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Investing In American Eagle Coins
November 29, 2009
Do you know what the world’s most popular Bullion coins are? No these are not the coins you see advertised by the Franklin Mint.Amercian Eagles are guaranted by the Federal Government.These coins are legal tender and can be exchanged at investment markets all over the world.Amercian Eagles are guaranted to have the correct weight and content along with purity. These coins are called American Eagle coins. They are minted by the United States Mint. They come in gold, silver and platinum coins. If you are looking for an easy and affordable way to diversify your portfolio these coins can be a great addition to balance out your stock and bond investments.
In 1986, the U.S. Mint introduced the American Eagle bullion program.This was the first time you could get American Eagle silver and gold coins. Platinum bullion coins were added in 1997.
A bullion coin is a coin that is valued by its weight in a specific precious metal such as gold, silver and platinum.Bullion coins like American Eagles are preferred over commemorative coins because they are guaranteed to cotain the stated precious metal content.Franklin Mint coins or other private mint coins are not backed by the U.S. Government. They are not legal tender.
If you’re looking to invest in precious metals you should really consider American Eagle coins. They are liquid investments that can grow in value even if the stock market is crashing. Or some may say they grow in value when the stock market is crashing and people’s confidence is low.
American Eagle gold coins are available in four denominations, one oz, 1/2 ounce, 1/4 ounce, and one 10th ounce. American Eagle platinum coins are also available in the same four denominations. American Eagle silver coins are only available in the 1 ounce size.
What is the best way to buy these coins? There is a network of coin dealers throughout the United States and all over the world where you can buy them. Or you can save some time and a little bit of money by buying them online from websites like Ebay. You will get the best selection and will be able to verify all the prices.
Take a few minutes and go to Ebay and look at the auctions for American Eagle coins and see about adding a few to your investment portfolio.
