Monday, 20 June 2011

All About Precious Metal Coins

By Joanna Stevens


Coins have been a major trade currency for over 6,000 years. It was forged from precious metals like silver, gold, bronze and copper. The strength of these metals has allowed precious metal coins to survive destruction around them and this is why some still do exist from decades gone. It is possible to get a coin from years before 1965 but it costs more than newer coins.

The world of coins is ruled by two metals; gold and silver. Many people never know which precious metal coins to go for. If one wishes to make some money, go for silver. This is because the price of silver is always on the rise and it usually beats the price of gold most of the time. For those that believe in long time investments, gold coins are the best option and this is because there has never been a risk of gold losing its value as a precious metal. This is because all gold coins are precious and this is due to the fact that there are none minted past 1933. This is after President Roosevelt made a recall of gold coins minted that year. Silver coins kept going up to 1965. Bullion or commemorative ones are still minted and have no actually currency value.

The internet is your best friend if you want to know the price of silver coins you own or wish to buy. This is because there are websites that can let you see how much they cost and you simply need to input the coin in question. This coupled with the year of mint and also its origin like the US, UK or Australia and you will be able to walk into the market knowing how much your coins are worth.

In your pursuit for precious metal coins, you must be very wary of scammers out to play you. In order to get the best deal, you need to visit dealers and antique shops registered for this purpose. You need to know in advance the price of silver or precious metals you are targeting. You also need to know the price of the coins for sale or purchase. Keeping watch of the price of silver and other metals can let you know when you should hit the market.

Once you have your desired precious metal coins, you need to keep them safe and free from damage by placing them in a bag or box designed to store them. Cleaning them yourself could cause scratches, thus reducing its value. You need to visit dealers who are proficient in cleaning these coins. Coins are perfect to collect as a hobby and make perfect gifts.




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