Isn't Gold Just Gold? Bullion Versus Collector Coins

Now that a new home business has opened thathidden blemishes that a non collector could not
sells gold and silver collectible coins, it would bereadily discern. New coins from the bank are
wise to know what the difference is between aconsidered bullion as well as an old one in your
collectible and a bullion coin.dresser drawer.
But let's keep it very simple and easy to follow. IsTo help evaluate coins there are three main
there really a difference in gold or silver?"agencies" of professional graders that give each
No, the gold or silver content is the same in bothindividual coin a rating. The largest and most
a bullion coin and a collector coin. However, thetrusted coin grading services are ANACS, NGC,
market values are usually vastly different. This isand PCGS. These services are recognized
due to the condition and/or rarity of the coin.worldwide.
Common sense bears this out.A coin that has been graded by one of these
You can easily have two cars, two computers,services is rating using a standard rating scale. It's
two comic books or two baseball cards that arecalled a Sheldon Scale. The Sheldon Scale has a
identical in their category but be in a differentMS rating. The ratings are from 1 to 70 with 70
condition. Each has it own value depending onbeing the highest.
condition.A coin with a MS rating of 70 is considered a
The Numis Network, a new home businessperfect coin. The difference in price between a
company, has as their mainstream product lineMS69 and a MS70 could be astounding for
collectable coins. But not just any collectable coins,non-collectors. Since only the perfect coins are
as they state "a MS70 ANACS certified Perfectgiven this rating, most collectors have these coins
Condition" coins. But what does that mean?sealed and protected for preservation.
Simply put, a bullion coin is in general circulation. ABy the way, only about 1 out 10 newly minted
bullion coin can be new or old. They can look socoins from the US Mint are considered MS70.
new and perfect as you hold it, however, have