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Treasury bonds have always been a popular source to preserve capital. They?re not only bought by the general public but by institutions as well. For years, the US treasury bonds were considered to be the safest investment option, but now, the times are changing. A recent study shows that the trend of investing in treasury bonds has been on a decline. On the other hand, there has been a 25 percent increase in investing in gold. This is because, over time, the worth of a dollar is decreasing....

If you are someone who has researched gold coins at least once, then you might have come across ?Krugerrand gold coins?. Named after a former South African president, Stephanus Johannes Paul Kruger, these coins are still quite popular and in demand. Paul Kruger served as the president of South Africa from 1883 to 1900. He played a major role in the movement and therefore has a gold coin named after him. The observe of the Krugerrand gold coin has been stamped with his face, while the...

If you are into gold coins, you would probably already be aware of the oddly shaped Augustus Humbert $50 gold coins. These are one of the most expensive coins available on the market. They sold for 290,000 US Dollars in 2011 due to their distinct shape, as they are octagonal (eight-sided). Originally they were supposed to be used by minors and were called 'ingots' due to their heavyweight and face value of 50 US Dollars. With the passage of time, they gained more popularity by the name of...

The continuously increasing prices of gold have caught the financial world off guard and thrown it into a complete shock. Financial experts, who at one time suggested investors stay away from gold, are now advising people to buy as much gold as they can, using paper money. This has aggravated to a point where Robin Griffiths, a strategist at Cazenove Capital, termed not buying gold as 'an insanity' as every currency in the world depreciates over time. But, the price of gold seems oblivion...

Not everyone who owns a nice collection of coins does so by purchasing several coins at a time. Most people opt to trade from time to time to prepare a collection that?s worth showing off. While trading is a good business, it can be risky. Before you plunge into trading, there are some things you should be aware of. To begin with, you should be 100% sure of the value of the silver coin that you are purchasing. A good option to check the value is to get it appraised and ask for a certificate...