Pros and Cons

BARS			COINS
Pros		Low manufacturing cost	Pros		Small convenient unit
		Available in wide range of weights			International recognition
		More convenient units of storage for large investors.			Standard form
					Legal tender in country of origin (theoretically)
Cons		No collector potential	Cons		Greater premium over fix, which varies depending on coin type
		Non-standard form (i.e. various manufacturers)			Collectors coins (rather than standard bullion coins) require further knowledge as price is affected by rarity and condition as well as fix

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