Gold Coins: how important is it that is came in its original mint package?

June 1, 2009 | By In Hobbies & Crafts | Comments(2)
PeachyDay asked:


I am interested in buying some gold coins, like the American Eagle, Canadian Maple, etc.

I want to buy it for investment.

So it is it necessary/important that I get them in their orginally sealed state (as from the mint) and with a authenicity cerficate of BU (brilliant uncirculated)?

Or I can just get them in uncirculated conditions? and still be able to sell them with equal values as the sealed ones?

Thanks

Raymundo

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Where can I find fake gold coins to use for costume trim?

April 26, 2009 | By In Hobbies & Crafts | Comments(4)
Mary K M asked:


Wright’s ribbon used to have gold coins on trim for sale but I can’t find them. I’ve also found on the net belly dancers use them but they are very expensive. I just need about 20 of them. Thanks for any help.

Paul

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Are the new Presidential Gold Coins Actually Gold plated?

April 16, 2009 | By In Hobbies & Crafts | Comments(4)
s8n666999 asked:


Do these new $1 coins actually have any gold content?
I think they look and feel like a cheap game room token too.

Melvin

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Can anyone recommend gold coins for a collector?

March 23, 2009 | By In Hobbies & Crafts | Comments(6)
seeingidog asked:


My boyfriend collects coins and I was hoping to add something to his collection for his birthday. I don’t know much about it, but I know he only has one gold coin and he wants to expand that. I want to get him something interesting as well as valuable. He wanted a $50 gold proof with an Indian on one side and a buffalo on the other. Its .999 pure gold MS70 and it’s going for 700 dollars atleast online. I can’t afford something that expensive.

I am looking for a list of coins and hopefully links so I can see what they look like. Preferably gold and U.S. coins. Thanks!

Darren

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What does proof condition mean in relation to gold coins?

February 5, 2009 | By In Hobbies & Crafts | Comments(2)
M M asked:


I see a gold coin on Ebay for twice what mine sold for
It was graded as proof .69 and sealed by the grading
company. What does proof mean?

Stacy

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Should I get my gold coins graded before selling on Ebay?

January 19, 2009 | By In Hobbies & Crafts | Comments(6)
rbpa7603 asked:


I have 50 Gold coins (1990 Irish 50 ECU) that I plan to sell on Ebay. I’ve heard that some graders will give you a higher grade if you pay them more. I want to know if it is worth it to take my coins to a grader.

Megan

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Is it illegal to melt gold coins?

November 11, 2008 | By In Hobbies & Crafts | Comments(5)
s_m_i_l_e_s_22 asked:


I saw that a law was passed through the US mint that it is illegal to melt US coins, but specifically discussed pennies, nickels, and other coins in circulation. Does anyone know if it i also illegal to melt gold coins like twenty dollar coins from the 1890’s to 1900’s? If you could please include specific references for your answer.
I know that these coins are more valuable as coins and not gold melt, but i would still like to know the laws.

Marion

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