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A major type of luster is prooflike. When dies are readied for production they are polished and/or rubbed with a cloth in order to make them appear bright and new. This polish fades rather quickly and certain issues are almost never seen with mirror-like reflectiveness. As an example, I have seen very few Prooflike coins from Charlotte and Dahlonega and only a handful from New Orleans.
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When you are planning to invest in gold, it would be wise to consult an investment consultant. He can help you match your investment goals with the right type of gold purchase. An investment firm can aid in making the right choice of gold investment products so as to hedge your portfolio. Gold bullion coins work well for those who want to capitalize on price movements of the precious metal. It is prudent to buy gold when its prices are low. But sometimes getting the right price may not be that easy. The same holds good for selling too. A buyer should not look at merely the price of the gold investment but its percentage over the gold price or the premium.
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Be especially careful not to push dirt around a coin's surface. Coins are generally made of soft metals, so anything harder than them (like small rocks) will leave scratches that can destroy the coin's value.
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Another thing to remember, when looking through organized stock, is keeping the coins in the same order that the dealer has organized them in. Usually, U.S. coins will be in year order, with the individual Mint marks grouped together under each year. Sometimes dealers aren't too picky about the Mint marks as long as the years are in order. Whatever his filing system, always be respectful of this, and if you pull a coin out of the box to examine it, be sure you put it back in the proper place.
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Are Early Gold Coins Overpriced ?
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:43:38 +0000
By Doug Winter - RareGoldCoins.com
A good client of mine recently asked me the question “are early gold coins overpriced?” As with most intelligent questions, I don’t think that this one has a pat answer. My feeling is that some early gold coins are poor value at current levels while others are good to very good ...]
United States Mint to Discontinue 350 Items in Its Numismatic Product Portfolio
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:24:01 +0000
The US Mint issued a Press release on Monday that announced the following:
“The United States Mint is conducting a comprehensive, top-to-bottom review of its numismatic product portfolio to focus next year on those products collectors most appreciate and order most often.
“We are responding to the collector community which has spoken loudly and clearly,” said United ...]
Northwest Territorial Mint Settles with Washington State Attorney General
Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:41:17 +0000
Auburn, Washington, September 19, 2008 — Northwest Territorial Mint today announced it has reached a settlement with the office of the Washington State Attorney General with regard to a lawsuit brought earlier this year.
“We are happy to announce that we have settled with the Attorney General after the state had made numerous allegations, many of ...]
