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Precious Metal Coinage Demands Premium!

In the near past U.S. coins along with most world precious metal issues were swapped for close to spot (bullion value). But exploding demand is changing things fast. There is no longer anything common about officially minted rare metal coins. It's a comfortable feeling for the buyer knowing that when gold and silver was common in coinage, most governments released precise weights and purity. Compared to private rounds and bars that could be questionable, the average consumer of precious metal can look to add value on top of bullion worth. Premium on coins adds another plateau where the sky is the limit.

Official government coinage has many reasons to increase in value:

Precious metal- Rare metals are the world standard for owning wealth. As far as history can be traced, gold and silver can be seen as the article of wealth in virtually every civilization ever in existence. Today, all cultures have some sense of importance in precious metals with Eastern peoples having the highest regard.

Genuine- You can be sure counterfeiting is rampant and will continue to increase with precious metals demand (including jewelry). Official government issues offer a little more comfort when acquiring rare metals WHEN GENUINE. Regardless of the reputation of the seller, ALWAYS question any form of precious metal you buy. Get second and third independent opinions EVERY time you buy. ASK multiple dealers what your item would be worth when selling back. Fools are made every minute in this game unfortunately. DON'T take risks. There are NO bargains. RUN from below-market value sales for precious metals.

Rarity- Past issue precious metal coins are limited and become rarer with demand. Less supply, more demand equals higher premiums above the precious metal content so that many forces of value are working together here. Mintages within a series also cause certain coins to rise to even higher plateaus.

Coins will also become more valuable by nationality like other articles of art,history and treasure within each country. Patriotic pride and history causes higher demand locally.

Beauty- A collection of precious metal coins is limitless in scope and finding the best examples of beauty ... Silver coins can still be acquired for a few dollars on up to infinity.

The World Stage- As the world economies merge into a more common means of trade, important common standards of transaction will become known by all. Popular bullion coins will be increasingly in demand for transaction.

About values listed: A credible price is listed computing several factors: rarity, bullion value, quality demand and current demand.

Rarity: Consisting of mintage, condition, survival and/or the relationship between sheer amounts available and demand. Low mintage, condition and survival are the cornerstone of true rare coin collecting. No doubt, all high grade US coinage before 1932 can be deemed rare. US coinage thereafter until 1955 is somewhat available by degree though BU-roll populations can be down to the single digits. 1956 coinage and after are available mostly in sufficient quantities for current demand.

It's up to the market over time to determine true rarity. BU-rolls before 1940 are about out of the scope of most coin collectors to speculate on so single coins are the norm. Starting with 1940 issues, roll quantities of coins are available and a possible price range for most. A definitely energetic market exists in BU rolls for the sixteen year coinage period 1940-1955. Always consider condition, original roll, shotgun roll, mintage and bullion as factors.

After 1955, BU rolls were saved in massive quantities that still for the most part satisfies collector demand today. Most BU roll dates of the modern period can let the collector be selective.

Bullion Value BU rolls: A collectable and with many great possibilities for appreciation. Earliest silver rolls may still be a bargain even at today's prices. Official government issues will only increase in demand as precious metals prices rise. Copper cents BU rolls may not ever be rare after 1955 but quality along with copper value could be a key to the next step down affordability metal from silver.

Quality Demand: Not only condition but quality in issue will continue to drive prices. Walking Liberty half dollars and Mercury dimes will always be preferred over Franklin, Washington, Roosevelt and Kennedy silver issues. Morgan dollars already demand very high premium for quality demand. Walking Liberty half dollars will be next for premium value.

Current Demand: Meaning mostly manufactured demand for current issues. For an example, see the dealer bid's for proof sets of the late 1960's, 1970's and 1980's. It's hard to believe any permanent prices will hold down the road for modern coinage except for bullion issues. Collectors holding forty year old proof and mint sets are sorely disappointed to see the values listed and offered today. A certain 1997 roll of BU nickels is by no means more valuable than many BU rolls of the 1940's era as listed. All coinage of the modern era are available in the millions and billions. The only somewhat exception may be the early zinc cents that are rare in pristine mint condition by roll quantity. We list the state quarters in less than face value to emphasize value lost due to inflation for holding and storing. Collect for fun only. With inflation, mintages and future demand, we do not currently calculate and should not forecast much appreciation for most modern coinage issues.