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Before you even consider buying gold coins you need to read these articles. We are sharing our best ways to avoid buying gold-plated "coins" (aka tokens) and our experts weigh in with advice to avoid getting scammed by fake gold coins, tips to help you buy gold coins with confidence, and the best places to buy gold coins from.

Know What You’re Paying For U.S. Mint Coins With This Gold Price Chart And Silver Price Chart + How To Save Money Buying U.S. Mint Coins

Know What You’re Paying For U.S. Mint Coins With This Gold Price Chart And Silver Price Chart + How To Save Money Buying U.S. Mint Coins

Trying to find out why the US Mint charges what it does for its coins? This US Mint gold price chart will help you understand why their numismatic gold coins and silver coins cost what they do. See how their gold coin prices and silver coin prices compare to daily and historical bullion price charts… plus, ways to save money buying US Mint coins.

Lady Liberty Coin Facts – The Many Faces Of Miss Liberty On U.S. Coins And The Current Value Of Those Coins

Lady Liberty Coin Facts – The Many Faces Of Miss Liberty On U.S. Coins And The Current Value Of Those Coins

Throughout the entire history of U.S. coins, Lady Liberty has been featured on some of the most popular ones. Here are examples of several coins featuring Miss Liberty and their current values. You’ll get a good feel for how each Lady Liberty coin has evolved and changed from the ones before it.

6 Ways To Avoid Fake Gold Coin Scams (Before You Buy Gold Coins On Infomercials… Or Anywhere Else!)

6 Ways To Avoid Fake Gold Coin Scams (Before You Buy Gold Coins On Infomercials… Or Anywhere Else!)

Before you buy gold coins from TV infomercials (or anywhere else), I would encourage you to think twice! Gold-plated “coins” are actually tokens. They’re NOT the same as gold coins produced by the U.S. Mint, which are legal tender — with a monetary value as well as a gold value. Here’s how to avoid getting scammed by fake gold coins, tips to help you buy gold coins with confidence, and the best places to buy gold coins from.

5 Tips For Finding Rare Coins In Circulation & Making Serious Money With Pocket Change

5 Tips For Finding Rare Coins In Circulation & Making Serious Money With Pocket Change

Yes, it’s definitely possible to find rare coins in your pocket change. Here is a list of coins you should be looking for, how to find them, and how earn real cash!

5 Reasons To Start Collecting Coins Now

5 Reasons To Start Collecting Coins Now

There’s never been a better time to begin coin collecting as a hobby. I’ve been collecting coins since 1992, and I’m going to share with you the reasons I think you’ll enjoy it too.

2016 Centennial Gold Coins: These 3 Commemorative Gold Coins Honor The 100th Anniversary Of 3 Iconic Silver Coins

2016 Centennial Gold Coins: These 3 Commemorative Gold Coins Honor The 100th Anniversary Of 3 Iconic Silver Coins

The 2016 Liberty commemorative gold coins are popular with coin collectors! Here’s why the U.S. Mint issued them, and what makes them so popular.

Like Olympic Commemorative Coins? (Me Too) See Why I Think These Are The Top U.S. Olympic Coins Of All Time

Like Olympic Commemorative Coins? (Me Too) See Why I Think These Are The Top U.S. Olympic Coins Of All Time

Some of the top US Olympic coins loved by coin collectors. Find out the history and trivia behind each one. See what these commemorative coins are now worth

Coin Collecting Mistakes: 4 Things You Should Never Do With Your Coins

Coin Collecting Mistakes: 4 Things You Should Never Do With Your Coins

We all make mistakes with our coins. Here are 4 common errors that many coin collectors have made. If you’re new to coin collecting, don’t do these things!

What Are First Strike Coins?

What Are First Strike Coins?

Curious about the value of First Strike coins? Are they even worth buying? Here’s an expert analysis on whether First Strike coins are a good investment.

Wonder How Old U.S. Coins Were Made? You Can See For Yourself At The New Orleans Mint Museum!

Wonder How Old U.S. Coins Were Made? You Can See For Yourself At The New Orleans Mint Museum!

See where and how old coins with the “O” mintmark were made at the New Orleans Mint. This French Quarter landmark is FREE also has an incredible jazz museum

A Coin Expert Answers Readers’ Top Questions About Wheat Penny Values, Gold Penny Values, And Silver Penny Values

A Coin Expert Answers Readers’ Top Questions About Wheat Penny Values, Gold Penny Values, And Silver Penny Values

Got old pennies? Want to know their value? Here are the top questions we get about wheat pennies, silver pennies, gold pennies, and other types of pennies.

Should You Buy Gold Coins? 3 Reasons To Buy + 3 Reasons To Wait

Should You Buy Gold Coins? 3 Reasons To Buy + 3 Reasons To Wait

Is now the time to buy gold coins? Here are 6 compelling arguments for AND against buying gold coins + some things to think about before spending big bucks.

Tips For Finding Coin Hoards Like The Famous Saddle Ridge Gold Coin Hoard

Tips For Finding Coin Hoards Like The Famous Saddle Ridge Gold Coin Hoard

How was the famous Saddle Ridge gold coin hoard found in California? Find out here, plus tips on how to discover your own coin hoards!

Collecting Fake Coins – A New Facet Of Coin Collecting That’s Gaining Attention

Collecting Fake Coins – A New Facet Of Coin Collecting That’s Gaining Attention

Ever thought of fake coins as worthy of your time? Many counterfeit coins are gaining a spot in some numismatists’ coin collections. Find out why here.

5 Cheap Gold Coins For Coin Collectors And Investors

5 Cheap Gold Coins For Coin Collectors And Investors

Looking for cheap gold coins? Check out this list of 5 types of gold coins that you can buy for under $500 each.

One Of The Rarest Coins In The World: The 1933 Gold Double Eagle

One Of The Rarest Coins In The World: The 1933 Gold Double Eagle

One of the most rare and well-known coins in all of U.S. history is the 1933 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle — a $20 gold coin that, by several accounts, shouldn’t even be in existance.

New 2011 First Spouse Gold Coins

New 2011 First Spouse Gold Coins

The First Spouse gold coins series enters it 5th year in 2011. Let’s find out more about each of the First Spouse coin designs and how you can collect each of the designs for a fraction of the cost of buying the gold coins.

2011 Native American Gold Dollar Coin

2011 Native American Gold Dollar Coin

The 2011 ‘gold’ dollar coin honors a famous peace treaty made between Native Americans and early European settlers.

5 Tips For Handling An Estate Collection Of Coins

5 Tips For Handling An Estate Collection Of Coins

Handling an estate collection of coins can be a difficult task, but these 5 tips may help make that daunting task much easier.

Cash For Gold: Scam Or Real Deal?

Cash For Gold: Scam Or Real Deal?

Looking to get cash for gold? Before you sell your precious gold coins, gold watches, gold rings, gold jewelry, or even dental gold, be sure you know how much money you should get for your gold.

Find Out Who Had The Only Complete Collection Of United States Coins

Find Out Who Had The Only Complete Collection Of United States Coins

Did you know that a complete collection of United States coin was once made? Find out who did it and what it took to collect every regular-issue U.S. coin ever made!

Gold Dollar Coin Values: See The 3 Types Of Gold Dollars + How Much Tiny Gold Dollar Coins (1849-1889) Are Worth Today

Gold Dollar Coin Values: See The 3 Types Of Gold Dollars + How Much Tiny Gold Dollar Coins (1849-1889) Are Worth Today

Gold dollars were once quite popular in the United States. Hearkening back to the days of the Gold Rush, gold dollars competed with silver dollars for dollar coin supremacy.

Old Coins You Might Have… & What They’re Worth

Old Coins You Might Have… & What They’re Worth

What are your old coins worth? Check out the values of some of the more commonly found old coins here.

Fiat Money: What Happens When The Nation Is Off The Gold Standard

Fiat Money: What Happens When The Nation Is Off The Gold Standard

Fiat money is money not based on a physical commodity.

Beware: Gold-Plated Coins Abound On The Market

Beware: Gold-Plated Coins Abound On The Market

Make sure you know how to avoid buying gold-plated coins.

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