Purchasing

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GOLD COINS & NUMISMATIC COINS

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CHECK IF YOUR DEALER IS A MEMBER:

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The best way to buy gold is to

PURCHASE COMMON COINS.These should sell for 3% to 5% over gold’s spot price. If a dealer says you should pay more, look elsewhere.

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UNDERSTAND THE SALOMON INDEX.

It is based on the value of 20 extremely rare coins. Coins like American Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs and

Krugerrands are far more common and do not appreciate like rare coins.

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Be sure the gold or silver coins can be

BOUGHT AND DELIVERED AT THE PRICES QUOTED.

SEE THE COINS before you buy them and be sure the dealer can deliver the coin itself.

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Buy only

PCGS OR NGC CERTIFIED “SIGHT-SEEN”U.S. numismatic gold or silver coins with a fair

inspection period after delivery. Make sure your coin has been inspected for copper spots

and other imperfections by at least two numismatists.

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CONDUCT EXTENSIVE RESEARCH (both online and at coin shops) before purchasing numismatic coins. The valuation system can be difficult to grasp for beginners.

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CHECK THE GRADES OF COINS WITH AN INDEPENDENT SOURCE BEFORE BUYING. A reputable dealer will

stand by his product and welcome a third- party appraisal.

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BE CAREFUL OF OVERPAYING FOR COLLECTORS’ ITEMS OR GOLD COINS IN PRETTY PACKAGES.

No serious investor/ collector cares whether his/her gold coins are displayed in a pleasing manner.

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When looking to buy gold as an investment,

UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENT STRATEGIES between buying coins and buying numismatics. Buying coins is focused on the gold price. Buying numismatics is about the coin’s rarity.

SOME EXAMPLES OF NUMISMATICS:

1913 Liberty Head Nickel: $3.7 Million

1933 Double Eagle: $7.6 Million

1804 Silver Dollar, Class I: $3.8 Million

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