I've discovered this great article over at bloggingstocks.com

Below is an exerpt of it.  It's a very good article for those looking into investment of physical gold.  Read the full article here.

Q. Is gold a good buy now or should I wait, or buy in increments over one year?

A. Gold is a good buy now. If you don't own any, buy. Currently, there is more availability and the premium on popular one ounce gold coins, like Gold Eagles, Maple Leafs, Krugerrands and Philharmonics have come down and they're almost normal again. This too shows that fear is easing.

Q: What are the best ways to gain exposure to gold and silver?

A. Investors continually ask us how and what is the best way to buy gold. The following overview will assist you in deciding what is best for you:

1) Buying one ounce gold coins, be it American Eagles, Maple Leafs, Krugerrands or Philharmonics, is the best way to buy gold and, in today's world the safest way to buy and keep gold. Likewise for silver, but with silver it's best to buy more in the bars, 10 or 100 ounce bars.