Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
US Coins Forum
>
Investing in Gold/Platinum coins
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Kinstonian, post: 1594, member: 148"]I'm thinking about investing but have some questions...</p><p><br /></p><p>1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing platinum coins instead of gold coins?</p><p><br /></p><p>2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of Canadian Maple Leafs vs American Eagles?</p><p><br /></p><p>3. Is buying &amp; selling precious metals completely anonymous or confidential?</p><p><br /></p><p>4. Are gold coins considered collectors items or currency? Is the value or liquidty of the coin affected by its age or condition?</p><p><br /></p><p>5. Are gold/platinum coins worth more than their weight in gold/platinum?</p><p><br /></p><p>6. Whats the best place to buy &amp; sell precious metals?</p><p><br /></p><p>7. How much gold or money can you be in possession of before the police are able to take it? You can legally travel on planes with $10,000 in cash, but how much if you are driving? </p><p><br /></p><p>Investing in precious metals seems just like the stock market. In Feb. 1996 gold was worth $414 and in Jul 1999 it was worth $250. Its now worth around $340. It seems as though gold always makes a come back (it has to because its gold right?) and that buying low and waiting to sell high and make a profit would be easy.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Kinstonian, post: 1594, member: 148"]I'm thinking about investing but have some questions... 1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing platinum coins instead of gold coins? 2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of Canadian Maple Leafs vs American Eagles? 3. Is buying & selling precious metals completely anonymous or confidential? 4. Are gold coins considered collectors items or currency? Is the value or liquidty of the coin affected by its age or condition? 5. Are gold/platinum coins worth more than their weight in gold/platinum? 6. Whats the best place to buy & sell precious metals? 7. How much gold or money can you be in possession of before the police are able to take it? You can legally travel on planes with $10,000 in cash, but how much if you are driving? Investing in precious metals seems just like the stock market. In Feb. 1996 gold was worth $414 and in Jul 1999 it was worth $250. Its now worth around $340. It seems as though gold always makes a come back (it has to because its gold right?) and that buying low and waiting to sell high and make a profit would be easy.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
US Coins Forum
>
Investing in Gold/Platinum coins
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...