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Most fake silver coins are made from silvery metal alloys that weigh less than genuine silver. Weigh the coin in question; if the weight is wrong for the type, don't buy it! Even overweight coins are problematic, because they might be silver-plated lead.
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Does it pass the silver coin ring test? Silver coins have a distinctive ring when held on the tip of a finger and tapped with another coin. Be careful doing this test, though; you don't want to ding or damage the coin, or drop it onto a hard surface, so use some judgement. The ring test can be helpful when all other easy methods of checking are inconclusive. Remember, if something ever feels "wrong" about a silver coin, don't buy it! Trust your instincts! And if you've already bought it, send it back!
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A banknote collection is an expression of its owner�s personal tastes and interests. There are no set rules regarding collecting themes; you can be as individualistic as you like. Some collectors specialize in notes from one country only - often their own. Some collect from groups of countries; British Commonwealth, Europe, or Africa, for example. Others collect notes from one period in history - WW2 for example. Others collect notes with some rare peculiarity, like those with printer�s errors. Some collect forgeries. The scope is limited only by your imagination. Many collectors start out just buying anything that happens to appeal. Some prefer to be more specialised. A specialised collection does have a unique appeal and can often be sold for more than the combined values of its individual components. However, the pitfall of becoming too specialised is that suitable material will be increasingly hard to find. But why not compile a specialised collection while simultaneously building a more general, free-style one?
Buy silver dollars for a great investment.

If a banknote collector ever falls down at heel, he has a valuable nest egg in store, which he can sell at one of the specialist collectors� auctions - often at an amazing profit. Many collections however, are passed on within the family - to a son, a daughter or a grandchild. Indeed, a banknote collection makes a superb family heirloom, for besides being a thing if monetary value, and a gold-mine of interesting information, it also conveys the spirit of the compiler
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Key-date San Francisco Mint Morgan Dollars

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:29:36 +0000
By Rob Lehmann - www.reedededge.com
There are many dates of Morgan Dollars which are collected as the semi-keys and keys. Carson City rarities, such as the 1879-CC, 1889-CC and 1893-CC have always been at the top of most collectors want lists. New Orleans, which produced both rare and deficient quality coins has their notable run of ...]

Survival Rate of Proof United States Gold Coinage

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:12:51 +0000
 By Doug Winter - RareGoldCoins.com
While it is difficult to make sweeping generalizations about the survival rate of Proof United States gold coinage, some factors exist that help to determine the rarity of many issues. It is interesting to analyze these factors and apply them to the various denominations.
For the most part, Proof gold coins have ...]

Should I invest in rare coins? (Part 1)

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 05:36:00 +0000
(Don't forget to read Should I be investing in rare coins? (Part 2): Auctions)


Should I invest in rare coins?

With gold on the brink of $1,000 an ounce and the stock market in a bear market, this question is being asked by more and more investors. Most articles that I read about this subject are authored by dealers who have an obvious bias towards promoting rare coins in both good times and bad. As a collector/investor in both gold (the commodity) and rare coins (mainly pre-1933 U.S. gold), I want to share a few lessons that I have learned over the years that I think you should know before you make the plunge into rare coins. Some of these lessons are things that your coin dealer may not tell you. I know mine didn’t.

Rare coins versus bullion coins

First, I want to define what I mean by rare coins. These would be coins whose price is determined by “numismatic value” rather than the price of their precious metal content. Bullion coins are those whose value is determined by their precious metal content, usually platinum, gold, or silver. Many countries, including the United States, sell bullion coins. These include the Canadian Maple Leaf, South African Krugerrand, and U.S. American Eagle.

When I talk about rare coins, I am referring to coins with a large numismatic value. Many pre-1933 gold coins are so abundant they have very little numismatic value and are just another way to invest in gold bullion, but many others have large numismatic values that run into the thousands - even millions - of dollars above the value of their gold content. For example, a recent 1856-O $20 gold double eagle, with a little less than 1 ounce of gold content, was sold to a collector for $542,000. That is more than $541,000 above the current price of the gold content of that coin. Now that is a rare gold coin with a large numismatic value!

Things your rare coin dealer may not tell you

Remember the days when it seemed all mutual funds were loaded with fees? Front-end loads! Back-end loads! 12b-1 fees! In my next article, I will take a look at how rare coin investing is more than just a nostalgic look back at those days. There are times when one has to wonder who really profits from investing in rare coins, the dealer or the investor.

Recommended Reading:

Should I be investing in rare coins? (Part 2): Auctions

The Expert's Guide to Collecting & Investing in Rare Coins by Q. David Bowers. You will not find a better book on this subject.

Numismatic News and Blog Headlines - Nov 20, 2008

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:40:06 +0000
Four numismatic articles are referenced on CoinNews every Tuesday and Thursday. These articles are not authored by us, but we recommend collectors read them for their unusual or interesting content. Here are today’s articles:

Picture Perfect: Capture Your Coins on Film
By Mike Thorn, Coins Magazine
Of the many topics I’ve discussed in this column, coin ...]


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