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The coin collection value is the most important aspect of coin collecting for most collectors. Many people regard coin collecting as an investment, so they need to be updated with market demands. In general, the valuation of a particular coin depends on its condition, mint rarity and denomination which is why collectors must build up their knowledge in these areas.

 There are many price guides which are used for referencing by coin collectors. “The Standard Catalog of World Coins” by Chester L. Krause and Clifford Mishler manage to cover coins starting from 1601, all the way down to the present time in five volumes. In the book, coins are identified and their prices are listed.  When trying to determine my coin collection value I have often referred to this publication and can personally recommend it as a good source of information.

A guide book for United States coins called the “Red Book” is published annually and is also a respected authority as a retail price guide. The “Blue Book” and the “Black Book” are also well established price guides to determine the value of a coin and thus the coin collection value. The “Coin Dealer Newsletter”, more popularly known as “the Greysheet”, is a price guide for coin dealers. The Numismatic News publishes prices for dealers, bidders and retailers. There are even online resources which maintain prices of coins like the “NumisMedia” website and a price guide for U.K. coins maintained by Tony Clayton can be found on his personal website.

As a rule rare coins are more expensive but rarity does not necessarily have to do with the age of the coin. Some Chinese coins which might be a thousand years old do not sell at high rates because they are common. The price of the coin also depends on the demand for the coin. If a lot of collectors want a particular coin, its price will get higher.

Collectors must also think about grade when establishing their coin collection value. Coin grading is a method of assessing the condition of the coin – the grade of the coin has a high determination of the eventual valuation of the coin. If a coin has been damaged its price will be reduced. Similarly, bullion also plays a role in determining value – the presence of precious metals like Gold and Silver increase the price of the coins as well. The aesthetical appeal of the coin has an effect on its price as well; it makes the coin more attractive for the collector. The American Numismatic Association has a 1-70 range for assessing coins, where 70 represents a faultless coin. The Numismatic Guarantee Corporation (NGC) and the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) are two organizations that go through the meticulous task of grading coins. Coins that have been certified by these reputable organizations have a higher value as their authenticity is more valid and reliable. ICG, Independent Coin Grading, and ANACS, handled by the American Numismatic Association are two other reliable grading services available.

Many people have accumulated tables of coin values which show coin collectors the values of particular coins – these tables can be built up over the course of a lifetime and can prove invaluable when establishing the coin collecting value; they give the collector the knowledge regarding which coins are worthy to be collected. There are also lists of coins worth collecting available with coins that are scarce ranked considerably higher. For example the 1909-S VDB Lincoln cent would be one of these coins. Items such as the legendary 1913 “V” nickel can be worth over $100,000. These hefty prices show why so many investors are willing to invest in coin collecting and expect high rates of return to their investments.

About the Author:

Jamie Singer has been collecting coins for a little over 20 years now. He has built up a large collection containing some of the most rare coins to be found. During this time he has built up a wealth of knowledge which he is now sharing on his website http://www.coincollectingrevealed.com/

For more information on the coin collecting value make sure you visit his website.

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1885 S $5 Half Eagle Liberty Head Gold Coin NGC MS62 $525.00

1902 $2.5 Quarter Eagle Liberty Head Gold Coin NGC MS63 $837.00

NGC MANDELA 90th BIRTHDAY R5 2008 GRADED MS 65 COIN $58.00

1997 US $25 Gold Eagle Coin Bullion -NGC Graded MS69 $1,250.00

2009 S MINOR 4 COIN CLAD PROOF SET NGC PF 70 UC $169.99

1 NGC storage box for ms 69 or pf 70 nickel coin new $9.24

2007 W SILVER EAGLE UNCIRCULATED NGC MS69 20 COINS $595.00

1999 & 2000-S PROOF LINCOLN CENT COINS,”NGC” PF-69UC/RD $0.99

1938 NGC MS66 RD – LINCOLN CENT – BEAUTIFUL COIN $29.99

202 West Point NGC MS70 Perfect Coin $95.00

42 Collector NGC PCGS ICG Coin Slab Display Rack Case $79.95

24 Collector NGC PCGS ICG Coin Slab Display Case Rack $52.95

1995 CHINA UNICORN 100 YUAN 10 OZ SILVER COIN NGC PF63 $102.50

1995 CHINA UNICORN 50 YUAN 5 OZ SILVER COIN NGC PF63 $102.50

1982-S PROOF KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR COIN, “NGC” PF-69UC,A+ $0.99

1980-S PROOF SUSAN B ANTHONY DOLLAR COIN, “NGC” PF-69UC $0.99

2009 NGC PF69 COMMEMORATIVE ABRAHAM LINCOLN DOLLAR COIN $0.01

2004-P NGC MS70 LEWIS & CLARK COMM SILVER DOLLAR COIN $0.01

1887 P MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR MCCLAREN NGC US Coins R47 $11.50

1908 $2.50 INDIAN HEAD QUARTER EAGLE GOLD COIN NGC MS62 $749.95

2006 PLATINUM $50 EAGLE EARLY RELEASE NGC MS70 COIN $1,888.00

2006 PLATINUM $50 EAGLE EARLY RELEASE NGC MS70 COIN $1,888.00

2010 PD US MINT HOT SPRINGS QUARTER NGC MS67 2 COIN SET $269.95

2006 NGC MS70 BU Coin American Silver Eagle MS 70 $1.29

1912 $20 St. Gaudens Gold Coin NGC AU58 $1.37

1896 $20 Double Eagle Liberty Gold Coin NGC AU58 $0.99

2010 1.85 oz Gold Eagle NGC MS70 Early Releases 4 coins $2,800.00

2007 NGC MS66 George Washington ME Lettering $1 Coin $219.99

1981-S NGC PF69 *T-1*ULTRA CAM KENNEDY HALF*GREAT COIN* $4.99

1981-S NGC PF69 *T-1*ULTRA CAM KENNEDY HALF*GREAT COIN* $4.99

2010 P BOY SCOUTS NGC MS70 Silver UNC MS 70 BU Coin $0.99

2010 P BOY SCOUTS NGC MS69 Silver UNC MS 69 BU Coin $0.99

2000 W NGC Congress Library MS70 $10 BiMetallic Coin $4,499.99

2004 LEWIS & CLARK $1 NGC MS69-EXCELLENT COIN!!!!!! $32.00

1904 Russia 10 rouble Russian Gold coin NGC MS65 $675.00

1888 MS 65 Morgan Silver Dollar Coin NGC ( 1 DAY ) $129.05

1879-CC Morgan Silver Dollar $1 Coin NGC AU DETAILS $5.50

The key dates and semi-keys of any series to date common preformed in all grades in the past and there is no fundamental reason for that to change in the future. The market for these scarce coins low mintage is driven by supply and demand and new collectors entering the market should keep demand strong and healthy. On the other side of the coin, no pun intended. If you are going to spend money to buy coins for your collection, why not buy a key and semi-keys with more potential value appreciation in the future? The investment theory is that currencies will be held for a period of time, perhaps years before that a profit can be made.

If you buy coins slabbed or raw? Note that there are no counterfeits in the market, especially in expensive key date coins. Set a limit you are willing to pay for a premium currency and do not go about it. When buying coins graded by a major rating services, ANACS, ICG, NGC and PCGS can be pretty sure the coin is authentic and the rating assigned is close to correct. Do not buy coins graded by rating services less known than others. Note: I've seen slabbed coins that have changed color and tone when they were originally classified due to improper storage over time.

Buy from a well established dealer so that you can return the coin in the event that you are not satisfied with your purchase. Expect to pay about current book value for the fundamental problem of free dates and semi-keys. If the sale price sounds too good to be true, it probably is. No bargain basement prices are, simply because Demand is so strong for these coins. In most cases, the concessionaire had to pay the higher price itself and is unwilling or unable to supply the currency.

Displays of major currencies are a good place to find a variety of coins that are looking for under one roof with knowledgeable dealers across the country. Internet auctions are dangerous at best, especially when buying raw coins. Be careful because many sellers do not know how to grade coins, much less know if the coin is a forgery. They claim to write in their description of the coin of something to the effect that "there are coin-grade students using images or scans we have provided. "The sad part is that the companies running these auctions make much money from listing fees, final value fees etc. However, no responsibility of what is sold to the buyer and not do anything to stop vendors from selling coins under the circumstances. Avoid this type of auction completely.

Learn to grade the coins you want, before buying the coins! The ANA (American Numismatic Association) publishes a book on the classification of the coin called Ana grading standards. Buy the book. Many books and articles have been written by experts on classification of coins and are available for specific coin series. Remember that qualifies currency is not an exact science, is a subjective matter that is why it is important that you become a student of knowledge to yourself.

Any type of investment involves risk and the rare coin market is no different from other markets in this regard. The currency market can be and is very volatile at times. You could lose your money or not make any money at all. Never invest more money than you can afford to lose. Nobody can look into a magic crystal ball and predict the future. If that were true, we would all be billionaires!

About the Author:

I have been involved in the coin business for over twenty five years. I buy and sell raw and certified coins by ANACS, ICG, NGC and PCGS.

http://www.coinliquidations.com

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