Is the grade of the coin guaranteed?
Grading is accomplished under the supervision of City Coins, with consistent and complete scrutiny by Natalie Jaffe. The coin's authenticity and grade are guaranteed by City Coins.

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What advantages do rare coins have over gold bullion?
Prices of select rare coins appreciated 600% from 1982 to 1989 while gold's move was less than 100% for the same period.

Since rare coin prices are affected by collector interest, consumer affluence and inflation expectations, rare coin prices can rise during periods of low-inflationary prosperity, even while gold is falling.
The price of gold is affected by the increase supply of the metal from gold mine production, yet old coins can't be newly minted.
Rare coins can be bought and sold privately and are easily transported.

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How long should I hold coins as an investment?
Typically, an investor can expect to hold a rare coin for at least 3 to 5 years in order to maximise the return. Rare coins would be classified as a long-term investment.

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How liquid are rare coins?
With the advent of independent grading and certification, coins can be sold sight unseen. You could sell the coins back to any dealer and receive funds immediately. Thousands of coins are traded daily. The American Numismatic Association estimates that there are nearly 20 million coin buyers in the United States alone.

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Which coins should I buy?
Generally speaking, buy the best quality that your budget permits. Historically, premier rarities have outperformed the general market. Also, you may rely on City Coins, and Natalie Jaffe to recommend segments of the market to focus on.

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What would happen to rare coin values if the stock market collapses?
If a tremendous amount of money comes out of financial assets, it should tend to gravitate to an alternative store of wealth such as hard assets. Therefore, rare coins should tend to hold their value or appreciate in the case of flight to hard assets.

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What is the advantage of quality versus quantity?
"Key Date" refers to the rarest or lowest population coins in a particular series. Due to their rarity, they can command the interest of very wealthy coin collectors who wish to round out their sets. These collectors are prepared to pay top prices for such coins.

Better date coins and premier high-grade specimens have had huge percentage gains over the last 30 years.

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How do I get started?
One of the most popular and rewarding ways to begin a rare coin portfolio is with a type set of gold coins. There are many alternatives. Contact City Coins, and Natalie Jaffe will help you with choosing a selection that best suites you and your needs.

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How much should I allocate to hard assets?
John J. Pittman, touted as one of the most successful rare coin buyers of all time, put all his resources into top quality rare coins and made a fortune. Of course for the average investor, many financial advisors recommend 10% to 20% in hard assets.

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