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Imagine if there was an ultra safe way to build your wealth and anyone at any age could do it ?That's right whether you are 7 or 70,investing in 'Rare Gold and Silver Coins' can be the perfect way to build your wealth.Some Investors call this type of investment - 'The 'SECRET CURRENCY'.Steps
- Get educated. With any successful adventure, hobby or Investment it all starts with specific education, a good saying is Opportunity and preparedness = Success. Opportunities are always there so go and get prepared for success..
- Start increasing your education very easily with rare coin collecting and it doesn't cost much. There are world coin books out in the market place for $100.00 U.S or even cheaper individual country coin books for around $30.00.
- Another easy way to get started building your knowledge is by looking on website for a local coin club..
- As you familiarize yourself with all the types of coins available you will find they all come down to basically 2 categories..
- Collectible coins not made for circulation, only for collectors..
- Circulated Coins made for general usage...
- Coins made specifically for collectors are a great way to start and it's certainly the safest place to start too as you buy these coins brand new from a countries Mint. No need to learn how to grade a coin or get trapped from buying any coin that was incorrectly valued and not worth the money you just paid. Just this fear alone is one of the top reasons that stop people from investing in coins or Numismatics.
- For circulated coins of any age, there are some great companies all over the world that grade a coin and seal them up into a thick plastic slab,it is professionally sealed and protects the buyer to a certain degree that the coin is both Authentic and correctly graded. Buy as many of these type of coins first so you can build up your knowledge even further with the way a coin wears away and loses its value.
- Learn about your own country's coins. Your local country coin guide book will list all the types of grades and give you a fair market price in which you would expect to pay for such a coin. Remember build a relationship with a coin dealer dont just go out and buy $10,000 worth of coins in one go, do it in smaller chunks and see if he starts offering you a better price as you keep going back there.
- Start small and build yourself up to the more rarer coins as they do get expensive in top quality. You can get started with gold coins for as little as $100 from the Perth mint Australia.
- Buy quality gold and silver coins as close as you can to their spot precious metal price is also a great way to play our current 'BULL MARKET'. Better than buying bullion bars as you have the rarity of the coin to protect you if Gold ever falls again like it did in the 90's..
- Find a safe place for storage, most banks offer safety deposit boxes so you can store them in their bank vault eliminating any risk of theft from your premises.
- Get insurance. Insurance is a must and some places who offer safety deposit box storage have a built in insurance policy built in to their yearly fees for storage. There will always be some of us out there who dont trust banks or anyone and they will want to store their coins close to home, if this sounds like you then ensure you get your coins valued and insured in your house and content insurance..
- Find a local coin club. Most coin clubs will help you out with valuations and know someone local that they trust..
- Buy brand new or from a guaranteed grading company and you will have Peace of mind that they are what they say they are.
- Now that they are tucked away in a safe place, all you need is time.
- Have fun while you are waiting for your Gold and Silver coins to increase value, one way to do this is sort through your current local currency coinage looking for low minted coins for each year, set them aside for an investment for the kids or better still why not get them involved with you if they like sorting through bags and bags of coins..
- Find a rare coin first and show the kids what to look for, it then becomes a great treasure hunt for the whole family and making money from it becomes a bonus....
- Always buy the best quality coin you can afford as it is the high quality end of the Numismatic market that has the highest demand.
- In the event of any recession or Global Financial Crisis these rare Gold and Silver coins will be a terrific investment.
- When it comes to selling your collection try a Collectibles Auction or even better a specific Numismatic auction this way you will get the best available price and most amount of buyers for your coins.
- Counterfeit coins are on the increase in every country so ensure you buy any rare high grade coins with a guarantee of Authenticity.
- Remember if the deal is too good to be true, it probably is!
- Know what the Canadian Junk Silver Coins consist of. They are dimes, quarters, halfs and dollars minted up to 1968.
- Learn the individual values. Depending on the year they were minted they have varying amounts of silver in them. The silver content of each coin is listed below
- 1919 Dime (92.5%)
- 1920 -1967 Dime (80%)
- 1967-1968 Dime (50%)
- 1900 -1919 Quarter (92.5%)
- 1920 - 1967 Quarter (80%)
- 1967-1968 Quarter (50%)
- 1901-1919 Half Dollar (92.5%)
- 1920-1967 Half Dollar (80%)
- 1935-1967 Dollar (80%)
- Organize your coins according to type and year of mint.
- Get the current price of silver. To work out the value of your coin, multiply the price of silver by the content of silver in the coin. For example, the price of silver is $16 you have a 1910 dime so the value is 16x0.0693= $1.49
- 1919 Dime (92.5%) = 0.0693 troy ounces of silver
- 1920 -1967 Dime (80%) = 0.0599 troy ounces of silver
- 1967-1968 Dime (50%) = 0.0375 troy ounces of silver
- 1900 -1919 Quarter (92.5%) = 0.1734 troy ounces of silver
- 1920 - 1967 Quarter (80%) = 0.15 troy ounces of silver
- 1967-1968 Quarter (50%) = 0.0937 troy ounces of silver
- 1901-1919 Half Dollar (92.5%) = 0.3456 troy ounces of silver
- 1920-1967 Half Dollar (80%) = 0.2989 troy ounces of silver
- 1935-1967 Dollar (80%) = 0.6001 troy ounces of silver
- Consider other Canadian coins. The Canadian Mint issues "Maple Leaf" Coins in Gold Silver and Platinum. Here is some information on the coins and their gold content:
- $50 Maple Leaf = One ounce of pure gold
- $20 Maple Leaf = Half ounce of pure gold
- $10 Maple Leaf = Quarter Ounce of pure gold
- $5 Maple Leaf = 1/10th ounce of pure gold
- $1 Maple Leaf = 1/20th ounce of pure gold
- Check out the silver maple leafs. These are minted in Just one Ounce Coins. Here is information on the value of platinum maple leafs:
- $50 Maple Leaf = One Ounce of Pure Platinum
- $20 Maple Leaf = Half Ounce of Pure Platinum
- $10 Maple Leaf = Quarter Ounce of Pure Platinum
- $5 Maple Leaf = 1/10th Ounce of Pure Platinum
- $2 Maple Leaf = 1/15th Ounce of Pure Platinum
- $1 Maple Leaf = 1/20th Ounce of Pure Platinum
- Remember that denominations under 1 ounce of platinum maple leafs have not been minted since 2002.
- Decide which Junk Silver Coins to buy. Morgan Silver, Kennedy 1964 Half Dollars, Mercury or Roosevelt dimes might be the best place to start.
- Calculate the current silver value of the junk silver coins you have chosen to buy. You can do this by taking the current silver price and multiply it by 0.36169 (for Kennedy Half Dollars) or by 0.07234 (for Mercury Dimes). Lets say the Silver price is $16 and you want to buy some Kennedy Half Dollars so the spot silver value of each is $5.78.
- Any dealer will charge you a premium above the spot value of the coin and they will often quote the price in terms of "face" (i.e. face value). So for example our Kennedy Half Dollar that is worth $5.78 would be quoted at around 11.5 times face. The face value is 50 cents, the spot silver value is $5.78 divide $5.78 by 0.5 which gives you roughly 11.5 times face.
- Whatever the face price is for Kennedys, will also be the same for Mercury Dimes, Roosevelt Dimes and Barber Quarters. So a Mercury Dime at 11.5 times face will be worth $1.15 and so on.
- Once you know the value of the coins you want to buy then you can start shopping around. Some dealers will only sell Junk Silver Coins in $1000 bags face value - which may end up costing you $12-13000. If buying such a large amount the maximum premium you should look at paying is 10% and shop around for less.
- Search different online auction sites for Junk silver coins. Many sellers will sell in smaller quantities and offer free shipping. [Calculate the spot value] of the lot they were selling and put in a bid just as tiny but above that spot value and to do this for many different lots. Often I would win at least a couple of bids the bid because not so many people were bidding on that lot.
- The key is knowing the value of the coins you are buying.
- If you are on a smaller budget, do not worry - many coin dealers will sell you individual coins - meaning you can start investing in silver for as little as $1.50. My experience has shown that your local coin shop will offer better prices than large internet retailers so its worth shopping around. Buying singles or smaller lots may push the premium you pay up to 20%.
As the demand for gold jewelry increases by the day, manufacturers of good quality wholesale silver jewelry are gradually turning to gold jewelry production or closing business. It is now important that buyers and manufacturers of wholesale sterling silver jewelry understand each others concerns and problems. In this article we look at both sides and provide suggestions that would be helpful to both sides. Here are the most important questions that need to be answered when buying or making wholesale sterling silver jewelry.Steps
- Ask: Is the design provided by the buyer or does it belong to the manufacturer? This will have a direct impact on the final price quoted by the seller. There is an initial overhead to be borne for design and mould charges and this will be added to the price tag of the first piece. If the initial order for wholesale silver jewelry is a large one, this initial charge is spread over a large volume and therefore does not increase the price per piece significantly.
- Ask: Why is the first piece priced high? One of the main reasons is explained in (a) above and involves the initial design and mould charge. Subsequent orders for the same design will use the same mould and therefore be sold at a lower price. In many cases the buyer, would first order a single piece, then place a wholesale order after receiving the first piece. In such a case the seller would have to protect himself from a situation where the buyer buys only the first piece from him and then looks for another seller to place the final order. The seller would thus like to recover all initial overheads from the first piece itself.
- Ask: Why does the price fall as the volume increases? Large orders of wholesale silver jewelry provide the seller with the economies of scale. Production is much easier as the design and moulds can be reused to manufacture the jewelry. Craftsmen do the production of the same design . multiple times thus reducing the chances of breakages and other losses. In cases where the wholesale silver jewelry also includes gemstones or diamonds, the seller gets a better price when bulk purchases are made. All these factors combine to enable the seller provide a better price to the buyer as the volume of the order increases.
- Ask: Are gemstone options limited? If you buy your wholesale silver jewelry from a seller who is also the manufacturer, there is no reason why the gemstone options should be limited. However, there is a price range within which, most buyers would like their silver jewelry to remain and this might influence the gemstone selected. Wholesale sterling silver jewelry made with gemstones like aquamarine, tourmaline, ruby and sapphire would be quite expensive and have a limited market.
- Ask: Should silver jewelry be plated? Plating on silver can be done with rhodium, white gold, yellow gold and even platinum. Plated wholesale sterling silver jewelry will look awesome when new but the plating will wear off with time and the jewelry might look quite shabby. The plating wears off in patches and in many cases the jewelry becomes a piece of junk. All silver jewelry manufacturers will provide plating at a small additional charge.
- Ask: Is the craftsmanship always bad? This need not necessarily be true but once again the market price point influences the decision. Wholesale 925 silver jewelry is produced by a mechanized process, however it is possible to provide good handfinishing in the final production phase and improve the quality of the jewelry. This adds to the price tag and is therefore avoided in most cases.
- Ask: What are benefits of good metal weight? Wholesale silver jewelry is normally made with a low silver weight to save costs. This causes the jewelry to bend and twist at the smallest impact. The gemstones and diamonds will also be loosely mounted and could drop off at any time. A good silver weight on the other hand adds to the long term durability of the jewelry and the final consumer need not keep spending money for frequent repairs and modifications.
- Ask: How big is a wholesale order? As the number of manufacturers for wholesale silver jewelry decreases, those remaining in business set higher volume requirements to confirm orders. This could pose a problem for buyers as they might be left with inventory of unsold stocks.
- Remember that many buyers of sterling silver wholesale jewelry would like to make smaller lots of jewelry to test the market and large orders might not be suitable in such cases.
- Ask: What is the minimum order quantity by design ? This answer depends of the factory principally, but an order can start from 10 to 15 pieces for the same design. This is the minimum acceptable. Under this quantity the price by piece is too high. I explain, one worker can produce 2 pieces of one design in 1-2 days (example) and this same worker can produce 25 pieces of this same design in just 5-6 days.
- Clean your silver often, and clean it promptly after use. Silver that is frequently used rarely has tarnish problems. When tarnish is not yet present, or when it's just beginning to develop, simply wash your silver in warm (not hot) water with a gentle, phosphate-free detergent.
- It's a good idea to wash silver separately from your other dishes because metal sinks and utensils can scratch silver, and stainless steel can damage the finish if it comes into contact with your silver.
- Avoid using rubber gloves when washing silver, as rubber corrodes silver. (Unlike the pictures you will see here, where rubber gloves were worn) Use a soft cloth to gently rub the silver clean, and dry promptly with a soft towel. Gently buff the shine into dull silver with a soft cotton cloth.
- Polish your silver. When tarnish develops on silver, simple hand washing may not suffice to remove it. Specially formulated silver polishes are your safest option for polishing silver, especially if you are dealing with an antique or a piece that has intricate designs etched into it. Follow the manufacturer's directions carefully.
- Moisten a soft silver-polishing cloth or the sponge included with the silver polish and take a little bit of polish.
- Rub the silver only in straight-line, back-and-forth motions (not in circles). Avoid scrubbing; rather, let the polish do the job.
- Rinse the silver under running water.
- Dry the silver completely with a soft, clean cloth.
- Consider using common household products for less rare or less valuable pieces. They will usually work, but may cause damage. Try them at your own risk.
- Select a plain white toothpaste (not a gel) without the special whitening options.
- Take a soft, dampened cloth (old t-shirt scraps work just fine) or a damp sponge and put some toothpaste on it. Gently rub over the silver in straight, back-and-forth motions. Alternatively, you can wet the silver piece and gently apply directly to the surface which you can then wet again and proceed to polish. In any case, be very gentle, and if you notice scratching at any point, stop and rinse the toothpaste off.
- Select a plain white toothpaste (not a gel) without the special whitening options.
- WARNING from silver conservation specialist , Toothpaste should NEVER be used as a silver polish. Some toothpastes contain baking soda or other ingredients which are much too abrasive; even trace amounts can cause serious damage. Use polishes that are specifically formulated to remove tarnish from silver.
- As the cloth or sponge becomes dark with tarnish, add more toothpaste to a clean part of the dampened cloth/sponge and continue gently polishing.
- Rinse thoroughly with warm (not hot) water and dry Baking soda may remove stubborn tarnish, but don't use it unless you don't mind the risk of damaging the silver.
- Make a paste of baking soda and warm water.
- Gently polish following the directions for toothpaste above.
- Give your silver a bath. Commercial silver 'dips' are available which can dissolve stains without rubbing the silver. Contrary to what the word 'dip' implies, professionals rarely actually soak silver in these products, at least not for long. Dips are generally harsh, potentially dangerous chemicals (both to the silver and to yourself), so follow the directions carefully and consult a professional when in doubt. You can, however, make a gentle homemade silver bath that gets rid of stains and tarnish by an electrochemical reaction. Be aware that both dipping and electrochemical baths can potentially damage your silver, and they will remove desirable patina, so they're not recommended for silver with an oxidized or French gray finish.
- Heat up an appropriately sized container of water and dissolve a large amount of table salt into the water. Use enough salt such that it takes at least a minute to dissolve in the hot water with constant stirring. Washing Soda (such as Arm and Hammer) works as well.
- Shape a liner for the container from aluminum foil and place the foil in the container of hot water (danger--do not touch the hot water!).
- Place silver that has been previously cleaned with soap into the bath (inside of the foil) for several minutes. Tarnish should dissolve away.
- For stubborn spots, remove and clean with soap and a damp rag before reimmersing in the bath.
- Warning: This will remove any tarnish, even the antique-y ones. Dispose of salt water down the drain after cooling. This is a simple reaction between the aluminum metal and the silver sulfide (tarnish). The table salt acts as an electrolyte to allow the reaction to happen.
- Store your silver correctly. Beyond prompt and frequent cleaning, the best way to preserve your silver is to store it correctly. Make sure each piece is completely dry before storing it. For silverware, wrap each piece in acid-free tissue paper or anti-tarnish paper. You can also wrap pieces in flannel (special flannels are made just for this purpose). Seal the wrapped silver pieces in an airtight plastic bag. Whether you put away your silver in a bag or you put it in a display case, a canister of silica gel placed nearby can help reduce humidity and ward off tarnish. Never store silver where it can contact rubber, stainless steel, or paint.
- The best method i have found for cleaning silver, is to soak it in a cup of either 7up or coca cola, but for the best result use 7up the acid in it kills the dirt and leaves it shining beautiful, without damaging the silver!
This video shows you how to clean silver with the toothpaste method.WARNING from silver conservation specialist Jeff Herman: Toothpaste should NEVER be used as a silver polish. Some toothpastes contain baking soda or other ingredients which are much too abrasive; even trace amounts can cause serious damage. Use polishes that are specifically formulated to remove tarnish from silver.Tips
- Don't put silver in the dishwasher! Yes, it's possible to put silver in the dishwasher without any ill effects, but only if you do everything just right and you're lucky. Just don't chance it. It's also worth considering that the desirable patina that can develop on silver is encouraged by gentle friction, which hand washing will provide but which the dishwasher will not.
- Avoid wearing silver jewelry in swimming pools. The chlorine can damage the silver in a short time.
- To polish silver with intricate etchings and deep crevices, you may use a soft-bristled toothbrush. Wet the bristles with warm water first to soften the bristles further. On the other hand, you may wish to leave a bit of tarnish in the crevices to bring out the design.
- To remove built up silver polish from the crevices of ornate silver pieces, use a horsehair brush, NOT A TOOTHBRUSH, as the plastic bristles will scratch the silver.
- For sterling flatware, the best way to keep it beautiful is use it on a regular basis and gently wash and dry it with gentle dish soap and water. If it's not in storage for a long time, it doesn't have a chance to tarnish deeply.
- When washing with warm soapy water, make sure to use a NON-lemon based detergent, as it can spot the silver. Make sure to dry silver thoroughly using a 100% cotton cloth, such as flour-sack cloths. Tiny water spots may eventually turn into black spots which are very hard, or impossible, to polish off by hand.
- Try a vacuum sealer to vacuum pack pieces of cleaned silver. Foodsavers work well.
- Many stores and catalogues that sell silver will also sell anti-tarnish silver chests lined with treated felt, or just the anti-tarnish cloth itself. These cloths lengthen the amount of time needed between polishings, but you still need to do it! They also (obviously) are great for storage, as they keep the pieces from being banged around too much. If your silver chest doesn't have a drawer for serving pieces, you can just wrap them in a piece of anti-tarnish cloth and put that in a regular box.
- For silver items on display, try using Turtle Wax (yes, the stuff that you use on your car) or NON-lemon based furniture polish to seal the surface and prolong the life of your shine between polishings!
- When the silver kept on display starts to tarnish, the first stage is a gold-like tarnish which wipes away quite easily with a silver polishing cloth, or a pair of polishing gloves!
- For silver with an oxidized or French gray finish, or for any valuable piece, you're better off sticking to gentle hand washing and commercial silver polishes. It's safest to have truly special pieces professionally cleaned.
- Avoid abrasive cleaners. Using baking soda or toothpaste is already a stretch. You run the risk of scratching your silver. Anything more abrasive than those products will almost certainly result in damage.
- Silver polishes and dips may contain harmful chemicals. Follow instructions and heed the manufacturer's warnings.
- Although it may seem quicker than polishing, using dips will generally set you back years in both patina (as mentioned above) and actual silver loss. Be very careful if you decide to dip. The after-cost is far more costly than your time to polish.
- The aluminum-foil method sounds mild and harmless but can result in pitting that gives your silver an orange-peel texture overall. Go by stages, and use a soft clean cotton cloth to rub away the damp aluminum sulfate that collects on the surface of the silver, before you decide it's not working.
- Even though it's metal, silver plate can be rubbed right off if you're too diligent with your silver polish. Be sure the dark smear is actually tarnish and not the base metal beginning to show through.
- Do not use Brillo pads, steel wool, or other abrasive materials that will scratch silver surfaces. Even tissue paper can scratch newly plated or polished silver if handled improperly.
- Research cleaning silver coins (or any coins for that matter) before doing so, as it can greatly reduce their value.
- Do not use fine silver to serve food containing eggs or mayonnaise. Since such foods can tarnish silver, use glass bowls, or liners that may have accompanied such silver pieces.
- Always thoroughly remove salt and pepper from shakers to prevent pitting and corrosion while in storage.
- NEVER store unwrapped silver in plastic bags or wrap and make sure that rubber bands do not come in contact with the silver. Since these are petroleum based products, they break down over time and will stain the silver. In fact, rubber bands can leave black imprints almost immediately!
