Why
Should I Invest In Rare Coins?
Many investors are finding Stock Market performance to be
too volatile. Diversification is the answer. Carefully selected
rare U.S. coins offer the savvy investor a tangible hard
asset that can be held in your hands, hold historical links
to the past, but most important, have maintained or significantly
increased in value over time, no matter what the conditions
may be on Wall Street. Many financial advisors recommend
10% to 20% of a qualified investor's assets be allocated
to tangible or hard assets. Renowned for their performance
in periods of inflation, rare U.S. coins have consistently
generated strong long-term price gains in virtually every
period of economic growth. Therefore, rare U.S. coins can
provide investors with security and peace of mind.
Time
Tested Performance
Many rare coin collections have
produced substantial long-term profits for their owners
throughout history. In particular, coin collectors of the
past century have witnessed significant gains with their
initial investment. For example...the famous Harold Bareford
collection of U.S. gold coins which was originally purchased
in the 1950's for the sum of $13,832 was later sold at auction
in 1978 for an incredible $1.2 million. Another example
is the substantial U.S. gold coin collection of Louis Eliasberg.
His collection was built for the cost of $300,000. In 1982,
it realized the amazing price of $12.4 million at auction.
Another piece of important information is the performance
level of rare coins when stacked up against Wall Street.
Measured from 1970 to 2001, the S&P 500 Index with dividends
reinvested appreciated an average of 12% per annum. The
standard twelve-piece U.S. gold type set, often used as
a proxy for an overall U.S. rare coin market index, increased
an average of 13.4% per annum. Premium quality rare U.S.
coins with outstanding potential are still available in
a wide range of investment levels making them quite affordable
for the private investor.
What
creates the value in rare U.S. coins?
How does an Investment in Rare Coins differ from Gold, Silver
or other Precious Metals?
Spot prices of precious metals
has very little to do with the value of rare U.S. coins.
Although a "hot" precious metal market may focus
attention on coins in a generic sense, it is your coin's
rarity, condition and eye-appeal that create the value behind
your portfolio, not the coin's metal content. The rarity
factor is by far of the utmost importance when investing
in U.S. coinage. Low mintage coins in the highest pristine
condition consistently bring premium prices.
Your
are Protected.
Future Marketability, Liquidity and Price Appreciation
Potential of your Portfolio.
To protect the investor and collector,
Albanese Rare Coins, Inc. only specifies coins authenticated
and certified by the two leading independent coin grading
firms, PCGS Professional Coin Grading Service and NGC Numismatic
Guaranty Corporation. A great investor benefit provided
by these services is the monthly population reports which
give hard empirical data as to the number of coins that
exist in different grades and issues. With this data the
investor has the knowledge to determine the scarcity of
a particular coin. This independent certification helps
to assure future marketability, liquidity and price appreciation
potential of your portfolio.
Certification
& Encapsulation of Rare Coins
Shown below are tow extremely rare proof gold coins,
certified and authenticated by the two leading independent
grading firms, PCGS Professional Coin Grading Service and
NGC Numismatic Guaranty Corporation. Each coin has been
encapsulated in a high security sonically-sealed holder.
Bar codes and unique certification numbers are permanently
sealed inside each holder to further deter tampering. The
hard plastic holder provides optimum protection for safe,
long-term storage. The images below are actual size.
1804
$10 Capped Bust Gold
Proof 64 Cameo
Certified by NGC |
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1838
$10 Liberty Gold
Proof 65
Certified by PCGS |
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Today
four examples are known to exist. One still
resides in the incredible "King of Siam"
collection, another is part of the Harry Bass
collection and the remaining two are in private
collections. We've had the privilege of placing
one of these magnificent coins. |
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Today
three Proofs of this date are known. One is
in the Smithsonian, another ins a private
collection. We've had the privilege of placing
the third, the most pristine of the three,
with a client. This true rarity carries one
of the most impressive pedigrees in the history
of numismatics. |
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Values
through the Years
1960: $3,500
1980: $50,000
2003: $1 Million+ |
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Values
through the Years
1960: $5,000
1980: $100,000
2003: $1 Million+ |
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Liquidity.
Our nationwide network of relationships with
collectors, coin dealers and auction houses are at your
service.
With the advent of these independent grading services,
rare coins have become the most liquid collectibles of all.
On a typical trading day, thousands of certified rare U.S.
coins are bought and sold, sight unseen. All or portion
of your portfolio can be sold at any time. Although, it
is recommended that you hold your portfolio for a minimum
of five years, because of the long-term potential of an
investment in rare coins. If you decide to liquidate your
investment at any time, we will handle all the details for
you. Our nationwide network of relationships with collectors,
coin dealers and auction houses are at your service.
Rest
Assured
As with any investment, past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Although, the facts still remain...various
independent reports and surveys illustrate that carefully
choosing the right U.S. coins can produce impressive returns.
Why
Albanese Rare Coins ?
Since 1991 we have sold millions of dollars worth of rare
coins to our satisfied clients. We are a family owned company
that treats each client with that neighborly touch. We pride
ourselves in delivering the most eye-appealing rare coins
available. We have handled some of the finest known rare
coins in numismatics.
Find
out more...
Put our experience to work for you. For a free, no obligation
consultation, just call us toll-free at
888.637.8884
