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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;ajm229, post: 149941, member: 3350&quot;]Some additional comments: </p><p>- Policy &amp; Image: Though some issuing bodies may be more &quot;stringent&quot; with their issuance policies, that alone does not make the coin/medal any more valuable. The three major factors determining the value of a coin are CONDITION, MINTMARK, and YEAR, with the condition being the number one factor in most cases.</p><p><br /></p><p>- Authenticity: Any coin that is issued is authentic - to it&#039;s issuing body. Plus, not all numismatic items need be issued by an international country or institution. For example, some Civil War tokens were issued privately, and not by a country or national institution, but they are nonetheless popular numismatic items.</p><p><br /></p><p>- Age - Just because a coin is older does not automatically make it more valuable. An 1899 Indian Cent will almost always be less expensive to purchase in a set than a 1922 plain Lincoln cent in the same condition. The age of a coin is not the only factor to consider when determining the value of a coin. The specific year, mintmark, and condition are the three most important factors.</p><p><br /></p><p>Collecting in general shouldn&#039;t only be about the value of the coins in the future - those that are only worried about that are called investors, and not collectors. Collectors should also take into consideration whether or not they will enjoy collecting certain series of coins - for example, I don&#039;t really care to start or complete a set of US Large Cents, because I don&#039;t really like the design, but I am very anxious to complete a set of Lincoln cents, because for me, completing that set is something I enjoy.</p><p><br /></p><p>Zuhairy&#039;s comments are a good start-off point for those considering in investing in coins, but I would hope those interested in investing also have some small interest in collecting, and will take the comments of others on this forum to heart!</p><p><br /></p><p>AJM[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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