Friday, October 2, 2009

Collectible Coins as an Asset Class

Treasured as a store of value for thousands of years, precious metal coins are an important and secure asset. Paper currencies may come and go, but gold and other precious metals endure. They have maintained long term value for thousands of years, and are not directly affected by the economic policies of individual countries and don't depend on a "promise to pay." Collector Coins have demonstrated extremely favorable characteristics as an investable asset class, including relatively low volatility and stable, consistent returns over extended periods. In fact, the long-term average returns have exceeded many, more widely used asset classes, such as stocks, bonds, real estate, and commodities.

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