Archive for September, 2008
Gold Krugerrands
Gold Krugerrands are coins that are made in South Africa and were originally a way to sell gold in smaller quantities to the masses. The coins contain exactly 1 oz of 22 karat gold, which is very popular with gold collectors and investors. They do however contain a very slight amount of copper which gives [...]
Seated Liberty Silver Dollars
Between 1840 and 1873, the United States Mint, which has the responsibility to issue coins for circulation in the U.S. created the Seated Liberty Silver Dollar. This stunning coin is the design of Christian Gobrecht and it depicts Lady Liberty in a seated position on one side, with a bald eagle on the reverse side.
The [...]
Why Start Collecting Coins
Coin collecting can be a fun and exciting hobby or can also be a very lucrative business. Depending on your objectives, you can start with a very low investment or you can choose to spend thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars.
For the amateur collector, Collecting coins is a great way to learn about history [...]
