Do you want silver bullion or silver dollars? This is actually a very common question from those considering the best or most appropriate way to invest in silver. What is the answer? Well, there is not a single answer for everyone simply because there is a range of goals that might apply to each person [...]
Everybody loves to gaze at the silver dollar. They are big and magnificent coins. Their designs are indeed artwork and many collect them for this very reason. Silver dollars offer a unique glimpse into our rich American history. Indeed, some collect for the heritage they offer. The first rare silver dollar was the Flowing Hair [...]
The James Garfield Dollar Coin Series is one of the newest series of gold coins available to both collectors and the general public. They are the newest installment (having just been released in November 2011) of the Presidential $1 Coin Series, which is scheduled to produce a coin to honor all of the Presidents of [...]
In the history of coins, proof coins were originally made to test the dies, which in most cases involved polishing the dies. This gives the coin a frosty appearance. Proof coins were also originally struck for archival purposes but in present day they have become a collector’s item and are now produced by many countries [...]
Men seeking gold goes all the way back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. Possessing gold meant wealth. During the Depression gold coins were taken out of circulation. Citizens were ordered to turn in their gold coins in. Most did so, yet many also stashed some away just in case they needed the power of [...]
If you are a coin collector, you know how fun and fulfilling owing a coin collection can be. Not only do you get to learn about the rich history and stories behind each coin your collect, you can also meet people from all walks of life at coin auctions, pawn shops and through coin websites. [...]
At some point in our lives, we all tend to get stuck. This may be because we find ourselves in a dead end job that is going nowhere or we lose interest in the activities we are already involved in. To get unstuck and get excited about your life again, sometimes all it takes is [...]
Have you been reading the news and noticed that there is a lot of talk about gold investing in the economic section? The reason for this is simple. Gold and other precious metals are actually at the highest value that they have been in decades. People all over the country who have invested in gold [...]
A Pennsylvania family has fought to claim ownership of 10 rare $20 “Double Eagle” gold coins, but the battle is nearly lost today as the federal government argued that the United States Mint never officially released these coins. The family gained possession of the Double Eagles over two decades ago after the death of a [...]
If you would like to buy silver dollar coins to add to your portfolio of rare silver coins, you should think long and hard about your investment first, before you make any rash decisions on the purchase. Making a purchase without first planning it out is where an awful lot of investors go wrong and [...]