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Why Fine Art Coins?
Nearly 100 million silver coins are produced every year. The majority of these coins have the same image as the previous 10-20+ years. The looks may be iconic, but let's face it bullion is boring, uninspired and overproduced! The current silver eagle has been in production since 1986. In fact there have been nearly 632,000,000 silver eagles produced since that time. That doesn't sound very exclusive, collectible or limited to...
Precious Metal Coins, 2500 Years of History
Did you know that coins have been traded for over 2500 years? Coins, including precious metal ones have been a unit of exchange for more than 2500 years. Drachma, silver coin of ancient Greece, dating from about the mid-6th century bc, and the former monetary unit of modern Greece. The drachma was one of the world's earliest coins. Its name derives from the Greek verb meaning “to grasp,” and its...
Tips to Preserve your Collectible Coins.
Have you purchased a collectible coin and what to keep it looking good? Here are a few tips to help preserve your treasure. Limit the amount of time that you touch the coin with bare hands. If you must handle the coin, be sure that your hands are clean and dry. The naturally occurring oils from your skin can cause discoloration in the metals. This discoloration is sometimes referred to...