What are the qualities of items that will increase in value. - items that are cutoff early (like some proof eagles) - items that have a great appeal (Buffalo dollar) - oddball commems (unc gold Capital visitor center) - crossover appeal (Jackie Robinson gold commem) - first year (1999 proof set) Throw in your ideas on what qualities help to know which mint items will increase in value.
I look for items that are completely overlooked and unwanted and therefore relatively inexpensive, but with potential collector value. Up until recently, the gold commemorative coins fit this description. I bought a number of them [slabbed and original packaging] from the 1980s below bullion value, when it was much lower than today's bullion value. They aren't really scarce enough to attract attention now, but may be appreciated more by the next generation of collectors [or the one after that]. I found it odd that you could buy a PF69 gold commem under melt value, but a PF69 gold bullion coin would sell for a premium. I'm not sure that pricing will remain in the future. The gold commems from the 90s have lower mintages [a plus] but higher premiums [a minus]. Platinum coins might be worth a look because the mintages are low. The half ounce gold eagle might appreciate because it is the only $25 denomination ever made and will be needed for a lot of future type sets. I think the silver commems are overpriced, probably because they are more popular.
I know they won't have as much draw as the state quarters, but I am looking forward to the Presidential dollars starting in 2007. Hopefully the 2007 proof set will increase in value the way the 1999 one has. I plan to buy several of the clad and silver as an investment.
I agree, hllywood-I'm planning on getting a set of the 2007 presidential dollars-mainly because I like the presidents...don't expect me to get the Clinton coin, though :mouth:
I purchase the coins that have good eye appeal and or fits into a certain motif for me. Speculative buying I try to leave to the stock brokers. I wish I could afford every coin the Mint puts out each year. If I make a purchase and it happens to be a coin of "key date" significance, well I just got lucky. Granted, I do keep my eyes open for a cutoff coin and that why I like this forum... to learn from the wise.
