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Posts in the "Coin Collecting" Category

  • Precious metals are a beacon of light in an otherwise stormy economic climate, and all over the world prudent investors are discovering that it is the clear solution to financial woes.  Many people are experiencing financial struggle due to the increasing cost of living, the devaluation of the dollar, unemployment, inflation, and more.  In order [...]

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  • When you first start getting into collecting silver dollar coins, you might not be sure which the best ones to buy are. There are tons of different types of dollar coins out on the market to choose from. Some of these coins are worth more than others, so learning which ones are which is a [...]

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  • Finding a good coin dealer can be a challenge. Some of them concentrate on bullion coins and other bullion products. Others will concentrate on selling coins that have high numismatic values and, for that reason, they may not be the ideal outlets for those who want to invest in bullion. There are some things that [...]

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  • There are many gold dealers on the Internet. While the web has made the buying and selling of gold coins easier than ever before, you must use caution when you conduct transactions online. The good news is, finding a reputable and trusted dealer is easy once you know how to go about it. The wrong [...]

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  • You may think that owning gold is a universal right bestowed upon civilization by way of mining, refining, distribution and creation. Gold, after all, has been around for centuries, found in multiple cultures and countries and used in every possible way from artwork to jewelry to currency. It was and still is seen as a [...]

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  • Whether you are hoping to buy or sell coins, one of the best ways to be certain you are getting the best value is to deal directly with a reputable coin dealer.  How to find the right dealer, though, in a market overflowing with people purporting to be experts in the field?  Some are shysters, [...]

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  • Building up a coin collection can be a lot of fun. One of the things that tend to hold people back unnecessarily is the belief that every coin in your collection has to be expensive or rare. Coin collecting, to some extent, is an investment activity. The coins can become very valuable over time and [...]

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  • If you’ve decided that buying gold coins is your investment choice, there are a few things to consider to make sure you handle and care for them properly.  Especially important when dealing with rare coins, you should be sure you understand how to care for your coins in order to protect their value and guard [...]

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  • One of the fun things about collecting silver coins, as opposed to coins made from other metals, is that lots and lots of American coins have been minted with mainly silver. Before the 1960’s, in fact, even quarters and dimes had a high silver content. Today, not all of these coins are collector’s items, but some of them are. If you’re looking at building a collection of some of these coins, here are a few ways that you might look at building your collection.

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  • Are political US gold coins worth any money—that is to say, do they have collectable and bullion value?  One of the most exciting designs today is the Presidential $1 Coin Program.  It began in 2005, and has released a new president every quarter since 2007.  These coins feature engravings of relief portraits of our former [...]

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