NO MEDIUM OF EXCHANGE HAS THE HISTORY, LIQUIDITY, OR THE STABILITY OF GOLD. GOLD KEEPS ITS VALUE REGARDLESS OF THE STOCK MARKET. IT WILL DIVERSIFY AND STABILIZE YOUR FINANCIAL SECURITY.
Ever since the beginning of history, gold has been a standard of wealth, purchasing power, and stability. Pharaohs were entombed with it to make certain that they were prepared for what ever happened on the other side.
More recently, gold has been a currency in almost every land known to mankind. Throughout history, throughout the rise and fall of civilizations, through war and disaster and depression, gold has been a consistent and reliable store of value.
Gold, and the other precious metals - silver and platinum - are valuable because they are beautiful and lustrous, their properties make them well-suited to scientific, industrial, and commercial applications, and because they are rare.
Gold is an extremely rare metal; in fact, all of the gold ever mined would fit into a 20 yard cube. Platinum is even more rare yet, in fact, 600 times more rare than gold! And silver, with its recognized value/desire in the jewelry industry, and its current strong demand by the "high-tech" industry, has boosted its demand significantly. The price of precious metals is in direct relationship to its availability - supply and demand.
Here listed below are some excellent reasons to purchase and keep gold and silver as part of your investment and financial security strategy:
- Gold will positively diversify your investment portfolio. When you purchase stock, you own part of a company - but what you hold is paper (or electrons). During economic down-turns, gold performs well when compared to these traditional investments; in fact, gold often moves in the opposite direction, which makes it the perfect vehicle for stabilizing your net worth and security.
- Gold and Silver American Eagle coins (highly recommended!) are genuine legal tender coins as authorized by our U.S. Congress. American Eagle coins offer liquidity and can be bought and sold privately, without any hassles worldwide. American Eagle products are your hedge against inflation and times of monetary uncertainty...such as a devaluation of the paper dollar. Protect your family and loved ones in times of crisis by holding American Eagle products. Editor Note: For the first quarter of 2001, while tech. stock prices plunged significantly to lower levels, while gold retained its value!
- Gold is a great value. Many experts agree that the price of gold is too low at this point (we have endured a twenty year bear marker), and that the rising demand - coupled with decreasing production - will cause an upward correction in its price in the near future. Editor Note: Here is a nut-shell version of The Gold Theory: It is commonly believed that the purchasing power of the U.S. dollar is being systematically undermined. As the government increases production of our nation's currency and coinage supply, this higher level of production tends to affect the economy by creating higher consumer prices for goods and services. We all understand only too well the adverse affects that rampant inflation can cause. Those who firmly believe that gold is the only real money (an easily proven-historical fact), also realize...it is only a matter of time before the dollar and ALL paper currencies will collapse.
- Gold is an excellent hedge against inflation. The purchasing power of an ounce of gold has been remarkably stable throughout our country's history. During the Great Depression in the United States and in Europe, the purchasing power (for food, clothing, shelter, fuel) of one ounce of gold remained steady.
- Gold is extremely liquid. Conversion of other assets to cash can take days or even months. Gold is recognized and accepted in every country of the world. Gold is easily transportable, convenient to store, and it can be converted to cash at any time, with a moment's notice.
- Gold is an affordable investment. There has not been a better time over the past 25 years to buy gold. Gold has been one of the best investments for the past three years and many market experts have identified gold as being in the early stages of a LONG SUSTAINING BULL MARKET! Additionally, gold coins can be purchased with only a very small commission (usually 1.5%+), and can be purchased in a variety of denominations, making it accessible to every budget.
INFORMATION CONCERNING PRE-1965 U.S. SILVER COINS
What exactly is a "bag" of U.S. 90% silver coins? A bag is a commodity contract $1,000 face value volume of 1964 and earlier LEGAL TENDER U.S. silver coins whose weight and content was guaranteed by the U.S. Government. It may be comprised of all one denomination or a combination of dimes, quarters, and/or half dollars. A typical bag of 90% will contain coins removed from circulation in the early 1960s presenting us with the consideration of a wear factor in determining the approximate silver content.
IS THIS A COST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BUY SILVER?
At MJPM, we estimate a bag as having 715 net troy ounces of .999 fine silver upon refining. For an example to check our cost basis, let us begin by randomly selecting a spot basis of $15.00. A bag purchased from MJPM at a spot basis of $15.00 would cost about $10,625.00 on today's market. By dividing $10,625.00 by 715 tells us the cost per ounce, a quotient of $14.86 reveals to us that coin silver is one of the best values in today's market!
Call 1-800-279-4337 to receive at-the-tick market information or to hear about Michael's opinions on the rare coin and precious metals markets...call us!...it's free!
WHAT ABOUT RARE COINS AND PAPER MONEY?
Rare coins and paper money have an excellent track record of growth performance and have traditionally led the pack of all hard-asset investments. Rare coins and paper money are a world-wide recognized collectible and an important part of America's heritage. The classic market scenario of demand versus availability plays an enormous role in the success and popularity of all rare coins. Within the U.S. rare coin market, coin types such as Pre 1933 U.S. Gold coins are not subject to government regulation making them a popular series for both collector's and investor's. *Note: for a rare coin to be considered "a collectible" it must have a value of more than 15% over its intrinsic value.
Why should I buy only certified rare coins and paper money?
By purchasing only certified specimens by widely recognized companies such as the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS tm) or the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC tm), you are protected from counterfeiting or overgrading (the exaggeration of an items state of preservation). Each corporation GUARANTEES both the authenticity AND grade (physical state of preservation) of every item they encapsulate. With the advent of the certified grading services, one may confidently take advantage of the exciting and historical world of rare coins and currency!
By purchasing only certified coins and currency, you eliminate having to deal with expensive portfolio appraisals or to be left wondering if your investments are correctly graded. Certification will be a terrific aid in realizing the full return value of your investments at the time of liquidation. And finally, PCGS and NGC certified coins and paper money offer sight and unseen liquidity! With a simple phone call, one may sell their holdings and have a bankwire that same day!
Collectible rare coins and paper money carry the same mentality that applies to other investment collectibles, that is, "BUY THE BEST QUALITY YOU CAN AFFORD!" Rarity coupled with quality is precisely how value is determined. Keep these factors in mind and your coins will do well for
you!
Understanding Rare Coin and Paper Money Grading
The Rare Coin and Paper Money certification services, such as the Professional Coin Grading Service PCGS (tm), or the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation NGC (tm), guarantee the authenticity AND condition of every item they encapsulate! Please take our advise on this important topic, LEAVE THE GRADING TO THE INDUSTRY EXPERTS. Another bonus, your investments are neatly hermetically sealed in a convenient "slab" plastic holder allowing the fun of handling those rarities!
Coin grading for our MJPM Inventory
Coins offered in our MJPM Inc. listings are either uncertified (RAW), or have been certified and placed (slabbed) into a protective, hermetically sealed plastic holder and graded by a professional service such as PCGS, NGC, or ANACS.
- An uncirculated coin grade is based on the quality of its strike, color, and the number of blemishes or imperfections it contains.
- A circulated coin?s grade is based primarily on wear, though color, originality, blemishes and imperfections also play a part.
- MJPM Inc. grades uncertified coins (RAW) using the American Numismatic Association (A.N.A.) photo grading standards. Each coin is guaranteed to be the grade represented or better.
Understanding Coin Grading Notation!
- AG = About Good
- G = Good
- VG = Very Good
- F = Fine
- XF = Extra Fine
- AU = Almost Uncirculated
- MS = Mint State (Uncirculated or Unc.)
- BU = Brilliant Uncirculated
- PR = Proof
- RAW = Owner Graded (Uncertified)
Numerical Grading System
The use of Dr. Sheldons numbering system for grading coins has become the accepted technique by both professional numismatists and collectors. Dr. Sheldons system was originally devised and intended to aid the Early Copper Collectors of America club members to have an evaluation system for communicating an accurate state of preservation for any particular copper cent. The system
proved to be a huge success and was quickly adopted by the hobby and importantly, the third party certified grading services. Dr. Sheldons numeric system has been very successful in providing the hobbyist and investor with a method to both evaluate and communicate specific condition.
More on SheldonDr. Sheldons numbering system begins with Basal State 1 which represents the
extremely well worn condition and MS70 representing a perfect coin.
Scale example Basal State 1 thru Mint State (MS) 70
"Split Hair Grading"
The American Numismatic Association adopted Mr. Sheldon's numeric system as follows: first assign a number to each circulated coins grade. For example: AG (3); G (4); VG (8); F (12); VF (20); XF (40); AU (50). Occasionally, MJPM Inc. will list a premium circulated coin with a number, indicating the precise place the grader thinks it belongs within its category. XF-45, F-15, AU 58 are examples one will see within our listings.
Mint State: coins are graded MS 60 to MS 70. The higher the MS numbers in the grade field, the higher the coins overall quality. A premium MS coin may be indicated by a + such as MS 61+. Such a coin is better than average for its grade but does not approach the next higher grade.
CH = Choice: A coin listed by MJPM as CH AU, would be interpreted for example, as a coin that is AU in grade but has the looks and/or eye appeal that is more desireable than other coins of the same grade.
PQ = Premium Quality: A coin above average for its grade...usually associated with incredible eye appeal or mint luster for that coin. A coin graded MS 65 PQ would be a coin with such an exceptional strike, look (or eye appeal) and lack of blemishes...just not quite the MS 66 grade but bordering it!
DMPL, DMP, or PL.: These abbreviations stand for Deep Mirror Proof-Like, Deep Mirror Proof, or Proof-Like. They are used with a coin that is not a proof striking, however, it resembles one.
Two grades separated by a slash (/) indicate a grading difference in the coins obverse (head) and reverse (tail). The first grade always represents the obverse and the second grade always represents the reverse. Example, a coin graded VF/XF indicates a coin with a VF obverse and an XF reverse. Two grades separated by a hyphen (-), such as G-VG indicate both obverse and reverse are of a quality midway between the lower (G) and upper (VG) grade.
Is a rare coin/paper money portfolio expensive?
This question may best be answered by identifying the following considerations:
- The rarity of the coin or paper money issue.
- The condition of the issue.
- The combination of rarity and condition are the two primary factors for the financial performance of your investments.
Rarity
Rarity, or specifically the "surviving" population of any particular collectible is a critical factor for a rare coin investment. For example, the 1804 U.S. Draped Bust gold eagle has a mintage of only 3,757 coins, you can imagine how rare this lovely early U.S. gold eagle is in the MS63 condition or higher (and what a terrific investment it is)!
Rarity coupled with condition are paramount to the performance AND financial reward/return of any rare coin and/or rare paper money investment. The acquisition of rare top quality specimens require patience and good market timing.
Condition
I can not reiterate enough the importance of condition (the state of preservation) for rare coin and paper money investments and how it relates to their value. The importance of purchasing only high states of physical preservation can not be emphasized enough. Factoring in population considerations, i.e., only a few specimens survive (due to low mintage, circulation (physical wear), with other factors, one quickly narrows the market of availability (just think in terms of the 1918 Pittman act where millions of silver coins were melted down).
A Brief Discussion
The success of any portfolio relies upon on a solid foundation of knowledge of the investment medium. One very fundamental understanding one should consider prior to investing into a coin porfolio should be; do I want to invest myself into "high quality GENERIC numismatic coins" or "high quality RARE numismatic coins?"
The key words here are #1. high quality #2. GENERIC #3. RARE. At MJPM we feel there is no question that each and every investment should be of the "highest quality" that one can afford. Secondly, knowing there is a very distinct difference between "generic" coins and "rare" coins! MJPM's definition for "generic" coins...def; common date and mints with abundant availability. "Rare coins" on the other hand are most often have extremely low production numbers and have proven track records of rare availability in the market place.
Portfolio performance
By understanding the key factors to successful rare coin investments as being determined by condition and surviving population, one may ascertain an entry point. Rare coins offer a wide array of opportunities that can meet financial expectations, artistical beauty, historical significance, and be an investment that provides a lot of fun, i.e., making the acquisition, and of course, enjoying that new acquisition!
Collectible rare coins and paper money can provide years of pleasure in both the financial expectations of a well organized portfolio and their historical beauty.
Getting started is easy!
Call MJPM today and ask for Michael! He has placed millions of dollars of terrific rare coins and currency with clients, celebrities, family and friends since 1984. Put Michaels experience to work for you with rare coin and/or rare currency selections that have made MJPM a name for quality and profit.
- All rare coins and paper money are authenticated and certified by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), or Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), exceptions upon client request.
- Superior personal service.
- All transactions are strictly confidential.
THE HOLDING PERIOD!
Historically, few coins have appreciated dramatically in the short term. Purchasers should recognize that it may well be necessary for them to hold their coins for 5 or more years, and possibly even 10 years or longer, to realize any possibility of a profit.
Coins can be a lot of fun and an investment that can prove to be very rewarding in more ways than one! Enjoy the fun and exciting world of numismatics!
Call 1-800-279-4337 which is a direct line to Michaels desk, he will provide you with live market prices/quotes for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium bars and coins.
THE RISK!
The purchase of rare coins, currency, or precious metals can be highly speculative, and may involve substantial risk. As in other markets, prices can be extremely volatile and erratically fluctuate depending upon market conditions. Before purchasing coins, one should be aware of the potential risk and have a financial comfort zone for protection against any potential significant loss. Simply stated, you buy and sell rare coins at your own risk!
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