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Not everyone who owns a nice collection of coins does so by purchasing several coins at a time. Most people opt to trade from time to time to prepare a collection that's worth showing off. While trading is a good business, it can be risky. Before you plunge into trading, there are some things you should be aware of. To begin with, you should be 100% sure of the value of the silver coin that you are purchasing. A good option to check the value is to get it appraised and ask for a certificate...

If you are into gold coins, you would probably already be aware of the oddly shaped Augustus Humbert $50 gold coins. These are one of the most expensive coins available on the market. They sold for 290,000 US Dollars in 2011 due to their distinct shape, as they are octagonal (eight-sided). Originally they were supposed to be used by minors and were called 'ingots' due to their heavyweight and face value of 50 US Dollars. With the passage of time, they gained more popularity by the name of...

The continuously increasing prices of gold have caught the financial world off guard and thrown it into a complete shock. Financial experts, who at one time suggested investors stay away from gold, are now advising people to buy as much gold as they can, using paper money. This has aggravated to a point where Robin Griffiths, a strategist at Cazenove Capital, termed not buying gold as 'an insanity' as every currency in the world depreciates over time. But, the price of gold seems oblivion...

In 2006, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka issued three commemorative coins on the request of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Sri Lanka, to mark the 2550 Buddha Jayanthi, or the 2550th anniversary of Buddha. These three coins were of Rs 2000, Rs 1500, and Rs 5. On 11 May 2006, an inauguration ceremony was held for the 2550 Buddha Jayanthi at the Presidential Secretariat, where these coins were gifted to President Mahinda Rajapakse and a few other dignitaries. They became available to the...

If you know someone who loves collecting coins and is also going to be a parent soon, congratulations, as your search for the perfect new arrival gift has ended successfully. This two-piece £2 silver bullion set was announced by the British Royal Mint in 2006 and is made up of .958 pure silver. It makes the most perfect gift not only because of the countless features it has but also because it comes enclosed in an elegant presentation case, which looks appealing to the eyes while...