I see people asking if they can trade the TV commercial "commemorative" 1877 $50 Gold Coin for cash!!!! The thing only costs $19.95 and then they give you another coin, a silver dollar. That silver dollar even says on the back it is pure silver "clad". The commercial clearly says the coins are both "clad". If someone is thinking they are going to buy $51 for $19.95 then God help us. Clad means plated, as in covered in gold or silver, or to make it easier gold plated and silver plated. They are probably copper that is plated with the other metals. They are not meant to be confused with being real money and I'm betting they aren't selling them with the hopes that thousands of people will even remotely believe they are getting $51 for $20! Then I see all of the "coin experts" coming in with their brilliant lessons about the value of these coins if they were genuine. If you listen to the commercial it says there were only 2 of these coins ever struck (made at the US Mint) and they are both in the Smithsonian. So these brilliant coin experts telling the other geniuses who are thinking that they might be able to scam someone into buying the fake coins for what they would be worth if they were real - $2000-2300 - are insane!!! The actual 2 coins sold for $10,000 each in 1909 before the government got them back. Right now they would be worth multi-millions each if they were ever taken out of the Smithsonian Institution, the museum of the United States of America in Washington D.C. - one of the most heavily secured buildings in the country.
Bottom line. If you watch a commercial selling coins for less than face value, please be smart enough to realize they are NOT real and you can NOT get more money than you paid for them unless you find someone else who is even more easily fooled than you are. That was as polite as I could say that. Gold is worth $1126 per ounce as of today. The fake coin is said to weigh 2 1/2 ounces. Did you really think you were buying $2765 worth of gold for $19.95!!!??? Silver is worth $17.63 per ounce today. So, if you are foolish enough to believe that you were going to be getting over $2700 worth of precious metal for a 20 dollar bill then you almost deserve to get screwed. You could definitely find someone out there at a burger joint who will believe the $50 coin is real and they will even make change for you, but hen you can pretty much count on getting arrested after they pull your picture off of the video camera. Please have enough intelligence to understand that you shouldn't do it. Fake money is just fake money. Leave it in the pretty blue box and enjoy it's beauty. Next time you see a commercial selling money - IT"S FAKE! Don't buy it.
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Hungarian Gold Coins - the Hungarian Korona 20 is a Classic in Gold Design
The Hungarian 20 Korona gold coin has known an illustrious history since it was first minted in 1892. With a .900 fineness in actual gold content of .1960 Troy ounces, the coin was meant to commemorate the crowning of Emperor Francis Joseph the First of Austria in 1848.
Emperor Franz Joseph the First reunited Hungry in Austria as an empire in 1867, but his history is riddled with unfortunate incidents and tragedies. Brother Maximilian was executed in 1867 by Mexican firing squad, his son Rudolf died in 1889 after committing suicide, and Karl Ludwig, his brother died in 1896. Italian anarchists assassinated his wife in 1898.His nephew, Franz Ferdinand is most well known for his assassination in Sarajevo in 1914, which for all intents and purposes, propelled the world into the Great War.
Hungarian gold coins were minted with the same denomination as Austrian coins and the Hungarian 20 korona, the most well known of Hungarian coins, offers a likeness of Emperor Francis Joseph facing right.
Hungarian gold coins offer high collector, investor value, the most sought after being minted between 1879 and 1908. The popular 1893 Hungarian 10 Korona and the 1908 Hungarian 100 Korona re-strike are favorites. With exquisitely detailed renditions of angels, crests, and renditions of Franz Joseph, Hungarian gold coins are available in various denominations, grades, and mintage.
Price ranges for Hungarian gold coins may range from 0 to nearly ,000 depending on the year struck as well as availability, grade, and coin denominations. For collectors and investors looking for unique pieces that stand the test of time, Hungarian gold coins will remain popular favorites.
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I am just starting to collect gold bullion coins, the coins come in two varieties, either raw or certified, certified coins are a couple buck more expensive. I figured with gold coins, whats the difference right? It says the weight and purity of the gold right on the coin.
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- Lot of 10 of the 1921 $20 Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle as an exact size proof quality reproduction
- Layered with over 6 mils of 24 karat gold and measures 34 mm in diameter
- Individually die-struck proof quality coin
- Coin comes enclosed in an airtight plastic container to protect the coin
- A great addition to your collection or as gift
Lot of 10 - 1921 $20 Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle Replica Coins
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How To Buy Rare Gold Coins
It is not hard to empathize with people who buy rare gold coins. Compared to other valuable substances, gold is considered to be of great importance. Not to mention its brilliant sheen and rich tones, the appeal of gold is intangible and universal.
When you buy rare gold coins, you are making a physical investment. When you buy bullions, jewelries, bars, or coins, these are physical investment and are different from liquidity.
People buy rare gold coins because they know that gold is a hot item right now. One reason is that gold production is falling flat around the world, therefore now is the best time to get coins at better deals.
After doing so, they can hold on to these investments for some time and wait for the right moment to resell. When they do this correctly, chances are they will get their money back ten times.
One thing they should remember though is that inflation is currently ongoing and there is the prevailing uncertainty on other investments when you drive the price of gold higher.
So the best way for you to do before you buy rare gold coins is to compare the going rate of the coins you are fancying. You can visit the manufacturers and online sites that sell these.
True that they won’t sell at the same price so what you can do is get the average and that is what you should use as a basis for you to know how much you should actually pay for these.
Here are some considerations to make before you buy rare gold coins. First and foremost, you need to envision whether you want to sell the gold in the future or you just want to buy these for personal enjoyment and to add it to your collection.
If your answer is the former, you need to have the knowledge on gold investments.
Gold is easy to buy, just as it is easy to sell. Selling gold because it is a collectible coin is way easier so if you know the ins and outs you can actually make a profit when you buy rare gold coins and re-sell these. You just have to figure out when to buy and when to sell.
If you buy rare gold coins as a collection, then make sure that the quality is worth what you paid for.
Check if there are any scratches. If there are, then the price should have decreased somehow. If it truly is in mint condition, prepare to pay for more than what you had in mind.
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On January 15, 2008, the United States Mint issued three limited-edition commemorative coins celebrating the dramatic comeback of the Bald Eagle to Americas lands, waterways and skies - and marking the 35th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act on December 28, 2008. The American Eagle Foundation (AEF) now has a limited supply of these valuable collectables available for sale - including the impressive half-dollar clad coin featuring the stately image of the celebrity bald eagle "Challenger"
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Superior Gold Group - How To Buy Gold Coins?
Gold is a valuable form of investment. The gold you buy today can be sold off at a higher rate in the future. If you look at the rise on gold value from the year 1999 up to 2006, you will find that there has been a steady rise in the price. Even when the re was a decline in the Stock market between 2000 and 2003, gold prices continued to rise. When dollar value declined, the price of gold only raised and this is the reason why investors buy gold. It serves as a hedge against inflation.
One of the most popular forms of gold investment is buying gold coins. You can find gold coins in many sizes and from different counties. Usually people buy the US Dollar old coin however there are other countries that offer gold coins which are considered valuable for investment purposes. Investors buy gold coins because they can use it as a hedge against inflation.
Steps
Do Research. Learn all that is required to invest into gold coins. There are many types of gold coins and each has a history behind it. The value of a gold coins is based on when it was minted and also the country whose currency it represents. You should check out on the se factors before investing.
Decide on the Type of Gold Coins for Investment. You can invest in commemorative or numismatic coins, else you can opt to invest in bullion coin. Numismatic coins are valued based on their rarity, condition, age and yea of mintage. On the other hand, bullion coins are purchased as a form of investment, like investment into stocks and other commodities. Bullion gold coins are made according to the specifications denoted by federal governments.
Decide How Much to Buy. If you choose to buy bullion gold coins, decide on how much you want to buy. You can get gold bullion coins in the form of one ounce, ½ ounce, 1/4 ounce, 1/10 ounce and 1/20 ounce coins. Each country has its own design for such coins and usually the design is the same. Popular gold bullion coin types are South African Krugerrands, Gold American Eagle, Gold Buffalo, Canadian Maple Leaf and Chinese Pandas.
Find Reputable Coin Dealer. You can find many internet sites selling gold coins, but since this is a high value investment you should seek a reputable dealer. Do not buy gold coins from any dealer. Ensure that the dealer you select has been dealing for a long time and has a good reputation in this business. In case of numismatic coins, you need to be very clear on this as the history of the coins determine its value.
Check out South African Krugerrands. If you are looking for gold bullion coins that are slightly lower in price than normal one ounce gold coins, check out South African Krugerrands. They are available in large quantities and their production quality is good. Small investors will find it ideal to buy them, even though they are as good as sovereign god bullion coins.
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Investing in gold: Rare Carson City coins can cost a pretty penny
It still is thought impossible to complete a set of Carson City dollars in GSA holders since the 1892-CC is still unknown in a GSA holder, the 1893-CC that is known is suspect as to whether it is authentic, and there is only one 1889-CC known.
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