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Another thing to remember, when looking through organized stock, is keeping the coins in the same order that the dealer has organized them in. Usually, U.S. coins will be in year order, with the individual Mint marks grouped together under each year. Sometimes dealers aren't too picky about the Mint marks as long as the years are in order. Whatever his filing system, always be respectful of this, and if you pull a coin out of the box to examine it, be sure you put it back in the proper place.
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A set of high-magnification hand lenses is an invaluable tool for numismatists. However, magnification of 10� and up is only recommended for spotting signs of counterfeiting. Skip Fazzari offers these tips and more.
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In general, I highly prefer giving bullion coins as gifts for two main reasons. First, bullion is cheaper. I'm usually on a very limited gift budget and expensive rare coins are just not an option for me. Second, unless you are giving a gift to a seasoned coin collector, the average person will not know or deeply appreciate the difference between bullion and numismatics. In introducing someone to the world of gold, bullion is great. Moreover, many bullion coins these days such as American Eagles and Canadian Maple leafs are truly beautiful coins. Get a mint brand new bullion coin and you will be giving away a valuable and beautiful gift.
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I was wrong on NGC Presidential Dollar "First Day of Mintage" designation - I like it!
Mon, 16 Apr 2007 23:04:00 +0000
Let me just say that I like it! Numismatic Guaranty Corporation's new semi-rigid sleeve that allows the coins in the United States Mint Official American Presidency $1 Coin Covers to be graded and...
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Royal Canadian Mint puts a shine on Montreal Canadiens Centennial Plaza opening
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Today the Royal Canadian Mint joined the Montreal Canadiens hockey club at the unveiling of the Centennial Plaza at the Bell Centre in Montreal. Four special gold coins to be permanently displayed at the foot of monuments honouring team legends Howie ...]
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There is a good way to diversify in gold coin investing: by date. When you start getting into date and buying older coins, you get into the realm of numismatics. Once you have a solid bullion collection of coins, old and rare coins can definitely help your diversification cause. One great way to do this is to throw a few $20 gold Saint Gaudens double eagles in your portfolio, the most beautiful gold coin of all time. However, the topic of numismatics is a little beyond the scope of this article which is all about diversifying your bullion coin collection.
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Why clean your car's metal to keep it looking good and well preserved and not your gold or silver coins? The difference is that non-gold coins begin to tone as soon as they are minted. That is, the metal on the surface interacts with oxygen in the air, resulting in a thin layer of discolored metal. In the case of silver coins, this toning can actually add value to the coin, as some coins tone with blue, red, or even rainbow colors that collectors find desirable. Copper coins tone as well, to differing shades of red or brown, and while they are not usually as pretty as toned silver coins, they acquire an aged and natural look that collectors expect. A nicely toned coin not only looks good (in the eyes of collectors), but the tone itself can act as a preservative, keeping the rest of the coin from undergoing a reaction to the air. Coins with a good tone should never be cleaned or polished.
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Let's look at the numismatics collector scenario of investing. One of my dreams is buying bullion coins for their raw metal value but then having some of them actually turn out to have numismatic value as well. This means instant gains in my investment over my purchase price. You expose yourself to a greater chance of numismatic value if you diversify your bullion collection. Maybe a few of your bullion coins will end up having some true rare coin appeal.
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With the election of Barack Obama to the U.S. presidency, there has been an outpouring of strong emotions among many Americans the likes of which we haven't seen in relation...
Red Alert: Gold Backwardation!!! - Safe Haven
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December 2, 2008, was a landmark in the saga of the collapsing international monetary system, yet it did not deserve to be reported in the press: gold went to backwardation for the ...
1980-D&S Lincoln Cent Debunked!
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:14:27 +0000
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The 1980-D&S Lincoln cent variety has bit the dust! Referred to by some as a Dual Mint Mark and by others as an Over Mint Mark (OMM), it had been one of the most hotly debated varieties amongst specialists for over a decade. James Wiles, 20th Century Variety Coin Attributer ...]
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Poppy coin bookmark to benefit the Royal Canadian Legion’s Dominion Command Poppy Trust Fund
On the eve of Remembrance Day commemorations and the 90 th anniversary of the Armistice, the Royal Canadian Mint, in association with the Royal Canadian Legion, is proud to issue its latest coloured circulation coin which features the iconic red poppy, Canada’s ...]
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