As an investment, some rare coins have shown dramatic increases over the years, rewarding those knowledgeable individuals who have purchased wisely. However, if you are new to the field of numismatics, there are a few things which you should understand and keep in mind when purchasing rare coins for investment. This brochure will discuss and explain some of them. Coins aren't a prudent investment for everybody. If you think you'll have a need for the money you put into coins within several months or even several years, it's probably best to avoid them.
Coins are a long term investment, with the best gains coming over a period of five years or more.
Coins are a hedge and should be part of a diversified portfolio. Putting all, or even most of your money in one place is rarely a wise move. Insure you can comfortably meet your ordinary living expenses before you commit any funds to long term investments such as coins. The value of rare coins is highly dependent on their grade. Often, very small differences in quality translate into very large differences in value.