Consumers must be savvy and educated when making a purchase, especially within the investment and collectible worlds. When it comes to precious metals, this is especially the case because there are a lot of scams. Before you buy gold coins from a dealer, you should be aware of the bait and switch techniques some employ. [...]

Coin dealers and online sites often entice individuals to purchase collectible coins. Sales pitches promote these items as the equivalent to buried treasure. Unknowing investors are lured in by these scams and end up with coins that are worth far less than reported. To profit from an investment in coins, individuals should purchase only the [...]

Individuals who buy gold coins can get taken for a ride if they are not careful. They should do their homework before buying any gold coins that a dealer or other seller claims are rare. Many Web sites that write about gold coins are actually trying to sell those coins so they try to scam [...]

The South African Krugerrand began production out of the South African Mint Company in 1967 and is the most popular gold bullion coin in the world. Like other bullion coins, it is considered legal tender in South Africa, but oddly there is no denomination on the coin. To further support the expected use as currency, [...]

Individuals often buy gold coins from an investment perspective, with the goal of selling them when the price of gold climbs higher. To get the highest price for these items, the objects must be in pristine condition. This requires that they be well cared for and not exposed to anything that may damage, scratch, or [...]