Maybe one problem with these is there's an artificial number created whereas real gold is always added by just pulling it out of the ground. That is to say it's still a centrally controlled currency.
They contain real gold. When you acquire it, you own and possess the gold in your hand. No third party risk.
Mine it from the paper if necessary.
Gold's most valuable use is in the form of currency. Most gold coins have never been melted down for use in electronics or jewelry manufacture. It's too valuable in its currency form. If, for some reason, you prefer your gold in the form of dust, however, there are at least two easy ways to reclaim it from these notes.
