You open the financial section of the paper or an investment website and cringe. This is because you see the precious metal prices and ask yourself one of two possible questions: why didn’t I buy earlier or why didn’t I sell earlier? These thoughts are relatively common because of the “roller coaster” ride that has [...]
While most things we tend to categorize as hobbies cost money rather than providing us with an opportunity to increase our wealth, coin collecting does the exact opposite. It is never too early or too late to look for that first silver coin to begin your collection, and no matter how modest your means, you [...]
Planning for retirement can be a very daunting task, especially when the economy has been in such a state of turmoil for a number of years now. Many people are finding it hard to think past the rest of the year, much less what they will do in 10 or 20 years’ time. For a [...]
Those of you who watch the daily spot prices for gold and for rare gold coin have certainly seen what has occurred in that sector of the investment field. As other forms of investment have taken a seriously hard hit in recent days, and recent years, as real estate and the stock market and derivatives [...]
A rare gold coin can be a great investment. Remember, however, that there’s a big difference between buying a rare gold coin and a common bullion coin. Bullion coins are generally purchased by investors who are only interested in owning the metal. Bullion coins sometimes have negligible or no numismatic value. A rare gold coin [...]
In 1995, archeologists discovered flat and cubical coins in the Anhwei province. These coins came to scholarly attention during a 6-year excavation that took place at the bottom of the PA-Kung Hills and near tributaries of the Huai River. Because archaeologists found similar pieces bearing other names of various Ch’u cities, it remains highly probable [...]
Gold as a commodity has been around as long as humans. It is because of its durability, its value to weight ratio and transportability that has made it a much used source of currency and investments for centuries. The rare gold coin has been one of the greatest investments because not only does it increase [...]
Many people across the country are starting to lose faith in the effectiveness of investing in these modern times. Most people are nervous about placing their money in the stock market, not wanting to risk the gamble during the recession. People also are seeing no point in placing their money in alternative and safer investments [...]
A rare gold coin is a wonderful thing to add to both a coin collection and an investment portfolio. Many people are learning that precious metals are a great way to round out a portfolio, because they appreciate quickly during times of financial crisis. When stocks plummet, people scramble for something they can rely on, [...]
If you are interested in coin collecting, and thus looking for a rare coin dealer, they are not at all hard to find. However it is advisable to do at least a little bit of research in order to ensure that you find a rare coin dealer who is both experienced, reputable and indeed actually [...]