Saturday, September 17, 2011

Make Your Money Grow By Investing In Gold Coins

By Kathy Gower


Why do people buy gold coins anyway? These gold coins are not used in circulations. So why bother? There must be some good reasons why these people bother investing substantial amounts of cash into these coins.

The value of gold has always been stable. Throughout history, its price has been appreciating, more so than inflation rates at times. Thus, gold coins are a good, if not sure way, to keep your money's value growing instead of devaluing over time.

To add even more value to your investment, try looking for gold coins that are collector's items. You earn not only from the value of gold appreciating but from the collector's item itself. When the gold coin is rarer, its price increases even more over time.

In purchasing gold coins, one has to look for dealers who are known for their integrity and clean reputation in the community.

This is why it is important to approach accredited individuals and/or institutions dealing with gold coins. They may come from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation or the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS).

When you have found the right person to deal with, the next step is determining how much gold you are going to buy. Buying too much might put you at a financial risk especially if you need cash in the short term.

You have to ask yourself, "How much money can I afford to invest for a long period?" After all, you will not see a significant increase in your investment till after a few years time.

Just like in other commodities, the downside of purchasing gold is the possibility of paying more than what it is worth today. This is the reason why one has to deal with a trader with years of good reputation because these kind of traders often mark up just a little more than the true value of the commodity in the market. They make a living out of the transaction to continue to serve you more in the next transactions.

That's why, finding a reputable dealer who gives a fair price for the gold coins is very important if you ever decide to make an investment in gold coins.




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