Publisher's Synopsis
The long term appreciation for high quality rare coins have achieved returns exceeding those of the major equity indices. Looking back over the past 40 years, rare coins have had a compounded (IRR) rate of return greater than 11%, while the DJIA and S&P500 indices have grown at rates less than 7%. These are important facts. Even if you just want to learn the basics of coin collecting, knowing how valuable coins are is important In this book we will examine coin collecting from the beginner's view to the investors view. Coins are becoming more and more valuable and thousands are being sold online. Unfortunately many of these coins are fake. I will show you how to protect yourself from fraud and how to determine a coin's value. You will learn: - Starting a Coin Collection - 7 Reasons to Collect Coins - A Coin Collector's Guide to Striking Standards - Coin Collecting Glossary (from A to Z) - Why pay £10 for a 50p? - UK's Circulating Coin Mintage Figures - Coin Collecting for Children - Coin designs and specifications - What is a commemorative coin? - The art of minting - Coin Collecting Tips for Beginners
