Coin
collecting in the United States became popular almost as soon
as coins were first made. Although many of the early collectors
were Englishmen, some of the founders of U.S. numismatics include
Lonin G. Parmelee, Harold P. Newland and T. Harrison Garrett
whose incredible collection was sold around the time the principle
of U.S. Rare Coin Investments was making efforts at turning
his own hobby into a profession in the 1970’s.
Today, rare coins are considered sound investments and in fact
have been featured numerous times in the Wall Street Journal,
Barron’s, Money Magazine, on CNBC, and numerous other financial
publications. Investment professionals from Harry Browne to
independent financial planners have recommended some portion
of one’s investment portfolio to contain precious metals and
rare gold and silver coins. Some suggest
as much as 25% of one's overall wealth be placed in a position
of rare coins and precious metals. In other words, rare
coins have been no secret to those "in the know".
Informed investors have long considered coins not only as a
means for capital appreciation, but also as a way to secure
long term retirement goals, establish a confidential low key
way of protecting their own investment assets to balance out
the fluctuations in dollar related portions of their holdings
and to enjoy owning something they have learned that over time,
would stay in demand, hence providing safety as well as possibly
spotting and owing certain rare coins that have been for the
most part undervalued, and subsequently realizing a higher demand
thereby showing great profits when sold down the road.
Investing
in rare coins up till the new wave of fresh investment dollars
coming into the industry recently, was considered a long-term
investment. Frankly, the investor should consider this approach
as a means to a more diversified portfolio. Too often in the
past, unskilled investors equated portfolios with stocks and
bonds. However as seasoned investors have seen and as the modern
portfolio theory has suggested, one should strongly consider
investing in assets that can have a counter effect to the dollar
and most other dollar related (and reported) securities. This
approach “spreads out” one’s portfolio and reduces risk. Take
for example one who purchased gold, silver, rare coins and other
forms of hard assets using this approach as well as a means
to hedge against weakening trends in currency and securities
markets. Even if the dollar related securities portion of the
portfolio didn’t perform well, the overall portfolio generally
reacted favorably due to this diversification.
We at U.S. Rare Coin Investments
have been involved in the research, trading and financial aspects
of rare coins and gold and silver, precious metals for decades.
We feel that especially now, in today’s atmosphere of uncertainty
in the global economic climate, as well as changes in the US
financial markets with regard to a variety of reasons, from
uncertain tax consequences and changes, increasing reliance
on foreign manufactured products, the seeming instability and
somewhat wild fluctuations in the stock markets as well as what
would appear to be a bottoming of interest rates, that today
may represent one of the true windows of opportunity
for beginning the formation of a rare coin investment portfolio,
as well as the recommendations to those who are already involved
and have a position in rare coins to take a more aggressive
posture. Those who have coins, whether purchased or inherited
should seek out expert advice now, and formulate an intelligent
financial plan in which to capitalize on these changes in the
economic atmosphere, thereby securing a more profitable and
secure future in their own lives and the well being of their
families.
Relationships
we have built over many years in the trade, as well as a strong
following with collectors and investors which include some of
America’s most wealthy families gives us the “inner circle edge”
when it comes to helping you sell your valuables, or as you
begin or evolve into the deeper facets of the rare coin business
as many can attest. Our abilities and representation stretches
on several continents through personal relationships, affiliations
and expert inside representation. Please read more in our services
section to see what we can do for you in this wonderful world
of rare coins and tangible assets.
How
to Invest in Gold Coins
No matter how you slice it, melt it or pound it, gold is
a stable investment that, if you invest correctly, will always
give you a return on your money. Investing in gold coins is
one of the best ways to get into gold but it requires some
knowledge and savvy. Read on to learn how to invest in gold
coins.
1- Decide on the percentage of your investment portfolio
that you want to buy gold with. If you're new to investing
in gold or in coins, you should consider an investment that's
between 10 and 30 percent of your total capital allocation.
You can choose which end of the range you want to be on by
thinking about how well or poorly the economy is doing, in
your view.
2- Invest in the yellow metal now instead of giving in to
the investor's temptation of waiting for that fortuitous price
drop. Since gold is unlike stocks in the sense that it doesn't
have management or bad earnings reports to jilt it every few
months, it's unlikely to have sudden, steep dips. For this
reason, you should buy gold coins when you have made the decision
to do so.
3- Buy gold coins from reputable sources since impure gold
is not going to give you the return on investment that you
want (and may not give you a return at all). The U.S. Mint
is the first place to look at gold coins as their coin programs,
such as the First Spouse gold coin line, offer guaranteed
quality that never come with a concern for counterfeit.
4- Consider buying rare gold coins since the collector's
value of the coins can up the natural value of the gold. Be
aware that buying rare coins is risky if you don't know what
you're doing, so make sure to buy through a reputable coin
collection and auction house such as U.S. Rare Coin Investments.
Also, get the coin appraised by an independent appraiser before
you finalize any sale.
Investing in Coins - Coin
Investing - Investing in Gold Coins
Coin
collecting in the United States became popular almost as soon
as coins were first made. Although many of the early collectors
were Englishmen, some of the founders of U.S. numismatics include
Lonin G. Parmelee, Harold P. Newland and T. Harrison Garrett
whose incredible collection was sold around the time the principle
of U.S. Rare Coin Investments was making efforts at turning
his own hobby into a profession in the 1970’s.
Investing
in rare coins up till the new wave of fresh investment dollars
coming into the industry recently, was considered a long-term
investment. Frankly, the investor should consider this approach
as a means to a more diversified portfolio. Too often in the
past, unskilled investors equated portfolios with stocks and
bonds. However as seasoned investors have seen and as the modern
portfolio theory has suggested, one should strongly consider
investing in assets that can have a counter effect to the dollar
and most other dollar related (and reported) securities. This
approach “spreads out” one’s portfolio and reduces risk. Take
for example one who purchased gold, silver, rare coins and other
forms of hard assets using this approach as well as a means
to hedge against weakening trends in currency and securities
markets. Even if the dollar related securities portion of the
portfolio didn’t perform well, the overall portfolio generally
reacted favorably due to this diversification.
Relationships
we have built over many years in the trade, as well as a strong
following with collectors and investors which include some of
America’s most wealthy families gives us the “inner circle edge”
when it comes to helping you sell your valuables, or as you
begin or evolve into the deeper facets of the rare coin business
as many can attest. Our abilities and representation stretches
on several continents through personal relationships, affiliations
and expert inside representation. Please read more in our services
section to see what we can do for you in this wonderful world
of rare coins and tangible assets.