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March 31, 2008: Thoughts on Gold, Counterfeit PCGS Slabs, 1933 Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagles
By admin | March 31, 2008
Welcome back to Coin Update!
We hope you had a great weekend! To start things off, some thoughts on gold from major coin dealers. Also, Malaysia’s one sen coin, the scientific response to picking up pennies, fake PCGS slabs, 1933 Gold Double Eagles, Peace Dollars, and an eBay alternative for coin collectors. On to the links…
Numismatic News interviews some major coin dealers to get their thoughts on gold after the recent “correction.”
If higher prices for gold are ahead, this might spur more melting. What else might get melted?
Malaysia is attempting to lower the demand for their one sen coin. Starting April 1, all total bills are required to be rounded to the nearest multiple of five sen, although the one sen coin will remain legal tender.
While it might be difficult for a coin collector to resist, is it “scientifically” worthwhile to pick up a penny? Link found via Coin Collector’s Blog.
Warning: watch out for counterfeit PCGS slabs coming from Chinese sellers on eBay.
This CoinLink article provides some ideas for series which may outperform the general coin market. I like their call on the Peace Dollar series.
The battle for ten 1933 Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagles.
Some highlights from Heritage’s upcoming Rosemont Central States Signature Auction.
Are you looking for an alternative to eBay? If so, then take a moment to check out CoinDay.com which offers no fee auctions for coins.
An article from the Boston Herald waxing favorably about coin collecting as an investment alternative.
Some notable auctions for today. Here’s something that doesn’t come along too often, sealed cases of 50 sets for 1962 and 1963 Proof Sets.
Key Date Alert! Here’s the 1995-W Silver Eagle NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo.
That’s it until tomorrow! Have a great day!
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