Where to begin?

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I can't advise you OP because very little of what I've bought (numismatic wise) has not appreciated very much in the years that I've accumulated it......but, ya know what? I don't care because it's what I collect. You seem to be a person who wishes to 'invest'......on second thought, I do have a piece of advice. Don't invest in coins.........

 

There is a broader insight to all this discussion. For the first time ever, the worldwide level of DEBT is so astronomical that a "new" risk has evolved. If and when markets crash, the risk now exists that some large number of investors (in whatever) must sell their investments to meet margin calls, for whatever price they can get. The more widespread the panic selling, the lower the prices (of whatever). The "whatever" could be precious metals, coins, stamps, antiques, art, a large number of popular categories suddenly subject to emergency liquidation.

There has always been panic selling, but now it could be global, and that risk hangs over ALL the popular investments; you have to live with the new paradigm.

You also have to consider the nature of active and passive investments. Rental housing is an active investment, because it earns additional income, as a direct result of the investor's efforts and expertise; precious metals, art, antiques, etc., are passive investments, as your gain comes from incremental increases in price levels in the marketplace.

 

OP, if you simply wish to convert some cash into basically PM, but have a little "fun" with it, I would say stay away from government issues. Usually the surcharge over PM value is pretty steep. If you want a little gold I would suggest a few $20 gold coins. They have almost an ounce of gold, and can be bought for not much over bullion for circulated examples, (like EF or AU). Or, you could buy slabbed uncirculated coins like MS 62 for not much more. Having a chunk of gold from the 19th century, or a St. Gaudens double eagle to me is cooler than just an ounce of gold. If you like, you could also work your way down, and buy $10 pieces, and maybe a couple $5 pieces. However, the smaller the denomination the more premium versus gold you will be paying. However, you could create a little gold type set for $10k.

 

I think what Paul is trying to say is....

Buy high grade Jefferson nickels from him.

 

Btw OP, this is Greg's attempt at humor.

He isn't serious. Paul would never say such things.

 

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Wow there a few ave you can go.Me I would not buy stock unless Southern Company. there the only stock is the only one left with the ck+balances that FDR put in place since the Great Depression.

Were I would got with that much money is US=World gold coins 22kt or 24kt and 90% Silver +999.9 silver "look at Mintage numbers for all
"forget buying any CAC rated coins.that just is asking you to Pay More!"
@just buy a few books that have been note a few pages back teacher yourself how to Grade a Coin


bullion the bullion I would pick is Palladium or Rhodium both are used in all your new toys cell phones etc .