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  Commemorate coins (or minnesmynt in Sweden) are issued with a motive of remembrance for the lifetime of a particular event or maybe an important issue. They are the souvenirs to that event. Their popularity is increasing and people have started collecting commemorative coins for various purposes including:   - Hobbies - Souvenir from a dead loved one - A token from a past event - High value gifts to loved ones   The first of the commemorative coins were issued some 2000 thousand years back. The earliest known example is of a Roman emperor Philip the Arab from the mid of 200's. He announced to publish a series of coins at the event of the anniversary of Rome in the year 1000. Roman commemorative...

"body"> If looks and feel have anything to do with it, rare gold coins would beat stocks every time. They're charming, beautiful, have a nice heft to them and, because they've been around for a while, represent an intriguing chunk of history. But there are other reasons, timely reasons, to add more gold coins than stocks to your portfolio today...although making an assertion like that can come perilously close to blasphemy to traditional stock investors. Ignore the available clues at your own peril, though. For instance... Clue #1:Call Options Point to Higher Gold. This analysis is from Prieur du Plessis and Adrian Douglas. In short, these two men observed that the December 2007 gold call option...

There are a variety of rare gold coins available in the world today, and you aren't going to find them very easily in most cases. By taking the time to check out collections from around the world and various dealers, you can find out exactly which coins are the rarest, as well as how you can get your hands on them, if you can at all. There are so many different coins that are considered rare, many because there were not a lot minted or released into circulation, and others for a variety of features that they have. Gold coins were once used as a form of legal currency. However, they have now outgrown their uses and have been replaced by our paper money system, leaving them no longer needed as...

Now that the stock market has completely recovered from its losses and is at new all-time highs, it's time to lock in some profits and diversify your portfolio. If you're looking for value, rare gold coins could be the answer. According to Professor Raymond E. Lombra, the Professor of Economics at Penn State University, high-end rare gold coin investments have outperformed every asset class (stocks, treasuries, bullion, etc.) since 1970. In fact, high-end rare gold coins have gained an astounding 10,145% since 1970 (as measured by the PCGS Mint State Rare Gold Coin Index(TM)). These coins peaked in 1989 with a gain of 26,465%, and for the first time in years they are in an uptrend again. With the...

When you were a kid, you had a huge coin collection. Proof sets, rarities, and thousands of others. You bet your collection could probably sell for enough to put your kid through her first semester at college. Well, maybe. Follow these tips to get the best price for your coins. 1. If you've been reading through coin value guides and you think that you have a fortune on your hands, you may be surprised to realize that most of those prices are for retailers, and aren't actually what you would be paid for them. A couple of books that may behoove you: The Official Red Book: A Guide Book of United States Coins,"and the "Standard Catalog of World Coins." 2. Know what you have and list the price that you...

400 years after Columbus made landfall in the New World, the World's Columbian Exposition became the most defining moment in the United States for years to come. May 1, 1893 marked the opening of this momentous day in history. The Exposition spanned more than 600 acres of beautiful Jackson Park in Chicago that were marked by more than 200 classically designed buildings, bridges and lagoons. The sheer magnitude of the Exposition far surpassed all other World's Fairs further proving the theory of American Exceptionalism. Furthermore, the Fair showed that Chicago had risen from beneath the ashes of the Great Chicago Fire, which in 1871 destroyed 4 square miles of Chicago and took hundreds of lives. The...

Even as Gold Prices rose over $1,176.70 today, in Detroit News it was announced: Detroit to demolish neighborhoods. One quarter of Detroit neighborhoods are being torn down... The City announced today that nearly one third of the cities neighborhoods are EMPTY, that is roughly 45 square miles! It is a trend that I think will continue in other cities as well... In Florida, entire subdivisions sit empty, slowly depreciating and disintegrating due to lack of maintenance. Houses require maintenance, expensive maintenance! As the fairy tale goes: Once upon a time, real estate was the place to put your money. Well, the wolf has eaten little red riding hood, in the very house her grandmother left to her...

The United States rare coin and bullion reserve has announced the release of numerous gold coins that were previously held by the rulers of various countries. You can get hold of these coins at an incredible price since they are free of any dealers mark up. The gold coins that are issued by the US government are certified by the government of the United States Congress. And those antique coins are the only coins which are pure and whose weights are backed by the US government. Therefore these antique coins can be considered to be a sound investment. The size of these antique coins varies and each coin has a great value. If you want information regarding these antique coins, you can call the United...

Coin collecting is a very famous hobby, and many people have actually enjoyed doing this for ages now. Now, it has got bigger, and there are even markets, and separate tariffs for the coins. Previously, the market for the coins was pretty much limited, and there were very few dealers and collectors who were interested in coins, and their dealing. The prices of coins were also very simple then. But now, the market has increased by a great percentage, and the number of people dealing on coins is lots in number, and this is when the whole grading service showed up. The people who grade coins have standard practices that they follow. Grading is a very important service when coins are concerned. There...

Coins are very vital collectibles and you need to preserve the old and vintage coins with perfection. Basically, the coin collection is a remarkably excellent hobby and people are very happy to collect the different types of coins which are made of pure metals like gold, silver, bronze and platinum. Rare coins are mainly made of gold and platinum. However the usage of the silver coins was extensive in the past and in modern times the value of the antique silver bullion coins is much higher. To be frank, there are many guys who have dearth of practical knowledge how to preserve the good coins to avoid the encrustation rust. If you are unable to maintain the regularity in the upkeep of the coins, the...

Numismatic What? First of all, you probably might want to know what numismatic means. The word "numismatic" is the study and collecting of money. Numismatic coins are legal tender coins sought after by collectors, including everything from ancient coins to today's modern issue silver and gold coins produced by the world's government mints. A New Business Category There aren't many things people buy these days that can hold their value over time, much less actually appreciate in value. One company is pioneering the sale of graded silver and gold numismatic coins through the network marketing industry, something that has never been sold through this method before, making today a critical time to...

The wealthy do things that most people do not. They collect, build and preserve wealth. One way they do this is by leveraging. Leverage is getting more results out of limited time, effort and money. You can not get wealthy without leverage. The wealthy also buy and collect assets. One asset which its value may increase over time is gold and silver coins. At the moment Numismatic coins are a 100 billion dollar global business. You can make money building a business, and by having a product in which the value can increase over time, thereby increasing your net worth. The fact that collections can grow to be of significant monetary value is another exciting aspect of collecting wealth and preserving...

Silver is currently being referred to as the new Gold. Why? Because when gold prices increase, such as they have recently, investors seek a lesser expensive alternative. That's why silver is called poor-man's gold. Coin and bar sales have been so robust -- the U.S. Mint now is rationing American Eagle coins -- that dealers say they can't meet small-investor demand. Financial experts are of the opinion that the present economic problems the world is facing are going to get worse. Those who study financial trends are urging the public to convert their paper money into tangible assets. The feeling is that sooner or later, physical assets trump paper. Experts feel that Silver is once again poised to...

To collect coins is not what most people think of as a heart stopping, pulse racing, knuckle biting way to wring out the tensions of the workday. This is a hobby of quiet contemplation. Right? OK, so NASCAR it is not. But still, for such a calm activity, there do seem to be more than a few coin collectors, especially in the US. More than you would think, if all these passionately involved individuals are just, uh, filling up holes in an album. What is going on here? What are all these people thinking about, and why do they so enjoy what this hobby seems to be giving them? What is the connection? Ask any coin collector about his interest in the hobby and you will see certain patterns of connection...

There are collectors that specifically find classic editions of coins that existed during the period from 1892 to 1954. These coins have marked events or may signify the work of  royalty during that period. There are those collectors that prefer the modern series that are very distinct as well. One modern collection is that of the quarter dollars that represent the 50 states of the US. Minting and circulation started in 1999 and will continue until 2008. These are specially made editions available for collectors. Many collectible coins are made of copper and a collector may encounter problems in maintaining their features and appearance. A person collecting this type of...

Coin collecting is a rather simple and popular hobby which requires a small capital and much care. There are not big expenses associated with this collection hobby, as in most cases, the most expensive item could be the coin itself. Most of the coins though, found in retail or antique shops are relatively cheap. Only coin aficionados that look for something really rare and unique, such as vintage bank notes, might need to spend more money, but for most people a coin collection requires little money indeed. When collecting coins, there are a few supplies you need to have, because these items require preservation and attention. In any case, coins are a kind of investment and need to be taken care of...

Key Coin: A coin that is among the toughest and Most Expensive to obtain within a series. In the Lincoln Cent series, for example, the 1909-S VDB would be considered the key, as would the 1914-D and often the 1922-Plain. A coin somewhat lesser in stature but still among the tougher in a series to collect is called a semi-key; the 1909-S and 1931-S fulfill this role within the Lincoln Cent series for many collectors. Both key coins and semi-key coins are in great demand due primarily to the limited supply of coins available. Since this increases the demand for such coins, the results are higher prices for all such coins. Coins with higher grades are even more difficult to acquire. The grade of a coin...

Diversify with gold is good advice, you don't to put all your golden eggs in the same basket, you would be taking a huge risk and possibility of losing your whole investment. Spreading your investment portfolio is good common sense. Why should you diversify with gold and in what areas should you consider your diversification is a question you may well ask. Let's look at investing in gold coins. Here is an area that you can not only enjoy your investment but you will increase your portfolio exponentially while reaping rewards in the process. Why would anyone want to only have one kind of coin when there are so many wonderful choices on the market? Coins are an investor and collectors dream, to own...

Can you imagine being a king? Or living in a palace, commanding servants to bring you more bread sticks? It's a lifestyle few experience except through books and movies, and it has a mystical aura about it. So what does that have to do with coin collecting? Coin collecting is known as the hobby of kings. It's not clear exactly how this came to be, but here's my take on it. The average person in those days needed every coin they had. Setting money aside to admire wasn't possible unless you were willing to go hungry. Those who were able to set aside their money as playthings were royalty and they would use their collections to show off to others how wealthy they were. Thus poorer people weren...

Before indulging you in collection of the wheat penny coin it is a good idea to learn about the values of these pennies so that you know how much dealers would pay you for these coins should you think about selling them at a later date? To ensure that you get maximum price for your wheat pennies you need to only ensure that the wheat pennies are not damaged or allowed to wear out completely. Appreciates in Value The advantage of collecting the wheat penny coin is that these pennies will over time appreciate in value and you can expect to get at least thrice its original price, and if your passion for collecting the wheat penny coin leads you to buy certain kinds of wheat pennies that are known as...

Believe it or not, it is possible to profit from collecting coins.  People collect coins for a plethora of different reasons.  For some, it is nothing more than a hobby.  But for others it is the perfect investment to take advantage of.  Regardless of the reason, you will find that there are ways you can make money off of your coin collection. After collecting coins for a certain period of time you will build up a hefty set.  This is the perfect opportunity to start profiting off of your “hobby.”  The first method you can use to make money from your coins is an auction. Going to a public auction allows you to display your coins in front of a large group of people.  As people view your...

Coin Collecting Coin collecting, or numismatics as it is formally known, has been a hobby that many people have enjoyed and continues to be a growing area of financial investment and entertainment. While many individuals imagine scouring underneath the waves to find buried treasure, the reality of coin collecting involves careful research and self education about what you are potentially buying and the coin dealer in question. If you are considering purchasing what you believe to be a rare coin from a dealer, before you purchase it, you should research it thoroughly. One of the best ways to research coins is to purchase a reputable rare coin collection guide which contains photographs of known...

Storage Spaces for Your Coin Collection A coin collector is always thinking of how to keep his coins in as safe a place as possible, because coins are his hobby and his collection is precious to him, therefore he needs to find a secure place to store his coins. There are many kinds of spaces available for storing coins, some of them are plastic tubes and there are also different types of folders, but the coin collecting album is by far the best way to keep your coins safe and display them. Benefits Of The Coin Collecting Album One of the major benefits of the coin collecting album is that you can view your coins on both sides. This eliminates the procedure of taking the coins out every time you want...

March 1781, The Articles of Confederation gave Congress the right to determine the value and the alloy to be used in any coin struck in America. This gave the states the right to coin money, and New Hampshire was the first to take action but few of the coins made it into circulation. Several states, such as New Jersey, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York began coining copper coins. In 1793 the US Federal Mint opened for business producing half-cents and cents because they were desperately needed for everyday commerce in the young but growing new nation. These early colonial and US Federal Mint coins have been found by metal detector users by extensive research and also by luck. The low...

Collecting coins is an engaging and fascinating hobby and to serious collectors, it is often a lifetime passion. Not only do coins have monetary value, but they also have intrinsic historical and aesthetic values. Many collectors are hobbyists who accumulate their special series of coins purely based on interests, and many are also investors who amass their coin collections as an investment to be traded based on the supply and demand market principle. Regardless of one's motivation, collectors often share a deep passion, appreciation and knowledge about their collections and some would invest a significant amount in their finds. There are numerous theme collections available to the collector, be it...

A worthless silver coin for collecting purposes is any circulated silver coin that is only in fair condition and has value to collectors beyond the value of the silver bullion it contains. This is an unofficial term used in the United States and Canada. Junk silver is not scrap silver. These coins can still be spent in the US and Canadian markets for the value stamped on the coin. However, coin collectors call them "junk" because they have little numismatic, or trading, value. The Mercury and Roosevelt dimes, the Washington quarters, and the Franklin and Kennedy half dollars are the most popular US coins collected for junk silver. These coins, minted before 1964, contain 90% silver composition, with...

In coin collecting, the "proof coin" is a type of coin that is often sought out by collectors. They are specially created coins with higher standards and finish. The qualities are quite different than the typical circulated coin because of their reflective characteristics and construction. So what makes a proof coin so different? A newly minted coin may not be circulated to the public, but that doesn't necessarily make the coin a proof coin. To really understand the difference, you'd want understand how the coin is made. Proof coin construction is unlike circulated coins. The coin is forged when two dies strike and collide with the metal. The two dies have the front and back sides of the coin...

Obtaining coins to collect by using coins rolled by the bank is an effective way to grow your collection. It is also an inexpensive way. Unless you are a complete beginner to coin collecting with little or no inventory, an average find might be five dollars of coins set aside to collect out of every one hundred dollars searched and inspected. The five dollars should be replaced with your already checked pocket change. If you plan on using only one bank branch you are probably going to want to leave a identifying mark on each inspected roll so that you are not searching the same rolls over and over again. In fact some banks will ask for each roll to have a phone number on them. A help at the bank...