By David Morrill I FOR WEDDING RINGS and crowns, gold reigns supreme. But as an investment, its superiority depends on which side of the fence you sit on. Traditionally, financial experts and those on Wall Street shy away from the precious metal.

For wedding ring bands and crowns, gold reigns supreme. But as an investment, it's superiority depends on which side of the fence one sits on.

By David Morrill, BUSINESS WRITER BUYING GOLD coins as an investment has often been looked down upon by the financial world because returns can be unpredictable.