Smart move, on investing in gold. I met an 83 yr young fella thru my work, and have become friends. We go out to lunch every few weeks. We are both investors in the metals and mining stocks.
He started accumulating gold coins in the 70's when gold was once again allowed to be owned by the public. His first gold coins he paid $40 per $20 gold coin. They are now worth over $2000.
I was saving a few silver coins at that time, as I was a teenager/ coin collector. These next few years are going to be great for gold and silver investors. In 2019 my mining stock portfolio was up 100%.
In 2020, up 180%. Bull markets are a fun ride. You just have to know when to cash out.
I would not be comfortable keeping my collection in a bank. If the banking system gets distressed, the doors could close, and you lose .