (not that I'm expecting that, but you never know). Plus, the higher mintage numbers probably mean better liquidity.

But then there's the Buffalo, 24k pure gold, which just feels... more gold, if that makes sense? I love the design too. There's something undeniably appealing about that pure gold content, especially when you're thinking long-term wealth preservation. I've seen some arguments that the premium on Buffalos can be a bit higher, but for a smaller portion of my holdings, I'm not sure if that's a huge deal-breaker.

I feel like it boils down to purity vs. durability/liquidity, right? Has anyone here actively shifted their strategy between the two, or do you maintain a mix? What are your personal experiences and why did you choose one over the other for your IRA? Always good to hear what other serious investors are thinking. It's interesting to look at the Gold vs Stocks Comparison tool and see how gold's performed lately, and I'm confident in my choices, just always looking to optimize! What are your thoughts?