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There are four main reasons I recommend diversifying within your gold coin portfolio. First, let's look at the fun aspect. At the end of the day, one of the big reasons I invest in gold is because of the fun factor. The coins are just plain neat! Why would I want to own all of the same thing, when I can get a sample of all different types and sizes of coins? As a reward to myself as an investor and collector, I try to not always buy the same thing.
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Another type of luster seen on United States gold coins is satiny in texture. Satiny luster tends to be less attractive than frosty luster but it can be very appealing. I would describe it to the new collector as having asoft look and it is often seen on branch mint coins from the 19th century and on San Francisco issues from the 20th century.
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Buy the scarcest coin in the best condition that you can afford. Many collectible gold coins sell near the melt price of gold because there are more than enough around to cover demand. When gold increases or decreases in value, these coins will follow. But the higher the grade, the lower the population and demand will push up the price rather than just following the price of gold.
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buy silver dollars News From Around The World

Celtic coins break sales record

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:48:55 +0000
Ancient coins discovered by a man with a metal detector have been auctioned for more than £35,000.
The 41 Celtic gold coins, dating back to the first half of the 1st century, were found by a mystery collector in a Kent field.
Morton and Eden auction house in London said one of the treasures broke records for ...]

Treasure hunters’ delight at the discovery of Roman coins bounty

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:35:43 +0000
THREE treasure hunters have unearthed 62 Roman coins which date back 1,700 years.
Adam Staples, Lisa Grace and her 14-year-old son, Tom Grace –- out with his metal detector for the first time – made the discovery on land near Stanton-by-Bridge.
The trio, from Derby, were scouring the soil when their equipment began to beep.
Mr Staples scooped ...]

Avoiding Costly Mistakes When Building a Coin Collection

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:23:51 +0000
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Most new collectors make mistakes when they begin to assemble a collection of coins. Some of these are easily avoidable; others require a “heads up” from an expert. Here are some of the mistakes we see made most often and some practical suggestions on how to avoid them.
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Boston $2 Single Notes for Collectors on Sale

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:49:47 +0000
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) announced on Wednesday the sale of 2008 $2 Boston notes. These series of banknotes are extremely popular with collectors with all previous 2008 singles sold out within hours of their launch.
A limit of 25 units per household are always in affect, which means the ...]

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