Archive | March, 2010

28 March 2010

Savvy Investors Are Buying Rare Coins Online

Most investors today are aware of the significant value that rare coins can hold.  Much like ancient artifacts, historic documents, or other remarkable items, rare coin specimens offer collectors a glimpse into the history of our world, often telling a significant story.  Whether a coin signifies a time when a certain metal was abundant or [...]

21 March 2010

How a Rare Coin Gets that Way

A rare coin can be a very profitable find for an investor. Some of these coins fetch very impressive prices among collectors and dealers. Given the amount of collectable coins on the market, it’s often hard to figure out whether or not you have a rare one on your hands. Add to this the fact [...]

14 March 2010

Three Qualities of a Good Coin Dealer

One of the most difficult parts of creating a coin collection can be finding a coin dealer you can trust. Finding a coin dealer is important, though, because a good dealer can help you build up your coin collection in a way that makes sense and gives you the best return on your investment. When [...]

10 March 2010

Why Are Gold Coins So Valuable?

Gold coins are among the oldest types of currency employed by humankind. They have been in use, essentially, since there was such a thing as currency used within societies. Of all the precious metals, gold is used to produce the most valuable coinage. The reasons for this metal being valued as highly as it is [...]

6 March 2010

Now You Can Buffalo Your Way into a Solid Portfolio

In 2005, a new form of wealth was born.  Thanks to the Presidential $1 Coin Act, America now has its very own 24 karat gold coin.  The first coins tumbled out of the mint in 2006, but although they are a new entrant and present a solid investment opportunity, they are still a relatively rare [...]

2 March 2010

Three Qualities of a Good Coin Dealer

One of the most difficult parts of creating a coin collection can be finding a coin dealer you can trust. Finding a coin dealer is important, though, because a good dealer can help you build up your coin collection in a way that makes sense and gives you the best return on your investment. When [...]