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November 2, 2009 – American rare coins have been some of the most successful investments throughout the last eight years, and economists expect the current upward trend in the gold spot price and US-minted coins to continue. Investors have become increasingly fixated on the gold coin market since their portfolios started to nosedive a few years ago, and many of these dissatisfied investors have turned to the rare coin market for wealth protection and growth.
As long as investors continue to flock to gold, silver, and other safe-haven assets, American rare coins like the $20 Saint Gaudens and the $20 Lady Liberty should easily outperform US stocks and real estate. Many institutional investors and household buyers purchase American rare coins when doing their gold and silver investing, because rarities like the MS64 $20 Saint Gaudens and the MS61 $20 Lady Liberty tend to grow at a faster pace than gold bullion products, including post-1986 coins produced by the US Mint.
Some rare American pieces carry premiums that are significantly higher than those of bullion, but investors who were willing to pay those premiums have had an historical advantage over the last few years. Many US coins that were minted prior to 1933 have increased by more than 400% in the last eight years, and their growth has accelerated substantially since Congress passed our government’s bailout and stimulus plan.
If an investor feels that rare American coins could be the proper diversification strategy for his or her portfolio, now may be the best time to consider this investment. Market analysts believe that gold could surpass $1100 per ounce before the end of 2009, so the magnified growth of these coins could continue to impress. Investors can track the national average retail prices of rare American gold and silver coins at www.PCGS.com, which is the official site of the Professional Coin Grading Service. Large-volume discounts may be available, so contact the Certified Gold Exchange directly if you want to begin or continue your gold diversification program.
Shawn Penny
Senior Staff Writer - Rare-Coin.org
