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What are bullion coins? These coins may have high values because they are not only limited; but also they may have been found in shipwrecks, or they may come from the ancient times. Bullion coins are the type of collector’s items that many people look for.

The silver bullion could be the most well known type of bullion that is selling very well in the internet aside from those that are to be considered to be most expensive and valuable items in the world.

Some high priced coins that are displayed on the internet include the silver ingot. The silver ingot was said to have been found in the Spanish ship Atocha that sank in the ocean. This ship was found to contain treasures and artifacts including silver ingots. Others claim that the silver ingots were recovered from an old Colorado Mining area. Coins were found everywhere and were said to have been hidden by the miners.

The silver Maple Leaf Coins, which are officially sealed, are also popular among collectors. These coins came from the Royal Canadian Mint and include the Walking Liberty half-dollars and the dealer roll first-strike 1994 U.S. Eagles. These items were a collection of the Franklin Mint which had more than 100 masterpieces in his memorabilia.

Most bullion collectors prefer the gold billion. Some famous bullion gold coins include the gold Krugerrands, which are from South Africa. The European Gold Crowns were released from the late 1800s  to the early 1900s. Other items include the Canadian Maple Leaf Coins and the United States American Eagle Coins. British Sovereigns are also seen on the internet as are the Swiss Helveteas and the French Roosters.

The awesome 10-ounce Swiss gold bar, China gold panda set, and the American eagle proof set coins can also be found and are considered to be the most seen coins on the internet. There are gold bullions found in the American Eagle set, Mixed Lots, Rounds, Bars, and any other similar categories that are found on some sites n the internet.

A type of bullion that is not well known is the Platinum bullion. It is less researched on the internet because the demand for it is not as great as the silver and gold bullions. Platinum bullions can be purchased anywhere: some of them are the French Statue of Liberty coins, Eagle sets, and the Koala Proofs. The World Trade Center has also offered some Platinum bullions like the Englehard platinum bar, crucible dish made of platinum bullion, and the Johnson Matthew Year of the Dragon coins which were recovered from the safety vaults of the building when it collapsed.

These coins can be considered as thoughtful gifts aside from their being valuable since they can be kept as a souvenir from the person who gave it. A bullion bar that features a happy birthday greeting can be a thoughtful gift for a friend’s birthday especially if the bar has the date of the birthday on it. Some people also use them for their anniversaries as their gifts to one another – they search for those bullions that have the date of their engagement or the wedding year. Some brides also ask their groom to find her 24-karat gold flakes or silver flakes as her chosen token for their wedding.

Coin collecting of this type can be very expensive, especially when buying bullions, but here are some tips that can guide a person in his search for affordable bullions.

1.    A person must be sure of the type of bullion he would like to purchase before ordering or buying.

2.    He must ask himself, or the person  he is buying the bullion for, what bullion he/she prefers and ask if they would like to come with him when purchasing the bullion.

3.    A person must figure the delivery costs and add them to the agreed price.

4.    A person should be sure that the seller would contact give him a delivery for the item if they have ordered it on the internet.

5.    He should never make the payments using instant money transfer firms.

6.    It is important to know the seller’s background and reputation in the business.

A person can purchase any bullion that he prefers. The idea of giving bullions to a special loved one or friend can be very thoughtful and it will serve as memorabilia that will be kept throughout the years.

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2009 PLATINUM MAPLE LEAF RARE PCGS MS70 FIRST STRIKE $1,999.99

Toronto Maple Leafs Rbk Platinum Practice Jersey XL $59.99

1995 $50 PLATINUM MAPLE LEAF WTC RECOVERY COIN PCGS GEM $2,495.00

1998 Platinum Canada Maple Leaf 1 oz 1oz Coin $1,555.00

Platinum One Tenth Oz Canadian Maple Leaf Design 1995! $223.00

2009 1 oz Platinum Maple Leaf PCGS MS 69 First Strike $1,940.78

1 oz 1992 Platinum Canadian Maple Leaf – RARE FIND. $1,940.78

1/10 oz 1999 Platinum Canadian Maple Leaf VERY RARE!! $290.29

6pcs Platinum Plated Rhinestone Maple Leaf Brooch $0.99

2009 1 oz Platinum Maple Leaf PCGS MS 69 First Strike $1,940.78

1/4 oz 1996 Platinum Canadian Maple Leaf Bullion Coin $558.25

1/10 oz 1988 Platinum Canadian Maple Leaf MINT SEALED $241.75

1994 CANADA 1/4 Oz 99.95% PLATINUM $10 Maple Leaf COIN $533.00

1997 CANADA 1/10 Oz 99.95% PLATINUM $5 Maple Leaf COIN $249.00

BALI PLATINUM UNDERWIRE BRA (3911) MAPLE LEAF-32C-NWT $9.99

BALI PLATINUM UNDERWIRE BRA (3911) MAPLE LEAF-32C-NWT $9.99

Schecter Japan Platinum Wood Burl Maple Jazz(992 $1,599.00

1999 Canada Platinum Maple Leaf Set Limited Edition $4,200.00

Schecter Japan Platinum Wood Fretless Burl Maple(990 $1,380.00

DW PDP Pacific Platinum Maple Kit Drums Black Oyster $999.00

Casablanca Fan TRIH Trident Ceiling Fan $274.00

Mapex Meridian Maple 14×5.5 Snare Drum Platinum Sparkle $180.00

2009 PLATINUM MAPLE LEAF RARE PCGS MS70 FIRST STRIKE $2,195.00

2009 1 oz Platinum Maple Leaf PCGS MS 69 First Strike $2,426.21

1 oz 2009 Platinum Canadian Maple Leaf $2,106.80

1 oz 1992 Platinum Canadian Maple Leaf – RARE FIND. $2,378.64

CREDENZA 60W X 24D X 29 1/2H MAPLE/GRAY/PLATINUM $778.97

Handmade Blue-Dyed Curly Maple Wood Pen Platinum Plated $64.95

1991-92 Pro Set Platinum Toronto Maple Leafs Team Set $2.29

1995-96 UD Coll. Choice Platinum POTVIN Maple Leafs 114 $5.25

1995-96 UD Coll. Choice Platinum SUNDIN Maple Leafs 90 $5.25

Platinum Urushi Maki-e Momiji Maple Leaves Fountain Pen $1,500.00

LEUCHTTURM1917 NOTEBOOK x PLATINUM FOUNTAIN PEN MAPLE $61.56

91/92 Pro Set Platinum Base #150 Toronto Maple Leafs $1.05

Hameln Platinum Guitar, Quilted Maple Top, Brand New $229.00

Due to the imminent inflation, buying gold has become a hot trend. Investors try thus to get their money into safety.

When it comes to gold, most investment specialists think bullish. Within the EU gold bars and coins for investment are free of VAT. Within the USA investors are taxed at 15, 23, 28 or 35 percent. Gold can be bought either in forms of physical gold (gold coins, bars) oder Exchange Tranded Founds/Certificates (ETF/ETC) that are backed with a special amount of gold. Xetra gold is a good choice. It is currently the most important ETF traded at the stock exchange. When buying certificates one should pay attention that it is backed sufficiently with gold, otherwise you will lose all your money when the bank goes bankrupt.The most famous gold coins for investment are Krugerrand, Maple Leaf, American Eagle and Silver Philharmonic.

If one thinks of gold, one might think of silver as an investment als well. But where is the difference? Whereas gold is mainly used for jewelry and as an investment, silver is primarily used and consumed by the industry. In times of a economic recession it is thus better to invest in gold instead of silver, as the latter is not needed for production. There are some other precious metals that might be worth a thought: Platinum, which is mainly used for jewelry and for catalyzers. Platinum, a very expensive precious metal, has raised its value in the years as for 1999 about 570%! Palladium is not as precious as gold. It is mainly used in the industry, for medical instruments and for the car industy. There is one famous coin which is completely made of palladium: The Palladium Maple Leaf that exists as for 2005 in a special limited edition. Other precious metals are normally not used as an investment.

What about diamonds? For a layperson it is normally quite hard to determine the value of a diamond. It depends mainly on four main criteria: color, cut, clarity and carat. There is no special diamond exchange market as for gold as every gem has a different value. Furthermore diamonds can be reproduced nowadays artificially and these artificial diamonds can hardly be distinguished from real diamonds.

How to sum this up? Diamonds are nice for jewelry, but not appropriate as a investment. To get your money into safety, one should buy gold (or silver).

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