Anyone wanting a relatively safe and fun way to invest their money may want to consider joining the growing rare gold and silver coin collector’s market. Due to the increasing number of people starting their own collection, the lower rates of interest, the decreasing value of the dollar and the daily changes in the stock market, the coin market is exploding. That combined with the shrinking supply of available coins has resulted in the value of both gold and silver coins experiencing a continued growth.
There are many additional benefits to beginning coin collecting. Since neither gold nor silver can be duplicated or manufactured by humans, so their value remains constant, which is very reassuring to investors.
Another appealing benefit is that because gold and silver are legal tender, they can easily be transferable into immediate cash should an emergency or disaster arise.
A collector can also defer taxation on their investment. That is because as the value of their collection increases, the investment is not subject to taxes until the coins are liquidated or sold. Only profits are subjected to the capital gains taxes. There are also no taxes imposed if the investor chooses to exchange or trade their coins for an equal or higher valued coin collection.
There is also the risk of holding only paper assets to take into consideration. The value of such assets is in a constant state of movement due to the instability in today’s financial markets. Owning hard assets whose value remains constant can protects the investor from losing money due to circumstances beyond their control.
For centuries, rare coins have proven to be a real hedge against inflation. It is also a fun and exciting hobby for many who have begun collecting.
In closing, there are several factors to be considered before purchasing a coin such as mintage, coin availability and market trends. It is recommended beginners consult with a professional coin collector or company to teach them how to look for and obtain coins that have the best potential for turning their investment into profit.