Before making the decision to purchase gold you will want to obtain as much information on gold as possible. The more knowledge you have around the types of gold, where to purchase, how to purchase, price, value etc. the more likely you are to get the best deal on your purchase. The more knowledge you have will also give you a greater possibility of making more money and increasing your assets. If you are one that is more interested in collecting coins, then collecting coins that are hard to get your hands on and are very beautiful are going to make your experience that more enjoyable. Some … [Read more...]
How Do I Buy Gold Coins?
August 17, 2012 by
Every first big purchase is a scary one, buying your first home, your first car etc. The same emotions surface around buying gold for the first time. The initial thing you want to do when buying gold for the first time is get educated around it, just like you would do when buying a home or car. This makes the process a little easier and smoother. You will want to know what coins are available and how they will best fit your portfolio. Once you understand the coins and have an idea of your goals and objectives, buying gold becomes an easy process. Let me help familiarize you with … [Read more...]
Why are Semi-Numismatic Coins and Silver Coins Favorable to Investors?
August 16, 2012 by
In order to give you a good understanding let me first give you the definition of numismatic. Wikipedia defines it as the study or collection of currency, including coins, tokens, paper money, and related objects. The government would say that numismatic is gold coins having a recognized special value to collectors. When obtaining gold coins for your portfolio the Governments definition is the one to keep in mind. It also directs you to know which coins are subject to confiscation and which ones are not. This brings us to the guiding question of this article. There are people in the coin … [Read more...]
Gold Wins for Most Americans
June 28, 2012 by
CNBC recently conducted a survey on an All-American Economic outlook where investors termed gold to be the “best investment” compared to stocks or real estate. Gold has gained a huge attraction and following with no known boundaries in terms of income levels, geographic regions or political parties. Good investment Such results coincides with that of a Gallup poll where 34% of Americans claimed gold to be their most favored long-term investment; this entity is preferred over other types of investments with real estate at 19% and stocks at 17%. Perception It was concluded that … [Read more...]
China and Gold Hoarding
June 27, 2012 by
China was found to be purchasing more gold recently compared to their past acquisition pattern; these purchases were made through Hong Kong. China was reported to have imported about 102.8 metric tons in the month of November alone with a $5.4 billion based on January 11, 2011 trade data. Attention grabbing China’s gold purchases have caught many parties’ eye and concerned parties are wondering about that country’s massive gold purchases. Gold is known to hold strong purchasing power although it seems expensive to buy and people are concerned about its bubble bursting some time … [Read more...]
Gold as another Option to the US Dollar
June 15, 2012 by
A lot of worry is going on across the world about the dollar being frail and that it is going to be coming across some hard times. There is good reason for the worry because in the past when the government has driven money out into the market place it has caused inflation, and over the last 18 months the government has printed 2.5 times our money supply. If we look back in time we will see where the over printing of money has created a loss in its value followed by a collapse. A well-known example of a time where this occurred was from 1919 to 1923 in Germany where gold went from 170 Deutsche … [Read more...]
Exchanging with Gold and Silver
June 15, 2012 by
Something that could become a reality in the near future due to the dollar losing it’s value is going to the store and purchasing a gallon of milk with 1/10th ounce of silver, or a pre- 1965 dime. Kind of hard to imagine but some states are actually trying to make this happen in an advance of any type of dollar collapse. In the past people used gold and silver as money, in fact between 1795 and 1933, gold, silver and paper dollars were used concurrently for spending. Quarters and dimes were composed of silver until 1965. When President Nixon removed the backing of the dollar with gold in … [Read more...]
Buying Gold Coins from a Reputable Gold Trading Company
April 9, 2012 by
Gold coins would be a favorable option to consider when it comes to purchasing any asset. Hence, the professional services of an established and reputable gold trader are crucial to secure the right gold pieces that would meet a buyer’s needs and the right gold trader is familiar with the system. buyers can incorporate certain US gold coins into their retirement scheme to avoid cash flow worries and taxes. Gold Trading Company: Gold coins A professional gold trading firm can serve its clients in the following manner: There is security as well as peace of mind in owning gold. There … [Read more...]
How Are Rare Gold Coins Valued?
April 9, 2012 by
Gold has become popular in diversifying any portfolio. Different buyers have their own reasons for investing in gold. Numismatic coin collectors prefer the gold coin’s historical significance and other impacting value factors rather than the physical gold content. Value Determinants of Rare Gold Coins The preference for rare gold coins stems from the history they contain. Hence, various determinants impact the value of any rare gold coin. Grading PCGS and NGC are professional third party coin graders and certification authorities on numismatic coins. Based on the coin’s … [Read more...]
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