A funny thing happens to gold and silver most Decembers. Prices tend to go down and this December may be the best time buy gold and silver since last summer. Prices for both metals have been on a slight downward trend, from a high of $1549 on September 3 for gold to $1460 as this article is being wr...
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The annual summer Florida United Numismatists (FUN) Summer FUN Signature Auction held July 11-14 at the Orlando Convention Center brought in $5.8 million for sellers, less a 20% buyer’s premium. The auction highlight was a rare 1943 Extra Fine (XF45) bronze cent that went for $186,000. Coin grading ...
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Why risk adding to the pile of boring Father’s Day gifts when collectible coins, bullion, and currency are so much more memorable?
Gold is Great
There’s nothing quite like real gold, and a Gold American Eagle makes a memorable gift. This beautiful coin features Lady Liberty w...
Father’s Day is coming and what better way to show your dad how much he means to you than handing him a few million bucks? Crazy, you say? You may not have a lot of ready cash on hand, but you’ll be surprised at how little it takes to get your hands on a few million dollars…Zimbabwe dollars, at leas...
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US Mint coins and sets are great gifts that will be remembered long after the holidays. Plus, they grow in value and may even start the recipient on a life-long hobby with plenty of rewards.
Proof Sets
Each year the US Mint makes special proof coins of that year’s is...
If a coin collector is on your holiday gift list, these auctions offer a wide choice of places to shop. They range from budget-busting rarities to affordable choices for entry-level collectors.
As with any auction, knowledge is power, so do your research and don’t get caught up in a biddi...
Gold is great, but silver offers a beautiful way to show your affection without busting your budget. And at current silver prices, it’s a bargain, too.
Here are some ways to make this holiday season memorable with a gift of silver.
Old Silver Coins
The US ...
Some of us are old enough to remember how special it was to receive a shiny new silver dollar on our birthday or at holiday time. If we were lucky, we saved it, because it’s worth a lot more than a dollar today. And the memories it brings back are priceless.
This year you can create speci...
Why settle for a few dollars’ cash when you can give away millions this holiday season?
Genuine, although discontinued, banknotes from countries like Zimbabwe are available in huge denominations from times when their national economies were crushed by hyperinflation, resulting in notes wi...
