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If you go out in the market to purchase gold coins, you will realize that there are hundreds of options to choose from. While they are all made of gold, not all might be right or suitable for you. This is why it is important to know about gold coins. Here are some of the most popular options: - American Eagles - Chinese Pandas - South African Krugerrands - UK and Australian Sovereigns - Canadian Maple Leafs Here are a few factors to consider when selecting a gold coin: The Type: Options...

You may have heard about the great opportunity for investing in precious metals by buying 90% silver. You may even have heard these coins called “junk silver.” The question is, if they’re junk, what’s the point of investing in them, anyway? To help you understand their value and why it makes sense to set them aside, here’s a short primer on 90% silver coins. Definition of 90% Silver Ninety percent silver coins are those that are made of an alloy of 90% silver and 10% other metals. This type...

You might think that a Morgan Silver Dollar described as MS66 grade is always a coin in excellent condition. While that should be true, it isn?t always the case. Whether you get a coin truly in MS66 condition or not depends a great deal on how the coin is treated by the previous owner or dealer. Certification If a dealer or private seller offers you a deal on MS66 grade Morgan dollars, they should be able to provide certification that the coins are indeed in that condition. The coin should...

There can be no doubt that the 2016 1 oz. Gold American Eagle is a valuable coin. In addition to the beautiful design based on the Saint-Gaudens double eagle design, this bullion coin has value as a precious metals investment option. When looking at the coin, new investors are often confused by the inscription on the reverse that reads "50 Dollars." What does this mean, and does it have anything to do with the value of the coin? The face value of the coin is indeed $50. That means it is a...

The image on the obverse of the 1 oz. Gold American Eagle common date coins is of Lady Liberty walking towards a rising sun with the capital in the background. She holds aloft her torch of freedom as her hair and gown billow around her. This beautiful image was originally designed by sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens and was used on the Gold Double Eagle starting in 1907. Before the design was reused for the 1 oz. American Gold Eagle, it was updated. The original Saint-Gaudens design had only...