Bullion coins Gold, Silver, & Platinum Bullion coins come in several sizes. They range from less than a tenth of an ounce to whole ounces. These coins are normally legal tender with a face value. The face value is largely symbolic. Bullion coins are almost always valued higher than their face value or denomination. Example: The Silver American Eagle has a $1 denomination but the content of the silver has been more than $19 for months at the time we are writing this. Bullion coins trade very close to the value of the metals that they contain. They could serve as means to barter if other forms of currency fail. 2. Semi Numismatic Coins - Pre 1933 United States Coin Semi numismatic coinage are US coins that have a small … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2020
A Buyers’ Market for Rare Coins & Precious Metals.
In the 30 plus years I have been a professional rare coin dealer, only two things have remained constant. The market is cyclical.Long-term rare coins rise in value. In the early 1990s, according to some of the so-called experts, the rare coin market along with precious metals was over. Premiums were gone. Gold and silver were dogs. There was chatter that no one would ever buy another rare coin to attempt profit, for wealth preservation, or to transfer wealth to future generations. This, of course, all turned out to be hogwash. We have seen coins go from that point to record highs. Then we saw premiums on some coins slip to the point where we are now. The fact is, we are overdue for the next true bull market in rare … [Read more...]
Sell us your Rare Coins-we are buying!
American Rare Coin and Bullion is buying rare United States coins. We will, of course, buy as many coins as we can this summer to get our inventory heavy enough to make it to the next major show. This is the time of year that we reach out to our clients to buy rare coins more than any other! If you have coins that you have been considering selling, please give us a call. We are always interested in buying rare United States gold, silver and copper coins. If you want or need to sell your coins - call us. We will pay strong premiums for coins certified by PCGS and NGC. There are many other areas that we have focus in for individual collectors with specific wish list. Here is what we buy: All pre 1933 gold coins in any … [Read more...]
