Step 1: Numismatic Coins vs. Bullion – Final

And the Winner Is: Bullion!

Winning 3.5 Out of 4 Rounds

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Bullion is Our Choice for Best Way to Invest in Gold and Silver

As with most questions regarding when, where and how to buy precious metals, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this one. However, we prefer bullion over numismatics by far. This is not because our website is named BuyBullion.com, but because we believe that over the short, the medium and the long term, bullion products represent a better investment.

To start with, if you don’t really know what you’re doing when buying numismatic coins, it is very easy to pay too much for your coin, especially when dealing with one of the more unscrupulous sellers in the industry. By buying at the wrong price, your investment could easily lose half its value before you even take possession.

Secondly, if you believe, like we do, that the price of gold will rise significantly over the long term, exposure to the metal price may very well be what you want, not exposure to the collectability of a coin, which is subject to opinion and often difficult to predict, even for the experienced, professional collector. The “collectability premium” for numismatics may trend toward zero in the event of serious economic turmoil.

Again, this is not a one-size-fits-all answer. Buying numismatics may or may not be right for you, just like buying bullion may or may not be right for you. Still, we find the case for buying precious metals in the form of bullion coins, bars and rounds an extraordinarily compelling one and have been putting our money where our mouth is for many years now.


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Disclaimer: Information contained in this article is NOT to be considered investment advice. Do your own research, consult with an investment adviser and evaluate your individual situation before making investment decisions.