Do you want it to make money or just to have? The problem with buying gold now is its already at like $1500 an ozt which is really really high, goal of investing is to buy low and sell high so buying gold right now isn't that smart in my opinion, but if you want it just to have then go for it hold is baller as fuck. At my jeweler they have a couple gold bars that are worth like 25 grand I'm sure you can find a smaller bar somewhere. eBay maybe? Just make sure theres paperwork with it so you don't get screwed