Now Offering Self-Directed Precious Metals IRA Services in Las Vegas
Planning for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions you'll ever make. While many retirement accounts are invested primarily in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, some investors prefer to diversify by owning tangible assets that have historically played an important role in preserving wealth.
Sahara Coins & Precious Metals is proud to announce that we now offer Self-Directed Precious Metals IRA services through our partnership with Preferred Trust Company. This new service allows qualifying investors to purchase IRS-approved precious metals for their retirement accounts while working with an experienced local precious metals dealer they know and trust.
Whether you're opening a new Self-Directed IRA or rolling over an existing retirement account, our experienced team can help guide you through the precious metals selection process every step of the way.
Ready to Start a Precious Metals IRA?
Sahara Coins & Precious Metals now offers Self-Directed Precious Metals IRA services through our partnership with Preferred Trust. Visit our showroom or contact our team to learn how to add IRS-approved precious metals to your retirement portfolio.
✔ Serving Las Vegas Since 1997
✔ Local Precious Metals Experts
✔ Preferred Trust Partnership
✔ IRS-Approved Precious Metals
What Is a Self-Directed Precious Metals IRA?
A Self-Directed Precious Metals IRA is a retirement account that allows eligible investors to own certain physical precious metals instead of limiting investments to traditional financial assets.
Depending on your individual retirement strategy, eligible metals may include:
Gold
Silver
Platinum
Palladium
The metals must meet IRS purity requirements and be held by an approved custodian and depository. Investors cannot personally store IRA-owned precious metals.
Why Investors Consider Precious Metals
Many investors choose to include physical precious metals in their retirement portfolio for several reasons:
Portfolio Diversification
Gold and silver often behave differently than traditional financial markets, making them attractive as part of a diversified investment strategy.
Tangible Assets
Unlike paper investments, physical precious metals are real, tangible assets.
Long-Term Wealth Preservation
Throughout history, precious metals have often been viewed as a way to preserve purchasing power over long periods of time.
Inflation Concerns
Some investors choose precious metals because they believe tangible assets may help diversify portfolios during periods of inflation.
Every investor's financial situation is unique. Sahara Coins does not provide investment, legal, or tax advice, and we encourage clients to consult their financial professionals before making retirement decisions.
Why We Partnered with Preferred Trust
Choosing the right IRA custodian is one of the most important parts of the process.
That's why Sahara Coins partnered with Preferred Trust Company, an experienced Self-Directed IRA custodian that specializes in alternative assets.
Preferred Trust handles the administration of your retirement account while Sahara Coins assists you in selecting eligible precious metals that meet IRA requirements.
This partnership allows our clients to enjoy a straightforward process while receiving personal service from a trusted local precious metals dealer.
Eligible Precious Metals
The IRS establishes rules regarding which precious metals may be held inside an IRA.
Examples of commonly eligible products include:
Gold
American Gold Eagles
American Gold Buffaloes
Canadian Gold Maple Leafs
Certain approved gold bars
Silver
American Silver Eagles
Canadian Silver Maple Leafs
Australian Silver Kangaroos
Approved silver bullion bars
Platinum & Palladium
Certain government-issued coins and qualifying bullion products may also be eligible.
Our staff can help you determine which products meet current IRA requirements.
The Sahara Coins IRA Process
Getting started is easier than many investors expect.
Step 1
Meet with Sahara Coins to discuss your retirement goals and precious metals options.
Step 2
Open or transfer a Self-Directed IRA through Preferred Trust.
Step 3
Fund your account through a qualifying contribution or rollover.
Step 4
Select IRS-approved precious metals.
Step 5
Complete your purchase through Sahara Coins.
Step 6
Your metals are delivered to an approved storage facility in accordance with IRS regulations.
Throughout the process, our team is available to answer questions and help you understand your precious metals options.
Why Choose Sahara Coins?
For nearly three decades, Sahara Coins & Precious Metals has helped customers throughout Las Vegas buy, sell, and invest in precious metals.
When you work with Sahara Coins, you benefit from:
Serving Las Vegas since 1997
Experienced numismatists
Competitive precious metals pricing
Personalized local service
Educational, no-pressure approach
Trusted reputation within the Las Vegas community
Our goal is to help every client make informed decisions while providing outstanding customer service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I move an existing IRA into a Precious Metals IRA?
In many cases, yes. Many retirement accounts may qualify for a rollover or transfer. Your custodian can explain your specific options.
Can I store my IRA gold at home?
No. IRS rules generally require IRA-owned precious metals to be held by an approved depository.
Can I own both gold and silver?
Yes. Many investors choose to include multiple eligible precious metals in their retirement portfolio.
What metals qualify?
Only certain coins and bullion products meeting IRS requirements are eligible.
Can Sahara Coins help me choose products?
Absolutely. Our team can explain available options and help you select eligible precious metals for your IRA.
Start Your Precious Metals IRA Today
If you're considering adding physical precious metals to your retirement strategy, Sahara Coins & Precious Metals is here to help.
Our partnership with Preferred Trust allows us to provide a simple, professional process backed by decades of experience serving the Las Vegas community.
Visit our showroom, give us a call, or stop by to learn more about opening or transferring a Self-Directed Precious Metals IRA.
Sahara Coins & Precious Metals
7293 W. Sahara Ave. #106
Las Vegas, NV 89117
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