Gold Investing - The Case for Semi-Numismatic Coins

If you are a casual gold investor, you have probably concentrated on gold bullion coins. As a result, your potential profit is limited to the price increase in gold with no other factors involved.

Once you have a nice amount of gold bullion in your possession, you may want to look at semi-numismatic gold coins. Why? Because it gives you the opportunity to profit from the rising price of gold as well as the demand for the types of coins you happen to invest in. The two coins you might want to consider are the $20 Liberty (1850-1907) and the $20 St. Gaudens (1907-1933).

There is so much history wrapped up in these two coins, you will be pleased with owning them even if you only have one of each. They have stood the test of time and are recognized world-wide as having value and good investor demand.

But you don't have to spend a fortune on them IF you stays with the lower grades of uncirculated coins (MS60-MS62) or the circulated grades of XF or AU. Just make sure you are dealing with a reputable local or national dealer. And you may want to investigate certified coins by either NGC or PCGS.

Happy Investing.