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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;lordmarcovan, post: 2784174, member: 10461&quot;]<font face="Georgia"><a href="http://www.ebay.com/rpp/coins" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.ebay.com/rpp/coins" rel="nofollow">Or so says eBay</a>, in a page I asked them to correct more than a year ago.</font></p><p><font face="Georgia"><br /></font></p><p><font face="Georgia">It&#039;s just a hunch, but I believe this article might just have been authored by an orangutan.&nbsp; The &quot;Egypt&quot; thing isn&#039;t the only howler in there by any means:</font></p><p><br /></p><blockquote><p><font face="Verdana">&quot;Collect a Little Piece of Economic History</font></p></blockquote><p><br /></p><blockquote><p><font face="Verdana">People have been using coins for currency for thousands of years. <b><span style="color: #ff0000">The first coins date back to ancient Egypt in 650 B.C.</span></b>, so it’s no wonder old coins draw so much interest. Coins are among the most popular collectors&#039; items on eBay and in the collecting world overall. Both amateur and experienced collectors are sure to find a fascinating array of coins, from Buffalo nickels to Silver Eagle coins to Peace Dollars, on eBay.</font></p><p><font face="Verdana"><br /></font></p><p><font face="Verdana">Shop for Bullion Coins</font></p><p><font face="Verdana"><br /></font></p><p><font face="Verdana">Because they are expensive to produce and popular among coin collecting connoisseurs, bullion coins usually come at a premium price. On eBay, you can find <a href="https://www.ebay.com/b/Platinum-Bullion/177655/bn_1642992" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.ebay.com/b/Platinum-Bullion/177655/bn_1642992" rel="nofollow">platinum bullion</a>, <a href="https://www.ebay.com/b/Gold-Bullion/45134/bn_1642102" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.ebay.com/b/Gold-Bullion/45134/bn_1642102" rel="nofollow">gold bullion</a> coins and bullion coins made from silver and other precious metals.</font></p><p><font face="Verdana"><br /></font></p><p><font face="Verdana">Hunt Down Rare Coins</font></p><p><font face="Verdana"><br /></font></p><p><font face="Verdana">eBay makes it easy to find exactly what you’re looking for, so you won’t have to check multiple coin shops for those hard-to-get pieces. The rarer the coin, the higher the value. Famous rare coins can sell for millions of dollars. Some of those in top demand include:</font></p><p><font face="Verdana"><br /></font></p></blockquote><p> <ul> <li><font face="Verdana">The <a href="https://www.ebay.com/b/Morgan-Dollars-1878-1921/39464/bn_16563830" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.ebay.com/b/Morgan-Dollars-1878-1921/39464/bn_16563830" rel="nofollow">Morgan Silver Dollar</a>, which has a high liquidation rate.</font></li> <li><font face="Verdana"><a href="https://www.ebay.com/b/Franklin-Half-Dollars-1948-1963/11973/bn_16562803" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.ebay.com/b/Franklin-Half-Dollars-1948-1963/11973/bn_16562803" rel="nofollow">Franklin Half Dollars</a>, which are <b><span style="color: #ff0000">rare</span></b> and high quality. <b><span style="color: #ff0000">Only 445 million Franklins were produced between 1950 and 1963, and they were the only ones ever made.</span></b></font></li> <li><font face="Verdana"><a href="https://www.ebay.com/b/US-Gold-20-Coins/39472/bn_16566278" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.ebay.com/b/US-Gold-20-Coins/39472/bn_16566278" rel="nofollow">The $20 Gold Double Eagle</a>, made from 96 percent troy ounce gold. The value of the $20 Gold Double Eagle varies with the price of gold.</font></li> <li><font face="Verdana"><a href="https://www.ebay.com/b/Mercury-Dimes-1916-1945/41090/bn_16563671" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.ebay.com/b/Mercury-Dimes-1916-1945/41090/bn_16563671" rel="nofollow">Mercury dimes</a>, <b><span style="color: #ff0000">made between 1936 and 1942</span></b>, are among the most beautiful U.S. coins. These collectible coins are <b><span style="color: #ff0000">exceptionally rare and difficult to obtain.</span></b></font></li> <li><font face="Verdana">Indian Head Gold Coins MS 62 Condition are popular among coin collectors, particularly the $2.50, $5 and $10 versions.</font></li> </ul> <blockquote><p><font face="Verdana">Discover a Unique Error Coin</font></p><p><font face="Verdana"><br /></font></p><p><font face="Verdana">Error coins are coins with mint mistakes—but those mistakes only increase their value among collectors.Because they are so scarce, error coins are highly sought after. Collectors can find a unique selection of error coins on eBay.</font></p><p><font face="Verdana"><br /></font></p><p><font face="Verdana">Build Your Exonumia Collection</font></p><p><font face="Verdana"><br /></font></p><p><font face="Verdana">Exonumia coins are coins that were never issued by a government for currency. These include commemorative coins, challenge coins, thematic coins, reproduction coins, proof coins, casino chips, bimetallic coins, metals, and tokens. As they slip into collections, old coins are becoming scarcer, making them a hotter commodity than ever among collectors. Whether you’re a new collector with an interest in Canadian and U.S. coins or an experienced expert looking for a specific silver coin, let eBay be your source for finding the perfect addition to your collection.&quot;</font></p></blockquote><p>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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