Gold IRAs follow the same contribution limits, required minimum distributions, and early-withdrawal penalties as other IRAs, but they also come with additional restrictions. Only specific coins and bars qualify, the gold must be held in approved storage, and physical gold is treated as a collectible for tax purposes, which can affect how gains are taxed outside a retirement account.
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