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Lamone · 3 September 2009, 08:21 AM

With the price of gold on the rise (close to all time high).
Anyone collects gold coins, gold bars?

Numismatist · 3 September 2009, 08:22 AM

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Idle Swede · 3 September 2009, 08:30 AM

What is the right hand center coin?

BigHat · 3 September 2009, 08:36 AM

I'd like to buy some coins but really haven't investigated it well enough to ascertain who has fair prices and who screws you. Love a find a fair deal on some Maple Leafs etc.

I don't think they are a serious investment for other than a SHTF scenario. Of course, that's important and $10K invested for that could be a lifesaver in a worse case scenario. In that case, 1 oz coins might be too much (like a wallet full of $1000 bills) for bartering and maybe silver or 1/10 gold coins might be better.

Any thoughts?

Lamone · 3 September 2009, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHat

I'd like to buy some coins but really haven't investigated it well enough to ascertain who has fair prices and who screws you. Love a find a fair deal on some Maple Leafs etc.

I don't think they are a serious investment for other than a SHTF scenario. Of course, that's important and $10K invested for that could be a lifesaver in a worse case scenario. In that case, 1 oz coins might be too much (like a wallet full of $1000 bills) for bartering and maybe silver or 1/10 gold coins might be better.

Any thoughts?

I would ask Chris "Numismatic"

for any advice/info/thoughts.

Lamone · 3 September 2009, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

What is the right hand center coin?

They're all Belgian Leopold II 20 franc coins. They've got a nice coat of arms, similar to your picture.

lakeros · 3 September 2009, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHat

I'd like to buy some coins but really haven't investigated it well enough to ascertain who has fair prices and who screws you. Love a find a fair deal on some Maple Leafs etc.

I don't think they are a serious investment for other than a SHTF scenario. Of course, that's important and $10K invested for that could be a lifesaver in a worse case scenario. In that case, 1 oz coins might be too much (like a wallet full of $1000 bills) for bartering and maybe silver or 1/10 gold coins might be better.

Any thoughts?

For the SHTF scenario you are right on track, you would want a mix of silver coins either 1 ounce or get a hold of dimes, quarters before 1964 and then a mix of small and large gold coins. You will pay a higher premium on the smaller gold coins but if you had to use it for bartering that is the least of your worries.

Just my 2 cents

And yes I collect coins gold and silver.

Idle Swede · 3 September 2009, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lamone

They're all Belgian Leopold II 20 franc coins. They've got a nice coat of arms, similar to your picture.

Thanks, that's what I thought it was.

theloxmyth · 3 September 2009, 10:31 AM

Yep!

DARK_KNIGHT · 3 September 2009, 11:35 PM

I do not collect them per se, but I do have both gold coins and gold bars.

I would like to collect gold coins but don't have the knowledge, so I just buy them for their gold content.

Jimbits76 · 3 September 2009, 11:51 PM

I collect proof gold sovereigns for the boy along with proof silver eagles and uncirculated britannias.

Not much but a little and they shine nicely!

J

Lamone · 4 September 2009, 09:40 AM

They're a great investment as the price of gold skyrocketed. Today, it's at $991.80/oz.

drtooth73 · 4 September 2009, 10:09 AM

I have a series of gold russian pre-revolution roubles in 5, 10, and 15 rouble denominations, missing the 7.5 and 25 for the whole set.
Should of bought those two when gold was $300/ounce.

unclesallie · 4 September 2009, 10:24 AM

24K gold chain, gold coins. you get charged a premium when you buy and when you sell, but it's a great investment, and more aesthetically pleasing than a stock certificate(although some here would, i'm sure, disagree).

Bisquitlips · 4 September 2009, 12:31 PM

Love to collect them!! And the Cubans!

Wink · 7 September 2009, 05:25 AM

I have a nice portfolio of gold coins, both numismatic and bullion, U.S. and foreign. I have "bought on the dips" for about 33 years. I began acquiring Krugerrands in the 1970s. I have some Maple Leafs I bought at $297 each. On the bullion side, I bought only the one ounce sizes--never any fractionals. I am not a "gold bug," but I believe prudent investors should have a little.

Best,
Wink

mustangbrad · 7 September 2009, 10:20 AM

Nice coins. Gold is too high for me. I'll see if we break 1k. If we hit and it dumps, I will be looking to go short the gld.

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3 September 2009, 08:30 AM	#3
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3 September 2009, 08:36 AM	#4
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	I'd like to buy some coins but really haven't investigated it well enough to ascertain who has fair prices and who screws you. Love a find a fair deal on some Maple Leafs etc. I don't think they are a serious investment for other than a SHTF scenario. Of course, that's important and $10K invested for that could be a lifesaver in a worse case scenario. In that case, 1 oz coins might be too much (like a wallet full of $1000 bills) for bartering and maybe silver or 1/10 gold coins might be better. Any thoughts?

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DARK_KNIGHT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jack Location: Dothan Watch: Cartier Posts: 1,236	I do not collect them per se, but I do have both gold coins and gold bars. I would like to collect gold coins but don't have the knowledge, so I just buy them for their gold content.

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Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	I collect proof gold sovereigns for the boy along with proof silver eagles and uncirculated britannias. Not much but a little and they shine nicely! J

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Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	They're a great investment as the price of gold skyrocketed. Today, it's at $991.80/oz.

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drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	I have a series of gold russian pre-revolution roubles in 5, 10, and 15 rouble denominations, missing the 7.5 and 25 for the whole set. Should of bought those two when gold was $300/ounce.

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unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	24K gold chain, gold coins. you get charged a premium when you buy and when you sell, but it's a great investment, and more aesthetically pleasing than a stock certificate(although some here would, i'm sure, disagree).

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Wink Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 84	I have a nice portfolio of gold coins, both numismatic and bullion, U.S. and foreign. I have "bought on the dips" for about 33 years. I began acquiring Krugerrands in the 1970s. I have some Maple Leafs I bought at $297 each. On the bullion side, I bought only the one ounce sizes--never any fractionals. I am not a "gold bug," but I believe prudent investors should have a little. Best, Wink

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mustangbrad Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: brad Location: il Watch: 16613 Posts: 286	Nice coins. Gold is too high for me. I'll see if we break 1k. If we hit and it dumps, I will be looking to go short the gld.

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