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<p>[QUOTE="BigsWick, post: 61113, member: 3534"]I keep having to remind myself that the title of this tread is: <b>What Bullion to Invest in</b>.</p><p><br /></p><p>I know none of us consider higher-grade MS Double Eagles to be bullion coins, so.....</p><p><br /></p><p>I still maintian that EF/AU/lower MS Double Eagles are the way to go, especially with this particular philosophy. Double Eagles were used as currency in the USA until 1933. They can be had in many cases at a small cost over melt value. Common EF/AU/lower grade MS coins are much less likely to have been counterfited. Their cost is usually substantially less than a mid to higher graded MS coin. Their profit potential is considerable given the right circumstances. Double Eagles are recognized the world over. The list of pros is considerable.</p><p><br /></p><p>The Canadian Maple Leaf, the Chinese Panda, the American Eagle, and other true bullion coins have their positives, usually associated with their higher gold content over that of a Double Eagle. But, as a collector, I still assign a higher value to the Liberty/St. Gaudens design. They have a consistenty higher numismatic appeal over that of the small market for high-grade bullion pieces. Think of it as win-win.</p><p><br /></p><p>If we find ourselves in a crashed economy and/or a barter situation, will a raw coin of a claimed higher grade or even one "certified" in a plastic holder possess an increased value over that of a circulated coin with the same amount of gold? I have my doubts.</p><p><br /></p><p>Don't overlook Eagles, Half Eagles, or Quarter Eagles either. Sometimes they can be had for a small price over that of a Double Eagle, value multiplier notwithstanding. Personally, I prefer a mix.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="BigsWick, post: 61113, member: 3534"]I keep having to remind myself that the title of this tread is: [B]What Bullion to Invest in[/B]. I know none of us consider higher-grade MS Double Eagles to be bullion coins, so..... I still maintian that EF/AU/lower MS Double Eagles are the way to go, especially with this particular philosophy. Double Eagles were used as currency in the USA until 1933. They can be had in many cases at a small cost over melt value. Common EF/AU/lower grade MS coins are much less likely to have been counterfited. Their cost is usually substantially less than a mid to higher graded MS coin. Their profit potential is considerable given the right circumstances. Double Eagles are recognized the world over. The list of pros is considerable. The Canadian Maple Leaf, the Chinese Panda, the American Eagle, and other true bullion coins have their positives, usually associated with their higher gold content over that of a Double Eagle. But, as a collector, I still assign a higher value to the Liberty/St. Gaudens design. They have a consistenty higher numismatic appeal over that of the small market for high-grade bullion pieces. Think of it as win-win. If we find ourselves in a crashed economy and/or a barter situation, will a raw coin of a claimed higher grade or even one "certified" in a plastic holder possess an increased value over that of a circulated coin with the same amount of gold? I have my doubts. Don't overlook Eagles, Half Eagles, or Quarter Eagles either. Sometimes they can be had for a small price over that of a Double Eagle, value multiplier notwithstanding. Personally, I prefer a mix.[/QUOTE]
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