⚖️ Vergelijkingsgids
Gold Coins vs. Gold Bars in Germany – Which is Better to Buy?
A comparison between investment coins (Krugerrand, Maple Leaf) and LBMA gold bars at banks and dealers in Germany.
Gold Bars
LBMA-certified bars from 1g to 1kg with serial numbers and certificates.
Belangrijkste Kenmerken:
- ✓ Lowest premium (Aufgeld) per gram
- ✓ Easy valuation and bank acceptance
Gold Coins
Globally recognized bullion coins like Krugerrands, Maple Leafs, and Wiener Philharmonikers.
Belangrijkste Kenmerken:
- ✓ Great flexibility for partial sales
- ✓ Historical and geopolitical crisis currency value
📊 Gedetailleerde Vergelijkingstabel
| Kenmerk | Gold Bars | Gold Coins |
|---|---|---|
| Premium (Aufgeld) | Very low (especially on large bars) | Medium (due to minting costs) |
| Flexibility & Partial Selling | Medium (all-or-nothing sell) | Very high (coins can be sold individually) |
📈 Historische Prijsontwikkeling
Min: – Max: – Avg: –
Bron: World Gold Council / Wereldbank (maandgemiddelden). Omgerekend tegen live koers.
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❓ Are coins and bars equally tax-free?
Yes, both are 100% exempt from VAT in Germany as long as they meet the investment gold requirements under § 25c UStG (minimum purity of 995/1000 for bars and 900/1000 for coins minted after 1800).
Ehsaan Batt Geverifieerd redacteur
Hoofdredacteur & Senior Analist Edelmetalen
Feitelijk geverifieerde marktanalyse & compliance-controle met de Duitse belastingwetgeving (§ 25c UStG en § 23 EStG).
Gecontroleerd & bijgewerkt: 17 september 2026