Investment Guides

More than 600 million American Silver Eagles have been sold since 1986, making them the most popular bullion coins in the history of the United States. The coins are treasured by collectors and investors around the world. In American Silver Eagles, John M. Mercanti, former chief engraver of the United States Mint, shares his unique perspective and behind-the-scenes memories. He discusses the technical and artistic process of recreating Adolph Weinman's classic "Striding Liberty" design for the...

Silver is even more affordable than gold, and it's a great way to diversify your portfolio with real assets. It's also the precious metal used to manufacture some of the worlds most popular collector coins. You'll discover how to get the most out of your money when buying silver, how to sell it for a profit, the numerous types of silver you may invest in, common mistakes to avoid, how to grade collectible silver coins, and much more with this invaluable toolkit. This book includes handy...

The quarter eagle, face value of $2.50, occupies an unusual place in American currency, says author Q. David Bowers. Unlike larger gold coins, it was too small to be commonly used in export and international trade. It also never became popular in day-to-day commerce (though, like the smaller gold dollar, it was frequently given as a Christmas gift). Despite this, Bowers says, the quarter eagle was minted almost continuously for more than 130 years, starting in 1796, with six different design...

In the authors' own words, this new edition of Strike It Rich with Pocket Change, dispels the myths of error coins and assists you in discovering, marketing, and researching rare coins that you can find in your pocket change. More than 350 close-up illustrations, key identifying details and current market values help you decipher the difference between proper and error issues and varying types of coins. In addition, this unique must-have how-to also includes: Coverage of Lincoln Memorial...

Have you inherited a numismatic collection? Cash In Your Coins tells you how rare your coins are, how to value them, and how to sell or donate if you decide to liquidate all or part of the estate. Author Beth Deisher, an award-winning journalist and retired editor of Coin World, says "I wrote Cash In Your Coins to inform and protect the millions of Americans who already collect coins, and those who will someday inherit their collections." Deisher draws on more than 35 years of experience...

The American Silver Eagle has been a highly prized collector coin. With more than 600 million sold since 1986, these gorgeous coins have sold just as many as their more well-known sisters. American Silver Eagles receive the treatment readers have come to expect from the Bowers Series in this fascinating new reference book by award-winning author Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez: behind-the-scenes history, knowledgeable advice for collectors and investors, and valuable advice on grading, storage,...

"The hugely popular American Gold Eagle and American Platinum Eagle coins are collected by numismatists, stockpiled by investors, and treasured by precious metal buyers throughout the United States and around the world. Now no less an expert than Edmund Moy - director of the u.S. Mint from 2006 to 2011 - shares his unique insight and perspective on these beautiful pieces of Americana. Moy draws on his experience directing the Mint during a turbulent period of unprecedented growth, when silver,...

This comprehensive and easy-to-use guide provides the official ANA grading standards for every U.S. coin minted since 1793. This book is valuable to beginners and advanced collectors, it offers everything you need to grade coins like an expert.

A peek at the birth of making money in 19th century numismatics through reprinted Harper's News Magazine Articles and other important historical documents.

Guardhouse Coin Flips Double pocket coin unplasticized vinyl flips provide medium to long term protection for your storing your coin collection. Each flip is 4" x 2" or 5" x 2.5" with a pocket on each end. Simply fold over into a 2" x 2" or 2.5" x 2.5" square. Store a coin in each pocket or put a coin on one side and a separate note on an insert on the opposite side. Pre-separated All Guardhouse flips are Unplasticized Heavy duty 7 mil - Compare Thickness Double Polished - Super Clear Rounded...

David L. Ganz, who has written about coins and coin collecting for the last 40 years, shows investors in this guide how to begin, build and maintain a properly diversified collection. Moreover, he presents in this The Essential Guide to Investing in Precious Metals the ways to add precious metals to a personal portfolio. Gold and silver have been king and queen of metals for centuries. Today, they are joined by platinum and palladium in the precious metals arena. They are traded in the form of...

At 34 chapters and nearly 700 pages, it covers everything from grading to determining values to techniques of smart auction bidding.

Q. David Bowers shares more than 60 years of experience as a coin collector, professional dealer, published author and researcher, and past president of the American Numismatic Association. Learn how to build a meaningful and significant coin collection on any budget, for your own pleasure, for investment purposes, to share a fun hobby with your friends and family, and to explore history, art, commerce, technology, and many other areas of interest that are touched by coins. This delightful...

Included is an extensive price history of all United States coins from 1955 to date and strategies to take advantage of what will be one of the great growth areas of the 21st century.