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Message:: [QUOTE="mlov43, post: 1797916, member: 16729"]In March of this year, an article in the WSJ featured the bullion-coin investment strategy of Jim Rogers, a colleague of George Soros' in years past.  Some of you  probably saw the article.  He's buying North Korean gold commemorative coins.  This is what the article said: By invest in, Mr. Rogers means he wants to wager against the long-term prospects for the isolated, economically struggling country. He views his purchase as a bet on the collapse of North Korea. "At some point down the line, North Korea will cease existing as a country. Then the value of the coins will go up," Mr. Rogers said. My question is this:  I know the guy has been investing for a long time, but is the idea that just because a given government ceases to exist, the precious-metal coins it issues will then increase in value? I only ask because I know nothing about bullion investing.  I've learned a lot about bullion from others at this forum, so it'd be nice to see others' opinions about this.[/QUOTE]