الأحد، 3 أغسطس 2014

Why The Most Valuable Coins Can Be An Excellent Investment

By Jessica Drury


Since the beginning of time people have enjoyed hoarding things. Many people develop a passion for collecting specific objects and they will go to great lengths to enlarge their collections. There is no limit to the types of objects people like to collect. In fact, some collections are rather bizarre. Collecting minted tender is a particularly popular and potentially even profitable hobby. Some of the most valuable coins fetch extremely high prices.

There are many different factors that influence the motivation of collectors. Some simply build collections because they enjoy the look and feel of the tender. Others are classified as accidental collectors. These are people that inherited collections and that somehow become entranced themselves. There are also many collectors that see their collections as investments and a way to earn a profit by concentrating on collection coins worth money.

Many collectors subscribe to a specific theme. Some will only collect coins made from a very specific metal. Others will focus on a specific country or period. Yet others will only want tender that has been issued by a specific mint and there are even collectors that will not want a tender that does not feature a very special theme, such as animals, plants or the faces of heads of state.

Supply and demand play a big role in determining the value of coins but this is by no means the only factor involved. Some collectors will pay much more for a specific piece missing from their collections. The condition of the tender is also important. Organizations such as the American Numismatic Association also provide grading services to collectors and dealers.

The most expensive coin on the planet today is the Flowing Hair Dollar, a copy of which sold in 2013 for more than ten million US dollars. This was the first minted tender issued by the US Federal government. It was minted in 1794 and 1795 after the first federal mint was established in 1792. By 1795 the Flowing Hair design was replaced by the Draped Bust version, also very sought after to this day.

The rarest specimen in the world, and second most expensive, is the Double Eagle, a golden US 20 dollar minted tender. Half a millions was minted in 1933, but all of them, except two were melted down again. One remains in the possession of a private collector, who paid seven and a half million dollar for it in 2002. The other is part of the US National Numismatic collection.

This hobby can become very expensive. It is vital to belong to a club where experienced members can impart valuable advice. There are also numerous sites on the internet that is certainly worth perusing. Before making any purchases, it is deemed wise to first settle upon a theme. Purchases should only be made from respected experts in the field of numismatics. Valuable collections should be insured and kept in a safe place.

Collecting things can be an extremely rewarding hobby. Regardless of the reason why hobbyists embark upon the collection of minted tender, it is always a good idea to learn as much as possible about the tender collected. It is always important to make sure that collections are kept safe and that each piece is properly cared for. In many cases it is necessary to take out insurance.




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