A number of highly anticipated 2017 gold coins are set to be released in the coming months. Many are the latest edition of series which have been ongoing for years, while others are completely new. This year marks an exciting time to be a gold collector and here are the top coins which are recommended for coin collectors.

2017 Gold Canadian Maple Leaf

The Maple Leaf is the premier bullion coin of Canada and is known for its spectacular beauty and extraordinarily high purity. This newest edition incorporates cutting edge technologies such as light diffraction for the radial line patterns, which make the coins even harder to counterfeit.

2017 Gold Buffalo

This U.S. gold coin pays homage to the Native Americans and is distinct from other coins struck by the U.S.  Mint in that it is the first to contain an ounce of gold with 99.99 percent purity. Traditionally most U.S. coins only contained .9167 ounces of gold, making the Buffalo a special item that you’ll definitely want to get your hands on.

2017 Australian Gold Kangaroo

The Kangaroo is the world’s most famous marsupial and is Australia’s most recognized animal. This has played a key role in the success of this series of coins, but another factor is the craftsmanship of the Perth Mint. This 2017 edition is a continuation of that legacy.

2017 China Gold Panda

This is China’s premier bullion coin and it features an image of the Giant Panda, a bear like animal which is native to China and is considered its national animal. This coin is distinct from others in that it uses the metric system to denote its weight and is listed in grams rather than ounces, and it is the only bullion coin to have a design which changes annually.

2017 Gold Britannia

The British Royal Mint is one of the oldest coinage institutions in the world and over the centuries has produced many stunning coins, but few can match the legendary Britannia. This coin symbolizes British strength and resolve, and this latest edition comes complete with a radial pattern which not only adds to the coins sophistication, but makes it harder to counterfeit. Its exceptionally high gold purity, craftsmanship and eligibility for IRAs make it a product that both coin collectors and investors will want to acquire.

2017 Gold Austria Philharmonic

The timeless musical theme and beautiful design manifested by this coin have made it one of the greatest products ever struck by the Austrian Mint. The Philharmonic is without a doubt the most popular coin in the European Union and this newest edition is simply superb. The design is as close to perfection as one can possibly get with a gold coin, and massive preorders are an indication that those who want it had better acquire it while supplies last. The 2017 Gold Philharmonic is one of the year’s most anticipated releases and has set a new standard in gold artistry and design.