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If the return on bonds, equities and real estate is not adequately compensating for risk and inflation then the demand for gold and other alternative investments such as commodities increases. An example of this is the period of Stagflation that occurred during the 1970s and which led to an economic bubble forming in precious metals.
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A second big category of damage type we see on coins is fingerprints. The oils and acids present on one's hands can damage coins if left on the surface of the coin for an extended time. Initially, they can cause a fingerprint pattern toned area that is unattractive and lowers the value and grade of the coin. Left unattended, these oils and acids can eventually etch the surface of the coin making the fingerprint permanent. Even handling coins by their rims still allows the dangerous compounds onto the rims of the coins. Using a pair of soft cotton gloves when handling raw coins helps protect all three surfaces of the coins. Make sure you get a pair of thin gloves so that you can still feel the coin. Bulky work gloves make it harder to handle small items and increases the risk of dropping the coin.
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Bullish investors may choose to leverage their position by borrowing money against their existing gold assets and then purchasing more gold on account with the loaned funds. In order to keep the cost of debt to a minimum, these individuals would normally seek a loan in the currency with the lowest borrowing rate, which, as of April 2006, was the Japanese yen. This technique is referred to as a "yen-gold carry trade". Leverage may increase investment gains but increases risk, as, if the gold price decreases, the investor may be subject to a margin call. Leverage is also an integral part of buying gold derivatives and unhedged gold mining company shares.
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Frosty luster is considered a plus by most collectors. Unfortunately, this sort of luster is becoming harder to find as more and more gold coins are chemically treated. Coins with original frosty luster have what I call a wagon wheel effect where the luster flows clockwise and appears to almost radiate out from the center of the coin.
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Canada: Maple Leaf golf coins. Scotiabank is an official distributor of Canadian Maple Leaf gold and silver coins, which are prized as gifts of great beauty and value. The Maple Leaf gold coin is guaranteed by the Government of Canada to contain 99.99% pure gold. There is no bullion coin in the world today that is more pure.
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A Magnificent 1916 Doubled Die Nickel

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:04:05 +0000
The 1916 Doubled Die Obverse nickel is coveted by collectors, almost regardless of condition, since it rates as a URS-9 according to most sources, with between 126 and 250 pieces known. Even low-grade pieces with the date completely worn away, identified by the residual doubling on the hair ribbons, command substantial sums.
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Unusual Items: Unique “Six Cents” Coin

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:34:10 +0000
An amazing “six-cents” coin, with the obverse of the 1859 Indian cent impressed on the obverse of an 1857 half dime with some of the star, date, and Liberty details visible beneath the Indian type; the reverse, though somewhat flattened, is of the host 1857 half dime.
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Making money whole again - When dollars get damaged, all is not lost

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:19:00 +0000
There's no magic cure for money lost in the stock market, but if the cash you buried in the backyard or stashed under your mattress gets damaged, there's help at hand.

The U.S. Treasury Department's Bureau of Engraving and Printing operates a Mutilated Currency Division where workers meticulously piece together millions of dollars of U.S. banknotes that are partially destroyed in floods, fires or other calamities.

"Any currency that is mutilated, it's been damaged in some way, it's been burned, buried, we've got specialists on board who undergo a six-year training period" to put the money back together, said Len Olijar, chief financial officer at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

The department receives between $50 million and $70 million worth of mutilated money every year. Of that, technicians are able to reconstruct and redeem more than $30 million.

It's usually money people have put away for safekeeping. Often, it's been sitting untouched for years. That's part of the problem: People stash their cash in all the wrong ways.

Olijar and his technicians have seen . . .

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Key-date San Francisco Mint Morgan Dollars

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:29:36 +0000
By Rob Lehmann - www.reedededge.com
There are many dates of Morgan Dollars which are collected as the semi-keys and keys. Carson City rarities, such as the 1879-CC, 1889-CC and 1893-CC have always been at the top of most collectors want lists. New Orleans, which produced both rare and deficient quality coins has their notable run of ...]

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