New 2011 Canada Silver Cystallized Christmas Tree

The Canadian 2011 Crystallized Christmas Tree may be of particular interest for those in search of that gift that will show value now and for years to come. The obverse a traditional scene from Holidays past features a star-topped Christmas tree in a front parlour window with lovingly-wrapped gifts arranged at its base.  When you look at this coin you see the remarkable detail that the Canadian Mint has added to this 1oz silver coin.

This Canada 2011 $20 Crystallized Christmas Tree Fine Silver Proof Coin sets itself apart from other Numismatic Collectible coins with a distinctive theme for Christmas.  Each coin measures 38mm, is encapsulated and presented in a maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve.  This would be an asset to any collection as well as a rare Christmas collectible with a maximum mintage of only 15,000 worldwide.

Rare 15% Coupon Code

Today Coin Mercantile has a rare promotion for Facebook users!  Like us on Facebook and receive a 15% off coupon code for orders over $100.

Excellent article about Smart Silver Investing.

This article is a great article about Silver.  The author David Morgan makes many points as to why silver is a great investment to help diversify your investment portfolio.  Use this link to read his article: How to Make Money Investing in Silver

Two great Silver investments are Bullion and Numimatics.  The Bullion bars and coins available today usually is worth its weight plus a small 5-7% premium.  Numismatics will cost more than Bullion because unlike Bullion they are limited in Mintage and sizes.  The fact that they are hard to find gives Numismatics a Collector Premium.


NZ Kiwi 2009 1oz Silver

Australia 10oz Silver Bar

Neither investment option is garaunteed but history has shown that both have grown exponentially.  An ounce of Silver two years ago was about $15/oz and now trades for about $35/oz.  Likewise a 1oz Numismatic coin from New Zealand sold in 2009 was worth about $43 and is now selling for over $100.  Both types gained over the last two years even with the Economic roller coaster the world has been riding.  More coins and bars like this are avaialable at www.coinmerc.com.

Great Article I found today about Numismatic Collectible Coins sold at Coin Mercantile

It is not always easy to explain why coins are worht more than their face value.  I found an article today that helps clear the mud very well.  We have always believed that Numismatic coins are for Investors and Collectors. 


Face Value not True value of Gold USA Coins

2008 5oz Silver Figure Skating Proof Coin

Coins found from around the world are often times worth more because they are hard to come by.  Coin Mercantile has always specialized in doing the research required and importing as many world coins as possible for our customers.  Most of our coins are rare coins with very high purity.  Like this coin Belarus 2008 100 Rubles for the 2010 Olympics in Figure Skating only had 500 minted in the world.  This and many others from around the world grow in value over time because they are near impossible to find, even with the revolution of the internet.

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Save on Gold and Silver Coins for the remainder of the Summer

Coin Mercantile has a special offer for the rest of August.  If you buy over $150 worth of product you can save 10% on your order.  Use the Coupon Code SUMMERGOLD!!

Gold used to gelp hedge against the dollar

The US dollar remains down against the euro and other currencies as of the end of July. A direct response to this has been increasing activity to buy gold as a hedge. The question: Is this recent gold run a short term bet or is the weakening dollar going to be followed by inflation? The worst of both worlds.

What is for sure is the demand for gold will continue to increase as a reserve currency as opposed to a commodity. Federal printing presses are working overtime to pour more money into the system in the form of bail outs, stimulus and war efforts. Demand for gold will likely outpace supply.

New to our vaults, and we believe a safe haven for a declining dollar, the Canada 2011 175th Anniversary of Canada's First Railway Gold Proof Coin. Remember, there are no guarantees about whether or not a coin or any collectible, material thing or instrument in any asset class will increase in value and past performance of a coin’s return is Not indicative of future results.

Specials at Coin Mercantile - www.coinmerc.com/specials



Australia 10oz Bullion Bar

50th Anniversary Mini

Coin Mercantile has added new coins to the Specials today.  They are all available to buy now at http://www.coinmerc.com/specials.  Coins like the Alderney 2009 5 Pound 50th Anniversary of the Mini

We have added new Bullion from the Perth Mint.  We have both the 10oz Silver Bars and the 1oz Silver Koala coins.  You can see these new bullion products by clicking ont he silver bar.

What is Coin Collecting?

WHAT IS COIN COLLECTING?
Coin collecting and the study of money is called numismatics. Coins often reflect the social, artistic, economical, and political trends of the time period in which they are designed and made. Numismatics looks at coins from an economic, historical, political, artistic, cultural and metrological point of view in order to place both intrinsic and monetary value on a coin.   

Throughout the centuries, different cultures have preferred coins over paper money and some have used both. By their very nature, coins are highly durable, convenient, mobile, and accurate modes of payment and investments.

COMMEMORATIVE COINS: METAL COMPOSITION AND LEGAL TENDER
Commemorative coins are struck from both precious metals as well as base metals.  They commemorate or acknowledge, celebrate and record a multitude of subjects and themes.  These coins’ Precious metal compositions include platinum, gold, silver, and their alloys, with occasional use of exotic metals such as tantalum.  Non-precious metals such as copper, nickel and zinc are used to strike base metal coins.  Coin Mercantile at this time offers only coins struck from precious metals or alloys thereof.  To be legal tender, all commemorative coins must be accepted as a medium of exchange in the country in which or for which it is minted and possess the following additional and essential properties:

• The precious metal or base metal structural composition of every commemorative coin must be accurate.
• Commemorative coins must be precisely weighed and their monetary value guaranteed by the country’s National Bank or Issuing Authority (usually the ruling monarchy or government).
• The commemorative issue must be limited by either set production quantity or time (strike-to-order or calendar cessation of production). The smaller the worldwide mintage, the rarer the coin, and in consequence the greater the potential to increase in value.

Canada 2011 - Maple Leaf Forever 1 kilo Silver

Canadian Maple Leaf  Forever- A treasured national symbol.

2011 Canada Maple Leaf Forever

The distinctive shape of the red maple leaf immediately says, “Canada” to people around the world. Its use as a symbol for all that is Canadian dates back centuries, but historians generally recognize 1836 as the year when the maple leaf earned its status as an official national emblem. The founding cultures had their fleur-de-lis (France), roses (England), thistles (Scotland) and shamrocks (Ireland). With the maple leaf, immigrants and native-born Canadians alike could express their pride in their promising new home.

Throughout the 19th century, the maple leaf was quickly popularized in print and song. Provincial flags, shields and coats of arms seemed incomplete without it. From 1876 to 1901, the maple leaf was a fixture on virtually every Canadian circulation coin. It became the centrepiece of Canada’s one-cent coin that has been in circulation since 1937.

2011 Canada Wild Rose

Coin Mercantile is pleased to announce this coin and many others to the product list for 2011. This coin is available in the 1 Kilogram size at Coin Mercantile with an exceptional width of 101.6mm.  View this coin and many others at http://www.coinmer.com.

Collecting Coins More than a Collection

Most people tend to view the buying and selling of collectible coins as only a collector’s or hobbyist’s endeavor. At Coin Mercantile, we view it as having the potential to be much more. If done properly with a disciplined and methodical approach, collecting coins can be an equally rewarding investment strategy that can be an excellent asset class in which to participate to enhance overall investment returns of a diversified portfolio over an intermediate or long period of time. Remember, there are never any guarantees that your coin or collection will grow in value or generate an investment return. However, if a coin investor or collector is methodical and patient in their approach to collecting, it can be very financially rewarding over an 

Transform your future with a Gift.

News Coins at CoinMerc

Coin Mercantile has refreshed inventory with some new coins.  Our new inventory is available now. Featuring the Transformers 3 movie to come in July.  We are offering Optimus Prime, Bumble Bee, and Megatron.  All these coins are great gifts for now that keep on giving.

Picking coins for Investment

When picking coins as an investment, there are many factors to consider before making a purchase. Buying hard assets, just like any other investment class, is a combination of being informed and buying at the right time. Each one of our coins is hand selected and we feel each will give you the best possible out come when making a purchase. There are no guarantees of future performance for any asset class, including collectible coins as an asset class.

There are several reasons why we believe the Russian 2008 190th Anniversary of the Federal State Unitary Enterprise "Goznak" 1818 Approval of Paper Currency as Legal Tender - 5oz Silver Proof has good investment potential.  First, to point out the obvious, the mintage is very limited, as only 1,500 coins of this issue were minted during its release in 2008.  Secondly, the Bank of Russia rarely produces coins with gold gilding, let alone 5oz silver coins with gold gilding.  In addition, the theme of Russian currency has always been and continues to be one of the most, if not the most popular, non-animal, themes in Russian coins.  Furthermore,  the coin sold out very quickly when it was issued in 2008.  Finally, the coin is beautiful and commemorates an important event in Russian financial history.  Remember, when buying collectible coins or any asset class, there are no guarantees and past performance of a coin’s return is Not indicative of future results.