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Gold Commemorative

Collecting gold coins is a very passionate and rewarding past time. Whether it is the more valuable pure gold variety, or a commemorative coin issued by the Franklin Mint, these golden coins are beautiful and intriguing.

Gold is the one thing in this world that never loses value. In fact, if you watch the stock markets, it is the one commodity that always increases in value. Many economists stress the value of gold because it is not a consumable good, and retains value unlike paper money. This is because gold is a resource.

Gold coins have a variety of bullion purity and this will determine the price that you pay for each piece. It also dictates the value of that particular coin.

What type of coins you will collect will be largely determined by your interest in them. In other words, are you targeting craftsmanship and beauty (collector), or are you simply collecting as an investment (investor)?

Collectors of valuable coins tend to collect sets for designs and images as well as the enjoyment of the hobby. Investors will collect specific types of coins lean more towards bullion than actual coins. From either point of view, collecting gold coins is a solid and secure investment.

Gold has always been the historical standard of wealth. It can neither be created nor destroyed and this is where the value comes in. Gold is not influenced by world politics as currency is. If you watch the money markets, you see that the value of many countries’ dollar fluctuates. Gold only rises in value over time.

Well displayed gold coin collections are a breathtaking sight. Many people store their coins in special felt lined storage cases. Others store their less valuable coins in albums with special plastic sleeves that hold each coin individually.

Whether you are interested in the beauty of gold coins, or looking for a solid investment, collecting these sought after treasures is a very meaningful hobby. Collecting gold pieces from mints can be very appealing because there are sets and series that are constantly being added to. Each piece raises the value of your collection.

The more valuable your collection, the more need to protect it. It may be a good idea to consider having a small safe installed in your home, or keeping your collection in a safety deposit box. It is equally important to ensure that your insurance company has details about your collection, including photos and details regarding each piece.

Elysse Biaca has been writing articles on a wide range of topics. Come and visit her latest post on what you need to know when purchasing Krugerrand gold coins, and in particular when selecting a Krugerrand Gold Coin, plus a great deal more.

SS Central America 2.5 oz. Gold Commemorative

1903-1926 Gold Commemorative Set MS65 PCGS 11-Piece $37,500.00

Men’s Patek Philippe Commemorative 1997 Pagoda 18K Gold Watch + Box $24,895.00

1903-1926 Gold Commemorative Set MS64 PCGS 11-Piece $22,000.00

WINTER OLYMPIC MEDALS GOLD COINS 1924-1980 PROOF SET AN OFFICIAL COMMEMORATIVE $13,000.00

ROC Commemorative Gold Coins Commemorate Badge 1921 Xu ShiChang FREE ship #089 $10,511.66

1970’s IRANIAN OIL NATIONALIZATION COMMEMORATIVE GOLD *VIRTUALLY UNCOLLECTIBLE* $9,400.00

1926 $2.50 Sesquicentennial PCGS MS66 Gold Commemorative $8,845.00

UNIQUE GOLD PLATED SOLID SILVER 1/4 SIZE COMMEMORATIVE ROYAL SIGNED CRICKET BAT $7,903.50

1987 Portugal Golden Era of Portuguese Discovery Gold Commemorative 4-coin Set $6,149.00

25 COMMEMORATIVE GOLD-PLATED SILVER INGOTS STAMP IN BOX $6,000.00

1904 Lewis and Clark Gold $1, PCGS Genuine, Spots Removed, Commemorative Coin $5,995.00

2000-W $10 Library of Congress Commemorative Gold/Platinum (PCGS MS70) $5,200.00

G&L Asat Leo Fender Signature Commemorative All Gold $4,999.99

1984 Great Britain College of Arms Quincentenary Commemorative Gold Medal $4,999.00

1852 Humbert $50 California Gold Commemorative NGC Gem Proof Ultra Cameo * $4,995.00

1855 PCGS Proof Kellogg $50 Gold Commemorative Restrike with COA $4,900.00

1855 Kellogg Gold $50 Commemorative Proof Restrike Boxed Set – PCGS Gem Proof $4,695.00

1855 Kellogg Gold $50 Commemorative Proof Restrike – PCGS Gem Proof $4,595.00

1991 gold panda bi-metallic 2 coin HK commemorative set $4,500.00

Lot of 9 $5 Gold Commemorative Coins NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo 1987-2007, Olympics $4,365.25

2000-W $10 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS COMMEMORATIVE NGC MS 70, PLATINUM & GOLD $4,300.00

1926 Sesquicentennial Gold $2.50, PCGS MS-65, Gem Commemorative Coin $3,895.00

2012 QE2 DIAMOND JUBILEE COMMEMORATIVE GOLD PROOF £5 (BOXED+COA) $3,895.00

2000-W $10 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS PCGS MS 70 GOLD & PLATINUM COMMEMORATIVE COIN $3,799.00

1995-96 US Olympic Atlanta Commemorative Gold/Silver 32 Coin Boxed Set #2 $3,650.00

FIVE (5) 2011 Army $5 Gold Uncirculated Commemorative Coin SEALED “Low Mintage” $3,459.99

1926 Sesquicentennial $2 1/2 PCGS/CAC MS65 Gold Commemorative $3,420.00

2001-W Capitol Visitor $5 Gold Commemorative PCGS MS-69 $3,294.50

1922 Grant Gold $1, PCGS MS-65 w/ Star, Commemorative Coin $3,250.00

2001-W Capitol $5 Gold, NGC MS-69, Gem Commemorative Coin $2,995.00

1997 Jackie Robinson $5 Commemorative Gold NGC MS69 $2,995.00

2009 Saint Gaudens 3″ Double Eagle Commemorative Medal Pattern & Gold Editions $2,950.00

1922 Grant w/Star G$1 NGC/CAC MS65 Gold Commemorative $2,850.00

1926 SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIVE GOLD $2.50, PCGS MS65 COIN $2,825.00

1903 McKinley G$1 NGC/CAC MS66 Gold Commemorative $2,802.50

Rare Finger Sarira of Sakyamuni (Buddha) Commemorative Gold Coin (2003) $2,800.00

2009 HENRY VIII COMMEMORATIVE GOLD PROOF £5 $2,795.00

2001-W US Gold $5 Capitol Visitor Center Commemorative – PCGS MS69 $2,690.00

1922 GRANT COMMEMORATIVE GOLD $1.00 NGC CERTIFIED MS65 $2,600.00

1926 Sesquicentennial Sesqui $2.50 Gold Commemorative * NGC MS65 * $2,595.00

1997 FIVE DOLLAR JACKIE ROBINSON GOLD COMMEMORATIVE PCGS MS69 $2,500.00

2000 RUSSIA RUSSIAN 100 ROUBLE GOLD COIN LEOPARD COMMEMORATIVE ISSUE Unc $2,499.00

1904 Lewis & Clark Commemorative Gold Dollar NGC MS 64 G$1 $2,495.00

1926 Sesquicentennial Gold $2.5 NGC MS 65 Gem Sesqui Commemorative Quarter Eagle $2,495.00

1996-W VERY RARE $5 Gold Proof Smithsonian Commemorative PCGS PR70 PR 70 DCAM $2,395.00

1903 McKinley G$1 NGC/CAC MS66 Gold Commemorative $2,375.00

1916 McKinley Commemorative Gold Dollar. NGC MS66 $2,295.00

1917 McKinley Commemorative $1 Gold-NGC MS65 EXCEPTIONAL STRIKE! $2,275.00

1984 Helen Hayes 1 Oz Gold Medal, American Arts Commemorative, *Key Coin* $2,275.00

GOLD PCGS MS-69 2001-W $5 CAPITAL VISITOR COMMEMORATIVE EXTREMELY LOW MINTAGE.! $2,225.00

1995-W $5 Stadium Commemorative Gold (PCGS MS70) $2,200.00

1917 McKinley G$1 PCGS/CAC MS65 Gold Commemorative $2,185.00

3 * 2011 Medal of Honor $5 Gold Commemorative Uncirculated SEALED “Low Mintage” $2,149.99

Shanghai Expo 2010 Commemorative Gold Bar 10g only 3000 made in presentation box $1,999.00

1997 Jackie Robinson $5 Commemorative Gold NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo $1,995.00

1922 Grant Gold $1, PCGS Genuine No Star, Commemorative Coin $1,995.00

1903 Jefferson G$1 NGC/CAC MS65 Gold Commemorative $1,971.25

1980 1 Ounce Gold Medal – Grant Wood – American Arts Commemorative Series $1,950.00

1983 1 Ounce Gold Medal – Robert Frost – American Arts Commemorative Series $1,950.00

1981 1 Ounce Gold Medal – Mark Twain – American Arts Commemorative Series $1,950.00

Iran Reza Shah the Great Pahlavi & wife Commemorative 900 Gold Medal 30g MS2535 $1,895.00

1905 LEWIS & CLARK COMMEMORATIVE GOLD $1 DOLLAR CHOICE BU PROOF-LIKE PL $1,889.99

ISRAEL 2010 JONAH IN THE WHALE GOLD PROOF BIBLICAL ART COMMEMORATIVE COIN $1,889.00

ISRAEL COIN 2011 BIBLICAL ART ELIJAH IN THE WHIRLWIND 22K GOLD COMMEMORATIVE $1,889.00

1903 McKinley G$1 PCGS/CAC MS65 Gold Commemorative $1,852.50

1983 1 Ounce Gold Medal – Robert Frost – American Arts Commemorative Series $1,850.00

1997 w JACKIE ROBINSON GOLD Commemorative NGC MS69 – $5 Uncirculated $5.00 $1,700.00

2008 W $10 GOLD Buffalo! PCGS MS70 “Black Diamond” Commemorative Label!!! $1,699.00

1916 McKinley G$1 NGC/CAC MS65 Gold Commemorative $1,686.25

1915-S Panama-Pacific G$1 PCGS/CAC MS65 Gold Commemorative $1,686.25

1882 LARGE GOLD COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL FRANCE, RARE, 22.3 GRAMS $1,650.00

1903 McKinley Gold $1, PCGS MS-64, LA Purchase, Commemorative Coin $1,650.00

David Ben Gurion Gold Silver Commemorative Coin Set 1974 500 Lirot 3 Coins $1,630.00

David Ben Gurion Gold Silver Commemorative Coin Set $1,630.00

1882 LARGE GOLD COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL FRANCE, RARE, 22.3 GRAMS $1,590.00

APOLLO 11 COMMEMORATIVE 22KT GOLD COIN $1,575.00

500 Lirot 1974 ISRAEL GOLD PROOF Ben Gurion rare world commemorative coin $1,529.00

1882 LARGE GOLD COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL FRANCE, RARE, 22.3 GRAMS $1,510.00

14k gold Russian commemorative cufflinks set .Alexander II barelef.Boxed. $1,500.00

2008 Bald Eagle Commemorative GOLD Coin $1,500.00

1905 Lewis and Clark GEM UNCIRCULATED Gold $1 Commemorative MS Coin $1,499.99

1997 W Jackie Robinson $5 Gold Commemorative Coin NGC PR70 PF70 Ultra Cameo $1,499.00

1997-W Franklin Roosevelt $5 Uncirulated Commemorative Gold Coin $1,495.00

1915-S Gold $1 PCGS MS 65 Panama-Pacific Gold Commemorative $1,450.00

1967 Canada Commemorative Centennial Silver Proof Set With $20 Gold Coin B5926L $1,447.00

Royal Albert 100 Years of Royal Albert Teacups and Saucers, Set of 5, 1950-1990 $129.99 Cups & Saucers 1950-1990 Set(s) Of 5 – Commemorative Backstamp – Beautifully Packaged Collectable – Classic/Traditional Style – Gold Banding – Giftboxed – Dishwasher Safe – Made In Imported…

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2 Piece 9 50th Anniversary Plate Set With Stand $29.99 This 2 piece plate set consists of two 9 porcelain plates that are perfect for an anniversray gift. The set comes with a stand with which the plates can be displayed….

The Number One Hits (Commemorative Issue) $9.18 Combining all of Presley’s No. 1 hits from the Billboard charts (18 in total from 1956-59), this disc offers a decent, if skimpy, introduction to the King. Presley neophytes will certainly find it useful to have such standards as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Love Me Tender” and “Suspicious Minds” on one album. In addition to these huge Presley hits, such lesser known Number Ones as “Big Hunk o’ Love” and …

Pavarotti / Domingo / Carreras: The Original Three Tenors In Concert – The World Tour Commemorative Edition / Deluxe Gold Edition With Souvenir Picture Book $99.95 The Original Three Tenors In Concert: World Tour Commemorative Edition! Deluxe Gold Edition With Souvenir Picture Book! This World Tour Commemorative Edition of the renowned 1990 concert is digitally re-mastered on a gold CD. TRACKS: 1. Lamento Di Federico – Jose Carreras; 2. O, Paradis! – Placido Domingo; 3. Recondita Armonia – Luciano Pavarotti; 4. Dein Ist Mein Ganzes Herz – Placido Domingo; 5….

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2000 24K Gold Plated Hologram State Quarters $17.50 The new State Quarters are America’s most popular coins – but few people will ever have the chance to own the fabulous set of coins that are gold plated and enhanced with genuine holograms….

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