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		<title>Ying yuan gold coins</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Ying yuan is an early gold coin minted in ancient China, these type of coins where found only in china at the time. The only minted gold of this period known is Ying Yuan, which consists of sheets of gold 3-5mm thick, of various sizes, with inscriptions consisting of square or round stamps in which there are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="rvps2" style="text-align: left; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 13px; "><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">The</span><span class="rvts7" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; "> </span><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">Ying yuan is an early gold coin minted in ancient China, these type of coins where found only in china at the time. The only minted gold of this period known is Ying Yuan, which consists of sheets of gold 3-5mm thick, of various sizes, with inscriptions consisting of square or round stamps in which there are one or two characters. They have been unearthed in various locations south of the Yellow River indicating that they were products of the State of Chu. One of the characters in their inscription is often a monetary unit or weight which is normally read as </span><span class="rvts8" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'ms gothic'; ">爰</span><span class="rvts7" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; "> </span><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">yuan. Pieces are of a very variable size and thickness, and the stamps appear to be a device to validate the whole block, rather than a guide to enable it to be broken up into unit pieces. Some specimens have been reported in copper, lead, or clay. It is probable that these were funeral money, not circulating coinage, as they are found in tombs, but the gold coins are not. In China there is no doubt that the well-known spade and knife money were used as coins, it has not been demonstrated that other items often offered by dealers as coins such as fish, halberds, and metal chimes were also used as coins.</span></p>
<p class="rvps4" style="text-align: left; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 13px; line-height: 1.15; font-size: 13px; "><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">It</span><span class="rvts9" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">’</span><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">s never too late to start a collection of the coin and see how many you get; it</span><span class="rvts9" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">’</span><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">s always good to put yourself in a mission just to see how many you can come with it. And if you travel, probably you can collect them from different countries and show them off at your house or gallery if you own one. People are fascinated by history materials and the story behind them, so be the one who can give them the knowledge behind the Ying yuan</span><span class="rvts7" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; "> </span><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">gold coins. And remember if they want to learn more from the coins then they can search them on the net and see how far they dated.</span></p>
<p class="rvps5" style="text-align: left; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 13px; line-height: 1.15; font-size: 13px; "><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">You learn something new every day, especially if you</span><span class="rvts9" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">’</span><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">re a traveler, so if you haven</span><span class="rvts9" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">’</span><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">t started then start by collecting new gold coins today. If you feel strongly about history then you will love the idea of learning about different coins as well.</span></p>
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		<title>Where to sell Gold Coins</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[You can’t just go anywhere to sell them, search for the right store or people that will give you good money in return with no problem. Sometimes we have a need to liquidate some assets and where to sell gold coins can be an important issue if one is to get the best value for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="rvps2" style="text-align: left; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 13px; "><font face="calibri"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></font></p>
<p class="rvps3" style="text-align: left; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 13px; line-height: 1.15; font-size: 13px; "><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">You can</span><span class="rvts7" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">’</span><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">t just go anywhere to sell them, search for the right store or people that will give you good money in return with no problem. Sometimes we have a need to liquidate some assets and where to sell gold coins can be an important issue if one is to get the best value for one</span><span class="rvts7" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">’</span><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">s gold coins. The next step is to decide the coins we wish to sell by searching coin dealers and auction houses to find out what the current prices are being asked for the coins we have. This will give an idea of their current value. Then we can ensure we get the best possible price. Firstly one can advertise in the local paper for collectors. Although you might find a collector willing to pay top dollar for your coins this is a rather hit and miss method. One can use an auction house. Online you have eBay and several others and, again, this is hit and misses as you have a limited time and if the person who wants your coins is not watching, the bidding may be low. One does not always get top dollar at auctions. The other alternative is to sell to a reputable dealer.</span></p>
<p class="rvps4" style="text-align: left; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 13px; line-height: 1.15; font-size: 13px; "><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">Possibly the dealer you purchased the coins from which is usually fairly easy as there will be a record of the coins and, provided there is no change in the condition, the dealer will be happy to buy them back at an agreed upon price. The dealer will usually give you a fair price, not top dollar obviously as he has to resell the coins again and is in business to make money and the transaction will be smooth. Dealers are usually happy to repurchase coins, creating turn over and giving them stock to sell.</span></p>
<p class="rvps5" style="text-align: left; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 13px; line-height: 1.15; font-size: 13px; "><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">If you browse around and study the prices, dealers and auctions, you are sure to find where to sell gold coins and get a satisfactory price as well. You can simply visit the website and check out more stores where you can go and sell your coins.</span></p>
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		<title>What are gold coins?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gold coin is a coin made mostly or entirely of gold. Gold has been used for coins practically since the invention of coinage, originally because of gold&#8217;s intrinsic value. In modern times, most gold coins are intended either to be sold to collectors, or to be used as bullion coins, coins whose nominal value is irrelevant and which serve primarily [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="rvps2" style="text-align: left; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 13px; "><font face="calibri"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></font></p>
<p class="rvps3" style="text-align: left; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 13px; line-height: 1.15; font-size: 13px; "><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">Gold coin is a</span><span class="rvts7" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; "> </span><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">coin</span><span class="rvts7" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; "> </span><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">made mostly or entirely of gold. Gold has been used for coins practically since the</span><span class="rvts7" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; "> </span><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">invention of coinage, originally because of gold&#8217;s intrinsic value. In modern times, most gold coins are intended either to be sold to collectors, or to be used as bullion coins, coins whose nominal value is irrelevant and which serve primarily as a method of investing in gold. Gold has been used as money for many reasons. It is fungible, with a low spread between the prices to buy and sell. Gold is also easily transportable, as it has a high value to weight ratio, compared to other commodities, such as silver. Gold can be divided into smaller units, without destroying its value; it can also be melted into ingots, and re-coined. Gold coins have been around for years and they will continue to be used and perhaps you can also start your collection of them and frame them in your house and as time goes get to show your kids and your grandchildren. Coins are usually made of an alloy as other metals are mixed into the coin to make it more durable.</span></p>
<p class="rvps4" style="text-align: left; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 13px; line-height: 1.15; font-size: 13px; "><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">The history of gold coins goes way back and because of its worth it is still here and still important as it was before. Gold coins then had a very long period as a primary form of money, only falling into disuse in the early 20th century. Most of the world stopped making gold coins as currency by 1933, as countries switched from the gold standard due to hoarding during the worldwide economic crisis of the Great Depression. To find out more about them and to understand them better go online and read about them or history books will also guide you too.</span></p>
<p class="rvps5" style="text-align: left; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 13px; line-height: 1.15; font-size: 13px; "><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">There is a lot to learn and from there on you will see that coins in general help the economy and they make a difference. Go on and get the knowledge and get to teach your kids about them and the public about their worth.</span></p>
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		<title>Investment in Gold Coins</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you know your goal is simply to hedge financial uncertainty and/or capitalize on price movement, then contemporary bullion coins will serve your purposes. Those concerned with the possibility of capital controls and confiscation often includes pre-1933 gold coins in their planning. Both contemporary bullion coins and pre-1933 gold coins trade at modest premiums over [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="rvps2" style="text-align: left; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 13px; "><span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 1.15; ">If you know your goal is simply to hedge financial uncertainty and/or capitalize on price movement, then contemporary bullion coins will serve your purposes. Those concerned with the possibility of capital controls and confiscation often includes pre-1933 gold coins in their planning. Both contemporary bullion coins and pre-1933 gold coins trade at modest premiums over their gold melt value, track the gold price, and enjoy good liquidity internationally. You cannot approach gold the way you approach stock or real estate investments. The first question you need to ask yourself is whether or not you believe you need to own gold. If you answer that question in the affirmative, there is no point in delaying your actual purchase, or waiting for a more favorable price which may or may not appear. The real goal is to diversify so that your overall wealth is not compromised by economic dangers. Over the past few years, as concern about a financial and economic breakdown spread, there were periods of gold coin bottlenecks and actual shortages.</span></p>
<p class="rvps4" style="text-align: left; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 13px; line-height: 1.15; font-size: 13px; "><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">The national mints could not keep up with public demand, and the flow of older gold from Europe was stymied by accelerating demand both there and in the United States. Premiums shot-up and a mad scramble developed for the available gold, even at rapidly escalating prices. And if you have made up your mind about investing then high you go between 10% and 30% depends upon how concerned you are about the current economic, financial and political situation. A solid, professional gold firm can go a long way in helping the investor shortcut the learning curve. A good gold firm can help you avoid some the problems and pitfalls encountered along the way, and provide some direction.</span></p>
<p class="rvps5" style="text-align: left; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 13px; line-height: 1.15; font-size: 13px; "><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">A common mistake investors make is believing that the gold firm that sponsors their favorite political commentator on television or radio is also the best place to make their gold purchases. National media campaigns are expensive and those costs are usually covered in the prices paid by investors for their gold coins. So choose wisely and then begin your business and enjoy the history behind it and the treasures it</span><span class="rvts7" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">’</span><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">s about to bring.</span></p>
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		<title>Gold Coins for Collectors</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 13:51:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Collectors often want coin specimens as close to their original mint or proof state as possible. Third-party graders evaluate coins to determine their state of preservation. Graders then encapsulate coins in a hard plastic slab to protect the coin from damage. While a small handful of these third-parties coin-grading companies are perfectly legitimate and qualified [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="rvps2" style="text-align: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="calibri"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></font></p>
<p class="rvps3" style="text-align: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.15; font-size: 13px; "><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">Collectors often want coin specimens as close to their original mint or proof state as possible. Third-party graders evaluate coins to determine their state of preservation. Graders then encapsulate coins in a hard plastic slab to protect the coin from damage. While a small handful of these third-parties coin-grading companies are perfectly legitimate and qualified numismatic experts, most are completely bogus. Choosing the wrong gold bullion coins can be a costly mistake. So it</span><span class="rvts7" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">’</span><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">s vital to own the right coin for your own personal investment goals. The best gold coins for investment are government-minted bullion coins with low premiums and high liquidity. Gold coins may be very valuable in a post-fiat, bullion-bartering world. But a 1-ounce coin isn</span><span class="rvts7" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">’</span><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">t divisible, and you may need to make smaller purchases. For this hypothetical case, fractional gold coins may be the best bet. Some companies especially those that advertise on TV use clever marketing techniques to lure uninformed buyers into impulse gold coin purchases. These advertisements often try to mislead buyers into thinking they</span><span class="rvts7" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">’</span><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">re buying something they aren</span><span class="rvts7" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">’</span><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">t.</span></p>
<p class="rvps4" style="text-align: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.15; font-size: 13px; "><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">So be careful and don</span><span class="rvts7" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">’</span><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">t fall into their pit of being misled because you won</span><span class="rvts7" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">’</span><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">t like the results when they come to you. Just make sure identify your own personal investment goals before laying any money out. Once you have your personal goals clarified, carefully review all your options and avoid impulse buys. Krugerrands and Gold coins have proved a smart investment over time, with gold prices increasing year on year consistently. Most Krugerrands are bought and kept as a long term investment, partly because they will almost certainly give a high return on investment, and also as a completely independent form of currency as gold coins are easily liquidated in times of need.</span></p>
<p class="rvps5" style="text-align: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.15; font-size: 13px; "><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">Gold prices per ounce are at an all-time high and are only projected to go up. A great way to get yourself invested in gold is to see out and purchase gold coins. Gold coins usually only grow in value and at the very least they don</span><span class="rvts7" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">’</span><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">t lose value, so that</span><span class="rvts7" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">’</span><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">s a good sign if you would like to start collecting and investing.</span></p>
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		<title>Roman Gold Coins</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 17:30:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Roman gold coins are worth their weight in gold and if you didn’t know Romans used gold, silver and copper coins in their monetary system. Gold coins were mainly used by administrators or wealthier merchants. The silver and a copper alloy were used by ordinary merchants and the people of Rome and the Roman Empire. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="rvps2" style="text-align: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">Roman <b>gold coins</b> are worth their weight in gold and if you didn</span><span class="rvts7" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">’</span><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">t know Romans used gold, silver and copper coins in their monetary system. Gold coins were mainly used by administrators or wealthier merchants. The silver and a copper alloy were used by ordinary merchants and the people of Rome and the Roman Empire. People would also often convert their earnings and life savings into gold coins and hide them. The gold coin, or &#8216;Aurei&#8217; as it was called then, was usually around 95 percent pure gold. A legionnaire would earn about 4 a week. One Aurei would buy 400 litres of cheap wine or 200 pounds of flour. Roman gold coins usually had the head of the Emperor or Caesar at the time the coin was struck and most Roman gold coins were struck at the Constantinople Mint. There are many issues of coins depicting various Emperors. Most are rare and command a high value well over the value of the gold content. Roman coins are usually weight by gram. They can be from a couple of grams upwards.</span></p>
<p class="rvps4" style="text-align: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.15; font-size: 13px; "><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">Collecting Roman gold coins is very much a specialized activity, one need to ensure that one is dealing with a reputable dealer who knows and understands Roman gold coins. In the field of coin collection or numismatics, Roman gold coin collection is somewhat more specialized. And remember that you can find them online and maybe sold at a low cost and you can tell your other friends to join you on this gold searching journey. You don</span><span class="rvts7" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">’</span><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">t want to miss out on this one time chance to learn more about the gold coins and get to pass the information you got to your children.</span></p>
<p class="rvps5" style="text-align: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.15; font-size: 13px; "><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">If you really are interested in knowing about history you can simply go online and learn more about, there is nothing you can</span><span class="rvts7" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">’</span><span class="rvts6" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: calibri; ">t find online. And get to look at other different coins that you might think you will benefit from collecting them.</span></p>
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		<title>Gold Coin Grading</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gold coin grading is a very important part of determining the value of a coin enthusiast’s collection. In addition buying larger amounts of gold means that you pay less in mark up costs from the dealer or mint than if you just buy a small one tenth ounce coin. The shipping and packaging might even [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gold coin grading is a very important part of determining the value of a coin enthusiast’s collection. In addition buying larger amounts of gold means that you pay less in mark up costs from the dealer or mint than if you just buy a small one tenth ounce coin. The shipping and packaging might even be as much as the cost of the coin for a small coin. There are many factors to take into account when grading coins. The quality of the gold coin when it leaves the mint, it is possible, even with proof coins, that imperfections can be found which occurred during the striking process. If there is even so much as a tiny foreign substance between the dies when the coin is struck then that will leave an imperfection. Hairlines can form when someone touches the coin with their bare hands or wipes the surface of a coin or even simply sliding it out of the protective coin holder. Cleaning a gold coin can also adversely affect its grading. Unless you know how to professionally clean gold coins, cleaning should be left to a professional.</p>
<p>Chemical cleaning can sometimes remove a layer of gold leaving a bright surface underneath but this also can damage the gold coin, particularly a proof coin. This can also be spotted by a professional grader however as can mechanical cleaning where abrasives are used. These will commonly scratch the surface of the coin and reduce the grading and therefore the value. So before doing anything, know your story and then go after it and collect as many as you want. It is probably wiser to avoid any cleaning whatsoever as the fact of cleaning itself may affect the grading of the gold coin.</p>
<p>Proof gold coins are struck in a special way with extra attention to the striking process and these coins are primarily meant for collectors. After researching about it and certain that you would like to do it, then why not and see the rewards at the end.</p>
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		<title>Gold Coin collection</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Collecting gold coins can be a fascinating hobby as well as a fruitful one but it is very important to keep in mind several factors when collecting gold coins. Firstly one should have in mind what sort of gold coins one wants to collect. There are many and some can be quite pricey. If you are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Collecting <strong>gold coins</strong> can be a fascinating hobby as well as a fruitful one but it is very important to keep in mind several factors when collecting gold coins. Firstly one should have in mind what sort of gold coins one wants to collect. There are many and some can be quite pricey. If you are on a limited budget you can easily start with some of the smaller coins and build up a collection perhaps over a period of time. One can get one tenth and even one twentieth of an ounce gold coin these days and these are much easier to purchase than the traditional one ounce gold coins. It all depends on the budget you have and once you have sorted that out you can now begin your collection. You might like to collect coins of a particular country or a particular series such as Canadian Maples or South African Krugerrands. Some people like to collect Proof coins rather than used or uncirculated. These tend to be more expensive of course as they are coins that have been especially struck for collectors and are of a much higher quality than the brilliant uncirculated coins.</p>
<p>So make up your mind first on which ones you want so that you can benefit from them and when that is sorted you’ll need to source a good reputable dealer from whom you can buy your gold coins. If possible try to buy your coins from the same dealer every time as then, if the time comes to sell some, the dealer will know the coins and generally offer you the best price for those you might sell. Dealers also like to have repeat customers and will tend to look after them and sometimes even offer a higher quality service.  And if you decide to buy rare or proof sets be aware these can be more expensive, but if you have the money they are generally well worth the cost as, over time, they will appreciate in value quite nicely.</p>
<p>Before you do anything remember to have chosen the right type of gold coins you want to collect and there after continue with your unforgettable task. You will enjoy the thrill of finding them as you go and maybe even recommend the idea to some of your friends too.</p>
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		<title>Bullion coins</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:26:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bullion coins It is a is a coin struck from precious metal and kept as a store of value or an investment, rather than used in day-to-day commerce. Investment coins are generally coins that have been minted after 1800, have a purity of not less than 900 thousandths and are or have been a legal [...]]]></description>
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<p>It is a  is a coin struck from precious metal and kept as a store of value or an investment, rather than used in day-to-day commerce. Investment coins are generally coins that have been minted after 1800, have a purity of not less than 900 thousandths and are or have been a legal tender in their country of origin. Bullion coins are usually available in gold and silver, with the exception of the Krugerrand and the Swiss Vreneli which are only available in gold. Bullion coins sell for a premium over the market price of the metal on the commodities exchanges. This is due to their comparative small size and the costs associated with manufacture, storage and distribution. The margin that is paid varies depending on what type of coin it is, the weight of the coin, and the precious metal. Reminding you again to be wise when you buying these coins and make sure have the right dealer with that won’t give you any problem. Don’t do business with untrustworthy people and make sure you have the right people because online there are many shady businesses that will promise everything only to find out it’s a scam.<br />
If you can, find out some of the dealer&#8217;s customers and ask them their thoughts. Ask around at gold forums for other people&#8217;s thoughts on the best dealers to buy from. Referral is invaluable when it comes to first-hand experience. There are plenty of online companies or dealers out there and if you looking for a dealer simply go online and find yourself one. With some serious research on the dealers and companies out there you will certainly find the best one for you when you are ready to buy bullion coins online.<br />
Go on and start collecting as much as you can and make your friends envy you as well to try that type of business. Don’t look back on the opportunity it might come only once in your life and you should take it and put it to good use and see where it lands you.</p>
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		<title>More Info on gold coins</title>
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<p></strong> can be purchased both on the internet and from legitimate coin shops. They are one of the very first types of money. They are usually classified into many different types and individuals collect coins for many good reasons. Individuals look at it as a form of investment while some obtain them as a hobby. Gold coins are calculated in grams but recently in earlier times it was calculated in oz.</div>
<div>Enthusiasts are urged to understand a lot of information on how the<br />
<h3>gold coins</h3>
<p> are grouped as well as priced at in the instance that they find a prized coin and determine what to invest. If a coin hobbyist has an interest in acquiring coins, they should be familiar with the main difference between gold bullion coins and numismatic gold coins. Numismatic coins are collector’s items since they are hard to find. They might be outdated or minted together with an exclusive edition. Although they are worth a whole lot of money, they&#8217;re not for gold investors. The ideal gold coins to get are classified as the bullion coins since they are worth more and therefore are a higher investment.</p></div>
<div>The purity of the gold coin has to be considered in case you choose to purchase the gold bullion. The reference purity will be the exact amount of gold you can get within a sole coin. Making up the<br />
<h2>gold bullion</h2>
<p> is indeed less than 24 carats which is joined with an additional metal alloy. 18 carat gold has 750 parts of gold along with 250 parts of alloy in a thousand. In the foreseeable future the purchase price of gold can be affected by this and will not be regarded as being a great investment.</p></div>
<div>Whenever a person obtains gold certificates, it means that they don&#8217;t actually take possession of the gold. The certificate truly indicates a certain quantity of gold is obtained by a certain collector and reserved. Coins are one of the only forms of gold where you can actually attain a substantial discount off your order price, unlike actual gold bars.</div>
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