Thinking about more gold coins for the next recession

Jason Morgan

Back to forum

🪙 Gold Coins

Thinking about more gold coins for the next recession

jason_morgan💰Established (100-250k)

about 9 hours ago

Key Takeaways

•Been hearing a lot of chatter lately, both in my circles and online, about a potential recession hitting in the next year or two.
•As a military contractor here in Jacksonville, security has always been a pretty big deal for me, and that definitely extends to my investments.
•My portfolio's sitting around the 180k mark right now, and a decent chunk of that is already in my Gold IRA, mostly in Eagles and Krugerrands.

Get the free Gold IRA guide

Been hearing a lot of chatter lately, both in my circles and online, about a potential recession hitting in the next year or two. As a military contractor here in Jacksonville, security has always been a pretty big deal for me, and that definitely extends to my investments. My portfolio's sitting around the 180k mark right now, and a decent chunk of that is already in my Gold IRA, mostly in Eagles and Krugerrands. I feel good about what I have, but I'm starting to wonder if I should be bulking up even more on physical metals as a true recession-proofing strategy.

I know the standard advice about diversification and not putting all your eggs in one basket, but gold has just felt like such a rock-solid safe haven for me, especially compared to some of the volatility I’ve seen in stocks over the years. During the last downturn, my gold holdings really helped stabilize things when other parts of my portfolio were getting hammered. It’s comforting to know that even if the dollar takes a hit, or there's some kind of global instability – which always seems to be right around the corner these days – I've got something tangible that holds its value.

My main question is, for those of you who've been through a few recessions with significant precious metals holdings, how much is enough? Is there a point where you start to feel over-allocated? I'm debating adding another 15-20k specifically into more gold coins – thinking about some Canadian Maples this time for variety. Are there any other specific types of gold coins that people swear by for their liquidity or premium stability during economic rough patches? Or any pitfalls I should absolutely avoid when adding more?

I'm also curious about storage solutions if I were to buy more physical gold outside of my IRA. Right now, everything's held securely by the custodian, but if I bought direct, I’d need to think about secure home storage or a local safe deposit box. Any recommendations or horror stories to share there?

3 comments

The retirement loophole most advisors won't mention

You can move your 401(k) into physical gold — tax-free. Here's the step-by-step guide.

Under $100k? Compare options →

32 people viewed this today3 members requested a free kit this week5 investors bookmarked this

Best Answer▲ 8 upvotes

donald_nelson💎Premium (500k-1m)

Hey, interesting thought process. When you say "gold coins," are you thinking specifically of government-issued bullion coins (like Eagles or Maples) or are you also considering fractional gold or even some of the more collectible numismatic stuff?

Comments (3)

ashley_baker💼Starter (0-50k)✓ Verified•less than a minute ago

Totally get where you're coming from. I ended up getting into gold a few years back for similar reasons. My job's pretty stable, but you never know, right? It's been comforting to have that physical asset in my corner, especially with all the economic noise lately. Good luck with your decision!

donald_nelson💎Premium (500k-1m)Real Investor✓ Verified•less than a minute ago

patricia_miller📊Growing (50-100k)✓ Verified•less than a minute ago

Hey, I hear ya on the recession worries, and gold definitely feels like a safe harbor. But sometimes I wonder if focusing *too* much on coins specifically, especially for a potential short-to-medium term recession, might be missing a trick. Wouldn't something a bit more liquid, like gold ETFs, give you more flexibility if you needed to access that value quickly without the hassle of selling physical?

The biggest mistake retirees make with their 401(k)

Most people don't diversify until after a crash. Get the free guide and protect your nest egg.

Under $100k? Compare options →