Archives for March 2010

What gold coins are suitable for a collection?

There are many different gold coins on the market today, so it can be a little difficult deciding which ones to add to your collection. There are gold coins from just about every major civilization, sometimes things can get overwhelming. You should understand that there are common gold coins and rarer dates that you might […]

24 March 2010 | Investing

Can you spend a gold coin?

Gold coins can certainly be sold for cash today, but can they be used as legal tender? Legal tender is defined as anything that by law will erase any debt when exchanged.  There use to be a time when people exchanged precious metals as currency, but over the years it evolved. During the Gold Rush […]

23 March 2010 | Investing

How to get your gold coin collection certified.

Getting your gold coins certified can be a great investment. A certified gold coin is simply a coin that is insured. When a gold coin gets certified then a specialist verifies it is authentic and appraises the value of the coin. Certification will cost a small fee, but in the long run your return will […]

21 March 2010 | Investing

What is the best way to sell gold coins?

Many times deciding how to sell your collection of gold coins can be a difficult decision, unless you are more experienced with the idea of investment. Gold coins can be sold to everyone from private collectors to full-fledged companies built around buying and selling gold coins. Often it is a good idea to make sure […]

20 March 2010 | Investing

Is anyone allowed to buy gold coins?

Who can buy gold coins today? Well, the answer is simple. Anyone who can afford them can purchase gold coins. Now there is no particular regulation or knowledge required, but there are a few things that the any coin collector should understand. We will discuss some of these different aspects of the market, so you […]

17 March 2010 | Investing

How to sell you gold coin collection better.

At some point in your life you may decide it is in your best interest to sell off your gold coin collection. Rather you want to sell the coins, because you need quick cash or this is going to be an investment opportunity there are a few things you can do to make it a […]

17 March 2010 | Investing

The value of certified gold coins…

There are many different reasons to get your coins certified and to purchase coin that have already been appraised. Having a coin certified can be beneficial when it comes to selling and buying gold coins for your collection. If you ever plan to sell gold coins for any reason, getting it certified can make a […]

15 March 2010 | Investing