Bullion Uncirculated
Bullion Uncirculated
Handling and Storing Your Bullion Coin
Bullion coins are some of the most beautiful objects to collect. Since all bullion coins are minted from precious metals that are easily susceptible to tarnish or markings from mishandling or exposure to the environment, proper storing and handling of bullion coins are important to preserve their beauty and collectible (some say resale) value. We can even went as far as to surmise that collecting bullion coins requires skills, knowledge and investment far more advanced than normal coin collecting as proper know how in acquisition, storage method and handling is essential to preserve the value of your coin portfolio. Because bullion coins are generally high priced, a single tarnish, scratch mark or even thumb print could devalue the coin very substantially, in the case of Proofs or Brilliant Uncirculated(BU) coins, to less than half of its original value.
The first and foremost rule in handling bullion coins is to handle them as less often as possible, better yet, never at all. Gold bullion coins can easily show dent marks or scratch even from the slightest “accidents” as gold are very soft and malleable metal, this is more prevalent with coins that have exceptionally high purity like the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf (.9999 fineness). Silver on the other hand is notorious for being easily tarnished when exposed to even minute amounts of moisture in air or even human skin. Therefore if you must handle your coin, there is a few guidelines that should be taken into consideration:
1. Hold your coin by its edges, never touch the surface of the coin with your bare fingers as the acidity of human skin would result in color change or wear marks that would tarnish the surface of the coin. Preferably, wear a soft cotton glove when handling bullion coins.
2. Be very careful not to drop, bump or rub your coin against hard surfaces as this might easily result in dents or scratch marks, place foam or soft pads on the table when you are examining the coin to prevent the coin from scratches, ensure that the environment that the coin comes into contact with is dry, clean and free of contaminants.
3. Never breath onto the coin surface, the moisture from human breaths can cause discoloration which would be hard to remove if ever possible at all.
There are many solution offered in the market in storing and displaying your coin collection, in fact nowadays many fresh-out-of-the-mint bullion coins comes in plastic containers that does an excellent job in protecting your investment.
1. For display and short term storage purposes for lower value coins, coin albums and flips provide adequate protection and effective display for large selection of coin, however since albums and flips are not fully air tight, the coins might suffer discoloration from air moisture and contaminant after long periods of time. Therefore this method cannot be applied for the more valuable coins of your collection. One should also take note that the coin albums and flips should not be made of PVC as PVC decompose when reacting the heat and light , the resulting chemical reaction releases hydrochloric acid which will slowly render your coins worthless!!!
2. The most common and economical solution is to use 2×2 cardboard containers lined with Mylar plastics, the coin can be placed on the Mylar and the container can be fold over to enclose the coin and snapped shut. This provide a high level of protection at an affordable price for the majority of your coin collection.
3. For the most valuable coins in your collection, a coin slab provides maximum protection against the elements albeit at a steeper investment, they are made from hermetically sealed hard plastic holders in which individual coins are encased.
Practicing proper care in handling and storing bullion coins is very similar to learning how to protect your financial investment, which in the long run can insure you against disappointment and protection from serious financial losses due to deterioration of your coin collection, therefore making your coin collecting experience much more rewarding.
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About the Author
Alicia has been collecting coins and stamps ever since “inheriting” a coin album. Visit her website and online store at http://www.buybullions.co.uk for further information.
Silver Bullion-Silver Dollars Uncirculated – The Wild Wild West in Review
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100 1oz U.S. GOLD EAGLES 100 troy ounces Brilliant Uncirculated BU gold bullion $174,999.00 |
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100 Gem BU 1oz GOLD CANADIAN MAPLE LEAF Brilliant Uncirculated bullion coins $173,599.00 |
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20 1 oz ounce $50 GOLD AMERICAN EAGLES Brilliant Uncirculated gem bullion coins $35,299.00 |
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Lot of 100 1999 BU $5 US GOLD EAGLES 1/10 oz Gem Uncirculated bullion coins $20,149.00 |
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10 Gold 1 oz. 2012 American Eagle Uncirculated Coins One Troy Ounce bullion $17,316.00 |
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10 1 oz Gold KRUGERRAND South Africa Gem BU Brilliant Uncirculated bullion coins $17,299.00 |
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Roll of 50 1999 BU $5 US GOLD EAGLES 1/10 oz Gem Uncirculated bullion coins $10,079.00 |
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50 – Gold 1/10 oz 2012 American Eagle Uncirculated Coins One tenth Ounce bullion $9,335.00 |
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5 Gold 1 oz. 2012 American Eagle Uncirculated Coins One Troy Ounce bullion $8,705.00 |
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3 Gold 1 oz. 2012 American Eagle Uncirculated Coins One Troy Ounce bullion $5,255.00 |
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100 BU AMERICAN $1 EAGLES SILVER COINS BULLION BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED $3,569.00 |
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Lot of 10 1999 BU $5 US GOLD EAGLES 1/10 oz Gem Uncirculated bullion coins $2,099.00 |
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2012 1 Ounce American Gold Eagle 50 Dollar Coin GEM Bullion Uncirculated $1,966.98 |
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10 – Gold 1/10 oz 2012 American Eagle Uncirculated Coins One tenth Ounce bullion $1,953.76 |
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(10) 1/10 Tenth Ounce American Gold Eagle 5 Dollar Coin GEM Bullion Uncirculated $1,900.00 |
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1 ounce $50 American Eagle Gold Coin Bullion 2003 Uncirculated $1,870.00 |
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1991 American Gold Eagle, $50 Bullion Coin, 1 Troy Oz, Uncirculated, Very Nice $1,865.00 |
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Austrian Philharmonic 1 oz. Gold Bullion Coin, 999.9 Pure Gem, Uncirculated $1,845.00 |
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50 BU 1oz US SILVER EAGLES Mixed dates Brilliant Uncirculated bullion coins $1,829.00 |
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1 – Gold 1 oz. 2012 American Eagle Uncirculated Coin One Troy Ounce bullion $1,820.00 |
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1 – Gold 1 oz. 2011 American Eagle Uncirculated Coin One Troy Ounce bullion $1,820.00 |
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NEW SILVER BUFFALO ROUNDS,PURE 999,FORTY OUNCES OZ,BULLION,UNCIRCULATED,2 TUBES $1,316.00 |
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5- 1990 $5 1/10 OZ NGC MS69 UNCIRCULATED .999 GOLD BULLION AMERICAN EAGLE UNC BU $1,120.00 |
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2012 1/2 Half Ounce American Gold Eagle 25 Dollar Coin GEM Bullion Uncirculated $1,050.01 |
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2006 W $10 Dollar Gold Burnished Eagle MS70 NGC Uncirculated Bullion Coin $899.95 |
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Lot of 20 – 1989 Mexico 1 oz .999 pure silver Libertad Bullion UNCIRCULATED Coin $835.05 |
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Credit Suisse10 Gram 24k 999.9 Pure Fine Gold Bar Numbered Bullion Uncirculated $795.00 |
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British Gold Sovereigns European Gold Coin Bullion~Almost Uncirculated~OR BETTER $679.99 |
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2006 $50 .9995 Canadian Palladium Maple Bullion Coin 1oz uncirculated in Mylar $679.00 |
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20 tube roll of 2010 Brillant uncirculated American Silver eagle Dollars bullion $650.00 |
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20 roll of 2011 Brillant uncirculated American Silver eagle Dollars, Bullion $630.00 |
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$50 Dollar Bullion Silver Liberty, 10 / 1 oz uncirculated silver coin (Norfed) $500.00 |
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1 TROY LB .999 PURE FINE SILVER 1 oz MINT UNCIRCULATED BULLION BARS READ LISTING $469.87 |
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10- 1 oz MINT BULLION BARS~ .999 PURE FINE SOLID UNCIRCULATED SILVER 10oz TROY $397.68 |
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Pan American 10 Troy Oz .999 pure Silver Bullion Bar Uncirculated. $389.99 |
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10 troy oz PAN AMERICAN SILVER bullion bar minted by NWT .999 fine uncirculated $305.00 |
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10 2011 Brillant uncirculated American Silver eagle Dollars, Bullion $295.00 |
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10 Colorized Brillant uncirculated American Silver eagle Dollars,Bullion $280.00 |
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Silver Liberty $50 Dollar Bullion, 5 / 1 oz uncirculated silver coins (Norfed) $260.00 |
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Silver Liberty $50 Dollar Bullion, 5 / 1 oz uncirculated silver coins (Norfed) $260.00 |
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1984 China 1/10 oz GOLD Panda – 10 Yuan Chinese Bullion Coin BU UNC Uncirculated $260.00 |
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1990 $5 1/10 OZ NGC MS69 UNCIRCULATED .999 GOLD BULLION AMERICAN EAGLE UNC BU $259.99 |
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1990 $5 1/10 OZ UNCIRCULATED GOLD BULLION AMERICAN EAGLE UNC GEM BU MCMXC $249.99 |
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5 2010 American Silver Eagle Fine Uncirculated In US Mint Boxes Bullion .999LOOK $240.00 |
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2012 1/10 Tenth Ounce American Gold Eagle 5 Dollar Coin GEM Bullion Uncirculated $227.10 |
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2011 Tenth 1/10 Ounce American Gold Eagle Coin Bullion Uncirculated $222.65 |
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2005 U.S. $5 FIVE DOLLAR GOLD 1/10 TROY OZ. BULLION COIN UNCIRCULATED PCGS $219.00 |
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2012 $5 AMERICAN GOLD EAGLE 1/10oz COIN – UNC- IN STOCK UNCIRCULATED BULLION $209.95 |
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1 – Gold 1/10 oz. 2012 American Eagle Uncirculated Coin One tenth Ounce bullion $207.65 |
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(20) 5 GRAM .999 PURE SILVER BULLION BUFFALO BAR PROTECTIVE CASE UNCIRCULATED $203.97 |
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5 troy oz PAN AMERICAN SILVER bullion bar minted by NWT .999 fine uncirculated $174.00 |
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1999 U.S. $5 Five Dollar Gold Eagle 1/10 Troy Oz. Bullion Coin – Uncirculated $168.99 |
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5 2011 Brillant uncirculated American Silver eagle Dollars, Bullion $160.00 |
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5 2011 Brillant uncirculated American Silver eagle Dollars, Bullion $145.77 |
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100~1oz PANDA CHINA*2012*.999 Fine Copper Bullion Rounds Medallions~Uncirculated $139.99 |
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100X1oz*2012*PANDA CHINA .999 Fine Copper Bullion Rounds Medallions~Uncirculated $134.99 |
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(5) 1 troy oz APMEX Silver bullion bars .999 fine uncirculated TOTAL 5 OZ SILVER $132.50 |
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( 4 ) AMERICAN EAGLE SILVER BULLION / UNCIRCULATED SILVER COINS $126.50 |
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( 4 ) AMERICAN EAGLE SILVER BULLION / UNCIRCULATED SILVER COINS $126.50 |
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( 4 ) AMERICAN EAGLE SILVER BULLION / UNCIRCULATED SILVER COINS $126.50 |
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5 2011 Brillant uncirculated American Silver eagle Dollars, Bullion $125.77 |
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( 4 ) AMERICAN EAGLE SILVER BULLION / UNCIRCULATED SILVER COINS $125.51 |
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( 4 ) AMERICAN EAGLE SILVER BULLION / UNCIRCULATED SILVER COINS / 2009 & 2011 $125.51 |
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1932 Washington Quarter, 90% silver, Bullion, uncirculated BU, MS63 NGC $99.99 |
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( 3 ) AMERICAN EAGLE SILVER BULLION / UNCIRCULATED SILVER COINS $94.00 |
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( 3 ) AMERICAN EAGLE SILVER BULLION / UNCIRCULATED COINS $94.00 |
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1945 Gold Dos Pesos Coin 2 Pesos Uncirculated Bullion Estados Unidos Mexicanos $93.50 |
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2 (TWO) PIECE SET 2007 – W AMERICAN EAGLE / UNCIRCULATED SILVER BULLION COIN $79.95 |
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3 2011 Brillant uncirculated American Silver eagle Dollars, Bullion $79.27 |
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1995 AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA .999 SILVER 1 OZ. BULLION COIN-UNCIRCULATED $79.00 |
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(2) 1 troy oz APMEX Silver bullion bars .999 fine uncirculated $77.95 |
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2012 American Eagle .999 Fine Silver US 1$ Dollar Money Uncirculated Bullion $71.90 |
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American Eagle 2012 US 1$ Dollar Money Uncirculated Bullion 999 Fine Silver $71.90 |
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Great First Strikes 2006-P American Silver Eagle Bullion NGC – Gem Uncirculated $70.00 |
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Lovely First Strikes 2006-P American Silver Eagle Bullion NGC – Gem Uncirculated $70.00 |
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1935 Washington Quarter, 90% silver, Bullion, uncirculated BU, MS64 NGC $69.99 |
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1994 AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA .999 SILVER 1 OZ. BULLION COIN-UNCIRCULATED $69.00 |
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1993 AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA .999 SILVER 1 OZ. BULLION COIN-UNCIRCULATED $69.00 |
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2004 AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA .999 SILVER 1 OZ. BULLION COIN-UNCIRCULATED $69.00 |
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2006 AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA .999 SILVER 1 OZ. BULLION COIN-UNCIRCULATED $69.00 |
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2011 American Eagle .999 Fine Silver US 1$ Dollar Money Uncirculated Bullion $69.00 |
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40~1oz PANDA CHINA*2012*.999 Fine Copper Bullion Rounds Medallions~Uncirculated $67.99 |
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2007 AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA .999 SILVER 1 OZ. BULLION COIN-UNCIRCULATED $65.00 |
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*Lucky 1 Ounce .999 Silver Eagle Bullion Coin Dollar 2008, Uncirculated $63.99 |
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$ Uncirculated Silver Morgan Dollar Coin Lot Collections Quality Bullion Set $1! $63.25 |
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1921 Morgan Silver Dollar $34.90 1921 Morgan Dollar. Philadelphia Mint. Last issue of this design…. |
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2011 Canadian Silver Timber Wolf 1 Troy Oz Coin $59.95 The Royal Canadian Mint has placed a strict and and low mintage on these coins. With the unprecedented demand of these gorgeous .9999 fine silver coins in Europe and the rest of the world, these Timber Wolf coins will sell out very fast! The Canadian Timber Wolf coin is the first coin released in the Royal Canadian Mint’s 3-year long “Canadian Wildlife Coin Series” program. The obverse of the coin… |
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2008 U.S. American Eagle Silver Dollar – Uncirculated $44.00 1 ounce silver bullion…. |
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2008 Silver Eagles – Roll of 20 A choice roll a total fo 20 American Eagle Silver Dollars kept in their original tube since the day they were minted. These coins, which contain one ounce of pure .999 silver each make a great investment for many years to come…. |
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