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To discuss the merits of investing in gold bars and bullion, one must consider the commodity. Considering gold investing in gold bars successfully requires research and foresight, but the evidence that gold prices are rising is available if you know where to look.

Gold bullion is real, as felt by the heft in your hand, money that cannot be devalued when a government chooses to slip into the noose of debt that they have created. It is a safe haven store of value in times of crisis. Gold is rare, durable and does not wear out, as say for instance, paper! It can be easily concealed and carried, which probably explains why central banks and governments fear it, and can purchase a significant amount of goods and services. Gold has always been universally accepted, and easily bought and sold through out the world. Continue reading ‘Investing in Gold Bars’ »

Gold investing opportunities abound in this current economic environment. Those that have been on board, or who get on board shortly, are going to reap the profits of what will turn out to be one of the best gold investing opportunities ever! The U.S. Government has virtually guaranteed this with its program of nationalization and debt spending.

Our current political situation is providing a once in a lifetime gold investing opportunity. Now is the time to act and take advantage of this opportunity. Continue reading ‘Gold Investing Opportunities’ »

This month’s Heritage Galleries’ auction of rare coins has turned up quite a few interesting pieces, including an 1856-O Double Eagle Certified, one of the rarest American Eagle coins in existence.

The funny thing about the original American Eagles and the $20 Lady Liberty… most of them are actually illegal to own! In fact, a jeweller got into some trouble last year after he came into ownership of a few authentic $20 Lady Liberty coins. He went to the US Mint to have them verified, and the Mint opted to simply confiscate them. Continue reading ‘$20 Lady Liberty – Certified Coin Investing at Its Finest’ »

This weeks showing for the precious metal prices came as a surprise to, probably, nobody. All four metals, gold, silver, platinum and palladium are continuing along the trends that they’ve been going on for awhile now: gradual positive growth with a few healthy spikes now and then. Silver breaking the fourteen-dollar an ounce mark may be the best news, alongside gold having four consecutive days of growth.

All in all, this is a good time to hold precious metal coins, and indeed, precious metals, period. Whether you choose precious metal coins or you prefer bars, they seem to be the strongest way of forming a foundation for your financial independence in light of this recession. Continue reading ‘Precious Metal Coins – Wealth in a Small Package’ »

The Heritage Auction Galleries’ Central States Numismatic Society Convention Platinum Night Auction has turned out to be quite a show. Besides the “King of Coins” 1804 Silver Dollar going for a cool two point three million dollars, several other incredible rare coins have gone up and been sold for some nice fetches, as well.

The legendary 1807-S Seated Dollar, the rarest regular silver dollar in existence, wound up selling for about a half a million dollars, The sixth finest known example of a 1794 dollar went for a half million as well, a twenty cent piece from 1876 went for four hundred sixty thousand, a 1794 silver dollar went for three hundred forty five thousand, and a 1795 Flowing Hair dollar sold for about a quarter million. Continue reading ‘Buy Rare Coins – Tips to Rare Coin Investing’ »

One thing to understand about precious metals especially gold and silver is that when deficits increase, a country’s currency decreases and precious metal values increase. In some countries we are already seeing them go to a precious metals standard where currency is deemed absolutely worthless.

So how do you determine the right silver coin prices for buying and or selling? Well, the biggest factor is determining which type of silver coin you are after. Are you wishing to simply acquire more silver via bullion coins or are you wanting to add in the potential increase in value from purchasing numismatic or collectible coins. A bullion coin is simply worth it’s weight in silver or gold where a collectible coin has an intrinsic value that is affected by, but not totally, the going rate of silver or gold. Continue reading ‘How Do You Determine Good Silver Coin Prices?’ »

Have you heard of futures trading? From day trading to positions trading, many people trade in the futures markets. There are also futures options where traders trade an option contract which is directly related to the underlying futures market.

What exactly are they trading? Future commodity trading is not like the stock market where people buy shares of a stock. You do not actual own anything. You are just speculating on what the price will be of a commodity in the future. Continue reading ‘The Basics of Futures Trading’ »

Have you heard of futures trading? From day trading to positions trading, many people trade in the futures markets. There are also futures options where traders trade an option contract which is directly related to the underlying futures market.

What exactly are they trading? Future commodity trading is not like the stock market where people buy shares of a stock. You do not actual own anything. You are just speculating on what the price will be of a commodity in the future. Continue reading ‘The Basics of Futures Trading’ »

Record Drop

A record drop in Euro Zone industrial production has put further downward pressure on the euro. Earlier the euro had been pressured by automatic sell orders as the currency hit $1.41 and the Euro Zone figures added to the Euro’s woes. Euro zone industrial production fell 21.6% from April 2008, a record drop. The Euro Zone figures are a sign that forex investment< continues to decline in member nations.

Industrial Production Rises in China and Japan

In Asia Chinese industrial production rose more than expected in May and Japan’s industrial production experienced its biggest monthly gain in 50 years. Despite struggling US and European economies many investors believe that the global economy is on its way to recovery from the worst recession since World War Two. Many forex investors remain cautious due to rising deficits and consumer credit costs. Bill Schultz of McQueen Ball & Associates stated, “While this is recovery, and it’s better, it may not be the jumping-on point to a stronger” rise in economic growth. Continue reading ‘Drop in Euro Zone Industrial Production Pressures Euro’ »