http://www.articlesnatch.com/rss2/rare+gold+coin rare gold coin Articles from ArticleSnatch.com Rss Follow Up Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:54:55 -0500 It is sort of hard to resist the lure of the modern bullion. They make the coins look so shiny in the commercials that you just want to go out and buy them all, right? And of course, you're putting your money into gold, so nothing can go wrong. If anything, you're making a smart investment. That's what they want you to believe. What those luring commercials don't tell you though is about a little thing called gold confiscation. Anything that is not a pre-1993 gold coin is considered to be confiscable, meaning that it can be taken or devalued by the government at any time. You don't even really own those bullions! In spite of the frustration you may now have, take a look below to find out how you might make your gold investments a little better. As stated before, anything made prior to 1933 is considered to be private gold. There were several legislations passed that led to this, but what's important here is that you know that your money is safe in private gold. You are the sole owner of the rare coins that you possess.Investment Gold - Modern Bullion]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Investment-Gold---What-You-Need-To-Know-About-Modern-Bullion/877167 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:11:22 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Investment-Gold---What-You-Need-To-Know-About-Modern-Bullion/877167 If you look at the prices of gold in the past, you'll likely see a great deal of fluctuation. As the economy changes, so does the value of currency. In some cases, that greatly influences the value of coins, but not always. Private coins, or those made before 1933, have actually seen very little fluctuation in the market. There are a lot of different reasons for that, but all of them lead to one conclusion: pre-1933 gold and silver coins are the premiere option for long term investments. The lacking volatility of these coins set them apart from the bullion driven market of today and allow them to be some of the most sought after options for investments. One of the reasons why private coins are steady in value is because they are numismatic coins. Their value is derived from the actual value of the gold within them, not necessarily what the market is doing. Thought the value of gold seems to change in time, it remains fairly consistent when it comes to coin value. Thus these rare coins remain on an increase value plane because they are not subject to trends in the way people buy and spend money.gold coins track record]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Private-Gold-Coins-Have-A-Proven-Track-Record/875359 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:20:46 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Private-Gold-Coins-Have-A-Proven-Track-Record/875359 Reading the title here, you might assume that the reason that the pre-1933 gold and silver coins have outperformed their followers is because of age. As something gets older, it gets more valuable, right? Well, that's only part of the story. The fact that they are old is not really what has driven these coins to higher values. A better reason might be the fact that pre-1933 gold and silver coins are rare. They were not produced in the millions like the bullion. They can only be found in small quantities and thus they are better investments overall. Something else to look at is that pre-1933 coins are valued based on the actual content of gold or silver that they have, not the money they are labeled to be worth. You might think that this is actually a bad thing because of recent fluctuations in the value of precious metals, but what you must remember is that no matter what fluctuations occur, the value of gold and silver will never reach zero. Currency dies out all the time, so any investment that you make outside of numismatic coins is subject to potential worthlessness.gold and silver results]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Results-Are-In--Pre-1933-Gold-And-Silver-Coins-Are-Worth-Much-More-Than-Modern-Bullions/875352 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:14:28 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Results-Are-In--Pre-1933-Gold-And-Silver-Coins-Are-Worth-Much-More-Than-Modern-Bullions/875352 The modern day gold bullion is certainly a thing of beauty. There are so many ads for these coins nowadays that it might almost seem illogical not to buy them. They sound like a great investment at first, but what most people don't realize is how volatile these coins really are. Unlike the pre-1933 gold coins that you may come across, bullions are non numismatic coins. Rather than being valued by their metal content, they are valued based on market fluctuations. This makes for a very loose system of worth that is really only fitting for short term investments. When the market is good, bullions are valuable. When the market is bad, bullions are worthless. Thus if you are looking to invest in a gold bullion, you need to consider it as a short term transaction. They are only good for a short period of time before they lose their value again. They make for good investments during certain times in the market, but they are not good in the grand scheme of things. For instance, if you wanted a gold IRA, you would want to back it in gold that was not subject to a lot of change.Volatility of Gold Bullion]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Volatility-Of-The-Gold-Bullion-/875351 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:14:28 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Volatility-Of-The-Gold-Bullion-/875351 If you weren't aware of this, there are two different segments to gold and silver coins - those that were made before 1933 and those that were made after 1933. Why is this significant? Well, any of the pre-1933 gold and silver coins that you might encounter are going to be rare coins. They have been labeled this because they were not produced much and they in turn hold more value than their modern predecessors. Their rarity isn't the only thing that makes these coins more valuable though. In fact, there are several factors that have gone into the performance levels of the bullion versus the rare coin. Let's take a look at just a few. One of the biggest reasons that pre-1933 gold and silver coins have outperformed the modern bullion is because they are numismatic coins. This is just a fancy way to say they are valued by the content of their metal, not their face or production value. Although the worth of precious metals does have a tendency to fluctuate, it usually remains on a steady incline.gold and silver coins]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Why-Pre-1933-Gold-And-Silver-Coins-Have-Outperformed-Modern-Bullions/875349 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:14:19 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Why-Pre-1933-Gold-And-Silver-Coins-Have-Outperformed-Modern-Bullions/875349 We all know that the value of precious metals fluctuates rather frequently. The market for gold across the world sees changes twenty four hours a day. Though the value of gold might be a bit varying, you might be surprised by the stability of pre-1933 gold coins. These coins are nowhere near as volatile as the modern bullion, and they actual hold their value pretty well. This makes them excellent choices for long term investments, whether they are for a gold IRA or just a growth of funds. Here we will look at some of the reasons for this stability and see how you may benefit from it. Gold and silver coins that were made prior to 1933 are obviously not in circulation anymore. This means that there is a limited and static supply of these rare coins around. Because the modern bullion is still in production, it faces a lot of changes in value due to more and more coins coming into play. Each new batch affects the value of the old ones. With pre-1933 gold and silver coins, you don't have to take that into consideration. Thus they do not change hourly in value like bullions might.old coins are less Volatile]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Why-Private-Gold-Coins-Are-Less-Volatile-Than-Confiscable-Ones/875315 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:43:20 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Why-Private-Gold-Coins-Are-Less-Volatile-Than-Confiscable-Ones/875315 For those of you who are unaware, there are two different sectors of gold coins out there: those made before the year 1933 and those made after. Though this may just seem like a difference of age, there are significant changes from one time period to another. One of the obvious ones is in the rarity of the coins as there were far less gold coins produced prior to 1933 than what we see nowadays. There is an even bigger difference though and that lies in the market volatility of the coins. Let's take a look at how you might want to approach your gold investments. If you're looking into a long term investment, pre-1933 gold is the way to go. The rare coins of that era are not subject to as much of the market's fluctuations as the modern bullion is. The value of bullion might change within an hour, but private coins remain fairly steady. Granted, there are still changes in the value of pre-1933 gold, but they are not as frequent or as significant as the changes of the bullions.gold bullions in out]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/With-Gold-Bullions--You-Have-To-Get-In-And-Get-Out-/875155 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:11:04 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/With-Gold-Bullions--You-Have-To-Get-In-And-Get-Out-/875155 Gold coins are just about everywhere nowadays, almost to the point that they do not seem very rare anymore. You can find American Eagles around every corner, but still people put their money into bullion thinking that it will be worth something someday. We know better than that, right? The fact is that after 1933, gold lost its rarity. That's one reason that people desire pre-1933 gold so much now. The rare coins from that era are simply unmatched by the modern day attempts at gold collectibles, and there are a few things that truly make the older coins worth the money. Here we will look at some different things that might impact your gold investments. The biggest issue here is that of gold confiscation. Pre-1933 gold coins are said to be private gold, meaning that you are the sole owner of them. Anything made beyond that point though is called confiscable gold, and, by name, it can in fact be confiscated by the government at any time. Although you might be the one that put the money out for the coins, they are still technically owned by the government.Influence Investments - Gold Confiscation]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Influence-Investments---Learn-About-Gold-Confiscation/874997 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:02:22 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Influence-Investments---Learn-About-Gold-Confiscation/874997 Congratulations. You are thinking about gold investments. There are tons of different ways to spend your money nowadays, but if you choose to spend it wisely, you can find great reward later on down the road. When looking at gold specifically, you need to understand the two different kinds of gold, namely private gold and confiscable gold. Any pre-1933 gold that you encounter is considered to be private gold, so if you buy gold from this era, you are the complete owner of it. However, if instead your gold investments lie with modern bullion production, the government can literally take or devalue your money at any time, thus making your investment a worthless one at best. Pre-1933 gold coins are also deemed to be numismatic coins. What does that mean? Well, it means that the coins are valued based on their actual gold content. This makes the old coins produced of a special value, and they are now considered to be rare coins. Gold does, indeed, fluctuate in value over time. However, it never drops to zero and it never will.Invest in Pre-1933 Gold]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Invest-In-Pre-1933-Gold/873327 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:43:52 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Invest-In-Pre-1933-Gold/873327 If you're new to gold investments, you probably see no difference in one gold piece and another. Although it may seem a bit odd, there are actually differences between different gold coins, specifically modern gold bullions and pre-1933 gold coins. If you want to make any sort of gold investment, you have to know where to put your money. Otherwise you might as well be investing in aluminum foil or the little chocolate coins that look like gold. So, assuming that you do in fact want to make some money with gold, here are some things to consider... One of the big things about pre-1933 gold is that it makes up "rare coins". The gold bullion that gets produced today goes out by the millions, so there are a ton of people that have access to it at any given time. As we all know, the more that something is produced, the less valuable it actually is. Antique, one-of-a-kind lamps are worth far more than toys that are sold by the millions just because of the rarity. The same principle applies when you buy gold.Get Pre-1933 Gold Coins]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Get-Pre-1933-Gold-Coins/873303 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:33:21 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Get-Pre-1933-Gold-Coins/873303 selling gold online in Canada]]> sell gold jewelry]]> selling gold]]> Sell jewelry]]> sell gold]]> cash for gold]]> scrap Gold]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Whole-World-Is-Buying--Here---s-How-To-Sell-Gold-/852409 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:14:51 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Whole-World-Is-Buying--Here---s-How-To-Sell-Gold-/852409 Collectible US Currency]]> Morgan Silver Dollar Mint]]> Collectib]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/A-Beginner---s-Guide-To-Valuing-Collectible-Coins/845254 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:40:28 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/A-Beginner---s-Guide-To-Valuing-Collectible-Coins/845254 sell gold]]> selling gold]]> sell jewelry]]> selling jewelry]]> sell gold coins]]> sell gold jewelry]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Should-You-Sell-Gold-Coins-/818682 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:41:57 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Should-You-Sell-Gold-Coins-/818682 American Eagle silver coin]]> uncirculated coins]]> state quarte]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/What-Makes-A-Coin-Valuable-/798285 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:05:49 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/What-Makes-A-Coin-Valuable-/798285 Buying your men"s diamond ring is not a choice to be taken lightly. In order to find the best deal, there are 6 things an educated shopper should know. First, we will take a look at the 4 C"s of purchasing a diamond, and we will conclude with the gold in which your diamonds will be set. Clarity The clarity of a diamond refers to the presence (or preferably, absence) of imperfections called inclusions. A stone with few inclusions has more luster than one with many inclusions. The value is further increased by the rarity of increasingly flawless diamonds. In my own opinion, the original clarity of the stone is of decreasing importance due to the process known as Clarity Enhancing. Using this process, many of the imperfections in a diamond can be filled in with a chemically similar compound. Stones modified in this process are still considered natural diamonds, but are often a fraction of the cost of similar, untreated diamonds. Cut Cut is not to be confused with the shape of the diamond. Rather, it refers to the technical skill and precision with which the stone was cut.diamond rings]]> men's rings]]> men's diamond rings]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Six-Things-To-Look-For-When-Buying-Your-Men-s-Diamond-Ring/776832 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:32:30 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Six-Things-To-Look-For-When-Buying-Your-Men-s-Diamond-Ring/776832 Rare Coins]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Types-Of-Rare-Coins/758318 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 06:23:49 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Types-Of-Rare-Coins/758318 There once was a time when the only gold available for purchase were large 400 ounce bars, chunky nuggets, or lumpy coins. The best way to authenticate its value was biting into the piece. Fortunately, the times have changed and so have dental plans. Now there is an incredible variety of gold bullion in the form of cold coins and bars yielded from numerous countries and mints all around the world. You can now buy gold bullion bars as small as one gram or a 20th of a troy ounce, but purchasing in such small amounts is not financially practical. To get the most bullion for your buck, you need to understand exactly what gold bullion is and the best ways to buy it. Precious metals in bulk form, such as gold, are known as bullion. Gold bullion can be minted into either gold coins or bars of various types, sizes, and weights. Bars come in a variety of sizes and weights from as small as a gram to 1,000 kg bars. When bought, all gold comes at a price and a premium over the market price, which changes daily.Gold Bullion]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Buy-Gold-Bullion/758316 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 06:16:18 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Buy-Gold-Bullion/758316 cash for gold uk]]> money 4 gold uk]]> scrap gold]]> scrap gold cash]]> sell jewellery]]> selling jewellery]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Selling-Gold--Your-Jewellery-Box-May-Contain-Your-Next-Vacation/755454 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:24:29 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Selling-Gold--Your-Jewellery-Box-May-Contain-Your-Next-Vacation/755454 Coin collecting is a fun hobby. As soon as you begin its hard not to start looking through piles of coins each chance you get. Picking up rare US coins is a wonderful project to get your child started on. I will offer you an list of rare US coins you should start looking for. The first of the rare US coins to put on your list to find is the 1943 copper penny. Its a treasure if you can find one and is probably worth quite a lot. The explanation why the copper penny is so rare is because at that point WWII was going fast forward and copper was being rationed. The majority of the nickels being made were made of an alloy of brass and steel, not copper. You can figure out whether your 1943 penny is copper by attempting to pick it up with a magnet. A brass penny will stick to the magnet. Next, you will need to keep an eye peeled for anything made in 1870. If was made in San Francisco thats even better.coins]]> coin collecting]]> rare U.S. Coins]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To--Find--Rare-Us-Coins/733516 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:14:22 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To--Find--Rare-Us-Coins/733516 Keeping coins safe and in good condition is just as important as finding and/or buying them in the first place. Most of the time, coins aren't just a straight piece of a metal. They are nearly always a combination of multiple metals (the amount of metals like gold and silver can affect the overall value of the coin) and are composed a way that might be hard to maintain. For example, pennies aren't straight pieces of copper, nor are they straight pieces of a combination. Pennies starting from 1982 are actually a zinc core with a covering of copper. Meaning, if mix an acid that only corrodes zinc, you will be left with a shell of copper. This change was made because of the varying prices of zinc and copper. One of the most important things to remember is to not wash coins too many times. Really the only time a wash is appropriate is when you give a light wash when first examining the coin, as circulated coins have passed through many hands and come in contact with a large variety of different objects and places.coin collecting]]> hobbies]]> currency]]> us coins]]> numismatics]]> rare c]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Tips-On-Handling-Coins-Safely/694127 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:20:43 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Tips-On-Handling-Coins-Safely/694127