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<p>[QUOTE="calcol, post: 4646515, member: 77639"]The classic commemoratives may hold their value (I'm not predicting it) ... moderns probably won't beyond bullion value if of PM (I am predicting that). Of course, no one should collect with profit in mind, but we all should try to get the best buys possible.</p><p><br /></p><p>The classics are an interesting bunch ... many are beautiful designs ... many provide historical insight into the time they were minted and the periods, persons and locations they depict. They are interesting conversation pieces. Show a non-collector a nice Wash quarter or Jeff nickel and they'll admire the condition, but won't be otherwise impressed. It's like the ones in their pocket, just better condition. Show them a commem and be prepared for lots of questions and talking.</p><p><br /></p><p>I don't collect them ... well, except for the New Rochelle half dollar and Pan Pac gold dollar I had to have. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Collecting the classics can't be bad if you go for quality and stay in budget. Read, study, go for it, and enjoy! <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Cal[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="calcol, post: 4646515, member: 77639"]The classic commemoratives may hold their value (I'm not predicting it) ... moderns probably won't beyond bullion value if of PM (I am predicting that). Of course, no one should collect with profit in mind, but we all should try to get the best buys possible. The classics are an interesting bunch ... many are beautiful designs ... many provide historical insight into the time they were minted and the periods, persons and locations they depict. They are interesting conversation pieces. Show a non-collector a nice Wash quarter or Jeff nickel and they'll admire the condition, but won't be otherwise impressed. It's like the ones in their pocket, just better condition. Show them a commem and be prepared for lots of questions and talking. I don't collect them ... well, except for the New Rochelle half dollar and Pan Pac gold dollar I had to have. ;) Collecting the classics can't be bad if you go for quality and stay in budget. Read, study, go for it, and enjoy! :) Cal[/QUOTE]
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