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15 February 2012

Buying Silver for Your Collection

What is the point in buying silver? This is a common question that many people find themselves asking. However, there are quite a few good reason as to why silver is a good type of precious metal to collect. Silver is often referred to as a miracle metal and is used for all types of [...]

27 February 2010

Buying Rare Silver Coins

There are many different types of rare silver coins from which to choose when you are starting a silver coin collection. One of the most popular options is the 1895 Morgan dollar. This coin is frequently referred to as the King of the Morgan dollars due to the fact that it is the most valuable and the rarest of all of the Morgan dollar silver coin series. These coins are so valuable and rare that some specimens have sold at auction for some $120,000.

24 February 2010

The Qualities That Make Rare Coins Valuable

What makes a collection of rare coins valuable? The first and foremost quality is marketability. We say this is the most important quality for a very simple reason: if nobody knows what the coin is, nobody cares, and nobody pays for it. So while you could theoretically find an ancient coin from the B.C. era, if it has no precedent, or no expert can verify its history, it’s fairly useless.

21 February 2010

What Can a Coin Dealer Teach You?

When choosing a coin dealer to help you build a profitable collection, take into account his/her knowledge and experience in the numismatics industry. A dealer should have a thorough understanding of principles that dictate bullion and collectable price (namely purity and physical condition for bullion, rarity and popularity for coinage) as well as an understanding of the current market. The dealer is usually the first person to advise you of a new promising coin, warn you of a coin that’s sure to sink in value, and help get you started on building the collection you long for.

15 February 2010

What Do You See in a Coin Collection?

What do you see in a coin collection? A coin collection is a collection of coins (usually made of precious metal bullion) that are organized by theme. For example, a collector may assemble a collection of coins by subject (eagles, Indians) or periods (such as the 1800s or 1900s). Others may keep a collection of printed value coins (hundreds of variations on the “dollar coin” or may simply keep a collection of silver coins from a variety of countries. Why, some collectors even collect counterfeit coins!

12 February 2010

Keep Your Silver Dollar Collection Safe and Sound

If you have a silver dollar collection, or other rare coins, you will want to make sure that they are safe and that you keep them in great condition. Keeping your coins in superb condition will help them to retain their value, and that should be the goal of everyone who collects coins.

9 February 2010

Starting a Collection of Silver Coins

Coin collecting is one of the most rewarding ways to make a financial investment in your future. Instead of buying boring stocks and bonds that they never see, wise coin collectors put their money into interesting little pieces of history that can offer a great return on investment if you buy the right ones and put together a great collection. Getting started by collecting silver coins is probably the most complicated part, since you’ll have lots of information to absorb right off the bat. Here are a few tips to help you out.

6 February 2010

Tips for Building and Keeping a Rare Silver Coin Collection

Coin collecting is one of the most popular hobbies in the world, enjoyed by countless people. Finding that special coin that will improve your collection is one of the most thrilling feelings in the world, and it is easy to see why so many people enjoy the hobby. If you want to start collecting and want to build an impressive rare silver coin collection, the following tips should help you.

3 February 2010

Why Are Rare Coins So Popular?

When you go to an auction or visit a large flea market, you are likely to see rare coins getting a great deal of attention. In fact, these coins seem to be growing rapidly in popularity in recent years. The question many people find themselves asking, however, is just why rare coins are really so popular. They aren’t spent as currency, and collecting seems to be a niche market, yet people everywhere flock to rare coin displays.

31 January 2010

How Are Rare Silver Coins Graded?

The price of rare silver coins can vary considerably. Some coins are worth fifty dollars, and some will sell for thousands at an auction. The price of a coin depends mainly on two things: how rare it is and what kind of shape it’s in. The rarity of a coin is determined mostly by records. If you have a coin that is one of a kind, it will probably be worth a small fortune, and the value of the coin will go down as its availability rises.