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Gold and Silver Investing

In the same period gold soared from $35 to over $1,000 and silver went from $2 to over $50. Demand for silver bullion now exceeds the supply and this has been the case since 1990. The US government, once the largest holder of silver bullion, is actually buying silver. Stuppler's "Perfect Golden Storm" article, published in April 2004, made an excellent case for investing in gold and silver. Since then, the price of gold has risen 46%, while silver is up over 40% since the start of this year. While past price appreciation never guarantees future growth, these silver dollar values have consistently trended upward over time.

Coins again are the most popular way globally to hold gold bullion or silver bullion since they are so compact. There are also gold accounts at bank that investors can hold. This helps to protect you against theft, since there are no easily traceable methods of finding stolen gold or silver bars and coins.

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The wolf design will be the first in a series of new 1/2 ounce silver designs. Let's have a look how Silver in relation to Gold will be performing this year. An interesting year this year ! US Gold, Silver, Currency or World coins, I have over 35 year as collector, dealer, buying and selling coins and currency. Its always a good time to place some investment in this area for your retirement, or just for your collecting enjoyment.

Today, American Gold Eagles are the best selling gold investment bullion coins in the world. Krugerrands sell at much smaller premiums over spot than Gold Eagles. The commissions that sell and buy precious metals and the transaction costs that are charged for their gathering, reduces the potential returns. There is also high liquidity in these coins as one can go to the nearest jeweler and sell it at the same value. In short, the basic advantages of owing coins are - high liquidity and assured return.

Typical buyers of rare gold coins see it as a store of value before selling it for a profit down the line. Rare gold coins should be kept as a medium to long-term investment, preferably a minimum of five years.

There are in fact eleven distinctive grades that are used to denote the condition of the British coin. For the coins that have their inscriptions too faded to be understood is categorized as poor, while the coins with legible date and denomination are categorized as fair and good (G) and are considered mediocre coins. Proof coins are a 70 grade. Next you want to see how many were made that year.

Back in 1934, a rare 1856 Flying Eagle cent in mint condition was advertised for $12.50. Today it would cost $5,000 or more. The rare coins market has performed strongly of late, as a result of the growing interest in and popularity of alternative investments. The market is, by nature, supply constrained and should demand for coins continue to grow, this imbalance should support rising prices over the medium to long term.

In this manner, gold acts as a currency hedge. Dollar is heading further south, just where do you think this will send the price of gold? Seems to me placing a bet with gold today is equivalent to placing one's bet with Warren Buffett. When you have a child, or even before you do, start collecting gold bullion coins. When your child grows up, cash them in to send your high school graduate to the University of their choice.

Gold and silver is at a premium and therefore when the supply is depleted, there simply isn't any more! It's the classic example of supply vs. Now (2008) is a great time to invest in silver coins and bullion as silver is currently undervalued in comparison to gold. Here's how to invest in silver coins and bullion. While equities and other paper assets plummeted in value, gold bullion coins held their value throughout the period, preserving the wealth of savvy investors. Similarly, during the Asian crisis of 1997-1998, while the value of many currencies was cut in half, gold and silver retained and increased its value for Asian investors.

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