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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;phubanks, post: 816616, member: 23286&quot;]a few notes:</p><p><br /></p><p>Generally you can buy gold for a 5.5% premium (premium over spot) ... although premiums do vary and can range from 5.5% to 9.5% ... i like American Gold Eagles because they are so beautiful and recognizable</p><p><br /></p><p>American Silver Eagles generally sell for a much higher premium over spot (14 to 19%) than the Gold Eagles ... I think this might be due to the heaviness of say $1000 worth of coins and their associated storage costs.&nbsp; If you want to get the best deal on silver buy bags of circulated 90% silver coins.&nbsp; You can get a bag of circulated franklin half dollars for 5.5% over spot (or buy partial bags for slightly more over spot).</p><p><br /></p><p>However I do have to say that American Silver Eagles are gorgeous.&nbsp; And if you are only buying a few.&nbsp; You should own some.&nbsp; They are fun to look at and show.</p><p><br /></p><p>One advantage of gold over silver is it&#039;s easier to store and carry with you (and easier to hide).</p><p><br /></p><p>In terms of investment: it&#039;s a tough call ... gold is popular because many countries are buying gold right now as a reserve currency so the demand is very high.&nbsp; China wants to buy a lot of gold too.&nbsp;&nbsp; Silver is good because it does have industrial uses ... Gold is only $100 off it&#039;s record high of $1220 an ounce reached in November ... While silver is selling for about 1/3 of it&#039;s all time high price of near $50 an ounce in 1980 ... So I can see the argument that silver has more upside as a percent basis.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>What you could do is buy half and half ... buy a smaller American Eagle Gold coin (say the 1/2 ounce coin) ... with the other half of your money buy either American Silver Eagles or circulated Franklin Halfs.&nbsp; The premium difference for silver coins is not that important if you are only buying a few. </p><p><br /></p><p>This is a great source for bullion coins ... (pretty good prices)</p><p><a href="http://www.goldeneaglecoin.com" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.goldeneaglecoin.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.goldeneaglecoin.com</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Good Luck![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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