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Buying gold coins requires preparation and learning. Before you buy your first coin, you should commit yourself to learning as much as you can about coins, so that you can make an informed buying decision.
This won't guarantee that you will make a profit from your investment in rare gold coins, but it will increase your chances greatly.
There are many resources available in print and online to help you educate yourself about rare gold coins.
You should start with The Guidebook of United States Coins, popularly referred to in the industry as the "Redbook." This book lists every coin ever minted by the U.S. mint which will enable you to know what's out there. It also gives brief histories and descriptions of the coins and lists their original mintages.
A couple of notes of caution are in order, however.
First of all, original mintages are not always indicative of current rarity. The key to current rarity is the number of surviving specimens believed to be around today. In some cases, issues with small original mintages have high survival rates, making them relatively less scarce today. Conversely, some issues with very high original mintages have experienced huge attrition rates, primarily due to meltings, and thus are very rare today.
Second, the Redbook lists prices which are not at all reflective of current market value. This is because the Redbook is published annually and the coin market trades actively throughout an entire year. There is simply no way for an annual guidebook to accurately indicate the current price of a rare gold coin.
We will let you in on an important fact now, before you embark on your education process (you will discover this on your own later anyway): you should only buy rare gold coins which have been graded and certified by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). PCGS and NGC are the two leading independent coin grading firms whose standards have been accepted industry-wide for many years. Buying rare gold coins which have been graded by lesser services creates too much risk and should be avoided.
Just as is the case with any major purchase, you need to know what you are acquiring. Make sure that you are getting advice based upon your goals and objectives. There are many ways to acquire gold across that asset class. Therefore you need to make sure you are applying the right tool to the right job. Lower graded, higher population type coins will tend to perform more like asset protection, whereas higher graded rarer issues will tend to grow more over time.
In addition to buying the right coins for you, you should also compare coin dealers. You will want to buy coins from a dealer who is reliable and can provide you with the level of service and education that you desire. Not all dealers provide ongoing client education in the form of newsletters, special reports and periodic, complimentary portfolio updates. Before you decide to buy a rare gold coin from a coin dealer, you may wish to know what your relationship with that dealer is going to be like.
One final note in comparing dealers: you should check to see what each dealer's rating with the Better Business Bureau is before making your final buying decision.
Copyright (c) 2010 Rod Hoss
ITM Trading offer expert advice on how to buy gold coins including rare gold coins.
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BabyFirstTV's 6 DVD Collection Vol. 2 $69.95 This 6 Disc Set includes Animal Buddies BabyFirst Tales I Can Sign My Gym at Home Spanish Essentials and Baby D.I.Y. -Animal Buddies celebrates the world of animals BabyFirst Tales are classic fairy tales retold for your little one I Can Sign allows your child to learn their first words before they can speak My Gym at Home is fitness made fun for kids Spanish Essentials encourages first words while learning a different language Baby D.I.Y. (Do It Yourself) allows your child to use their imagination while creating fun crafts at home. -Running Time: Approx. 45 minutes/DVD. |
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BabyFirstTV's Vocabulary Seeds $14.95 Building vocabulary is a long and gradual process that you reinforce every day when speaking with your baby. The right programming encourages your baby to absorb words in an enthusiastic and fun way. From the creators of the popular TV channel Vocabulary Seeds gives a taste of the gradual process in which vocabulary is created and enhanced all in three progressive steps: - Baby's First Words - Words in Context - Baby's First Stories Developed by Dr. Lynne Kenney this DVD features BabyFirstTV's The Wordies Safari Scrapbook and Hide & Seek. DVD features: -On-screen parenting tips and subtitles -Unique 3-step introduction method to topics Running time: 45 minutes |
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Birthday Gift Set: Hide and Seek Medium $25.95 This Ultimate Birthday Package features a Hide and Seek t-shirt and 2 DVDs. From the creators of BabyFirstTV this package engages your child in a variety of Games and Puzzles. Social Explorations Features: Peekaboo Shapes & Sizes Hide and Seek Fred and Fiona Puzzles and Harry the Bunny. Vocabulary Seeds takes your child through progressive steps aimed to inspire first words. DVD Features: Hide and Seek Safari Scrapbook The YoYo and Peanut Show Sandman Tell Me a Story and Wordies. Running Time: 45 minutes/DVD. T-Shirt is made from 100% Cotton. Choose from Small (6-12mos.) Medium (12-18mos.) and Large (18-24mos.) . |
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Birthday Gift Set: Hide and Seek Small $25.95 This Ultimate Birthday Package features a Hide and Seek t-shirt and 2 DVDs. From the creators of BabyFirstTV this package engages your child in a variety of Games and Puzzles. Social Explorations Features: Peekaboo Shapes & Sizes Hide and Seek Fred and Fiona Puzzles and Harry the Bunny. Vocabulary Seeds takes your child through progressive steps aimed to inspire first words. DVD Features: Hide and Seek Safari Scrapbook The YoYo and Peanut Show Sandman Tell Me a Story and Wordies. Running Time: 45 minutes/DVD. T-Shirt is made from 100% Cotton. Choose from Small (6-12mos.) Medium (12-18mos.) and Large (18-24mos.) . |
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Birthday Gift Set: Hide and Seek Large $25.95 This Ultimate Birthday Package features a Hide and Seek t-shirt and 2 DVDs. From the creators of BabyFirstTV this package engages your child in a variety of Games and Puzzles. Social Explorations Features: Peekaboo Shapes & Sizes Hide and Seek Fred and Fiona Puzzles and Harry the Bunny. Vocabulary Seeds takes your child through progressive steps aimed to inspire first words. DVD Features: Hide and Seek Safari Scrapbook The YoYo and Peanut Show Sandman Tell Me a Story and Wordies. Running Time: 45 minutes/DVD. T-Shirt is made from 100% Cotton. Choose from Small (6-12mos.) Medium (12-18mos.) and Large (18-24mos.) . |
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BabyFirstTV's Baby D.I.Y. $14.95 Baby D.I.Y was created to bring an entire new creative world of fun for you and your baby. All you need is a little imagination some ordinary items from around the house and lots of bonding time together. This DVD will introduce your baby to new foods smells and textures to excite her senses and help build fine motor skills. The finished crafts are both fun and one-of-a-kind made especially by you and your toddler. We invite you to take an exciting step forward and dive in hands first! DVD features: - Created and presented by Sharen Pearson - English and Spanish audio options - Educational bonus with Dr. Todd Eller Running Time: 45 minutes. |
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BabyFirstTV's BabyFirst Tales $14.95 In Baby First Tales 9 classic fairytales are retold and reinterpreted just for little ones. Each story has been re-written at an age appropriate level specifically geared towards the youngest viewers. In addition the modern day setting will better help children recognize the moral lessons and associate them with their personal lives. To make the message even more personal re-tell stories to your child inserting familiar names and locations in place of those in the story. Happy story time! DVD features: -Spanish and English audio options -Educational Bonus With Dr. Todd Eller Running Time: 50 minutes. Bring story time to your home as BabyFirstTV retells stories like Cinderella Ugly Duckling and many more. |
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BabyFirstTV's I Can Sign $14.95 Learn how to use sign language to converse with your baby even before she can speak actual words! I Can Sign is a simple and engaging way to learn key words in sign language so you can quickly develop a two-way communication with your baby. Little ones will have fun learning common signs as they listen to the lively music and watch other children participating in activities related to the featured vocabulary. With I Can Sign you will give your baby the precious gift of self-expression. In this DVD you will find simple ways of learning to express first words like baby apple drink and many more. DVD features: - Spanish and English audio options - On-screen parenting tips and subtitles - Educational bonus with Dr. Todd Eller Running Time: 60 minutes. |
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BabyFirstTV's Cognitive Beginnings $14.95 One of the most impressive functions of our brain is to process information in a rational manner. The foundation of this ability is created through the baby's first years when he or she starts developing and exercising cognitive skills. From the creators of the popular TV channel Cognitive Beginnings explores different components of our cognitive abilities in three easy progressive steps: - Object Recognition - Memory Exercises - Problem Solving On this DVD your child will have the chance to watch popular BabyFirstTV shows like Bonnie Bear and Friendly Jack as she explores her cognitive abilities. DVD features: - On-Screen parenting tips and subtitles - English and Spanish language tracks - Unique 3-step introduction method to topics Running time: 45 minutes |
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BabyFirstTV's Language 3 DVD Collection $35.95 The Language 3 DVD Collection features programs designed to inspire your baby's ability to communicate. This 3 disc set includes I Can Sign Vocabulary Seeds and Spanish Essentials. Disc Set Includes: I Can Sign - Learn how to use sign language to converse with your baby even before she can speak actual words! With I Can Sign you will give your baby the precious gift of self-expression. Vocabulary Seeds - Building vocabulary is a long and gradual process that you reinforce every day when speaking with your baby. Along with popular BabyFirstTV characters Vocabulary Seeds takes your child through progressive steps aimed to inspire first words. Spanish Essentials - Teaching your child a second language has many advantages. This Spanish Essentials DVD introduces your child to basic Spanish words for family food animals and more while creating appreciation for the language and culture. DVD Set Features: -English and Spanish audio options -Parenting Subtitles -Educational Ov |
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Starter Kit: Blossom & Pals $26.85 Bring your friends home from BabyFirstTV to decorate your wall. With this easy to install and easy to remove self adhesive Starter Kit featuring Blossom and her friends. Kit includes 1 wall border and 2 different wall decals. Can be used as decorations at your child's next Birthday Party. Great as a gift or special surprise! *Wall Border-6 inches high x 15 feet long. Prepasted Dry Strippable. *Wall Decals-Two per package-Approximately 6" x 6" peel and stick easy to remove and reposition. |
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Starter Kit: Rainbow Horse & Pals $26.85 Bring your friends home from BabyFirstTV to decorate your wall. With this easy to install and easy to remove self adhesive Starter Kit featuring Rainbow Horse and her friends. Kit includes 1 wall boarder and 2 different wall decals. Can be used as decorations at your child's next Birthday Party. Great as a gift or special surprise! *Wall Boarder-6 inches high x 15 feet long. Prepasted Dry Strippable. *Wall Decals-Two per package-Approximately 6" x 6" peel and stick easy to remove and reposition. |
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BabyFirstTV Blossom Growth Chart $10.95 Bring your friends home from BabyFirstTV to decorate your wall. With this easy to install and easy to remove self adhesive growth chart your child's favorite BabyFirstTV characters can add color to his/her room while keeping track of height. Featuring 7 different images of Blossom discovering fun and exciting things. -42 inches high by 5.5 inches wide. Measures up to 4 feet tall. |
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Birthday Gift Set: Rainbow Horse Medium $25.95 This Ultimate Birthday Package features a Rainbow Horse t-shirt plush toy and Visual Inspirations DVD. From the creators of BabyFirstTV this package explores the wonder of Art and Music. DVD Features: Rainbow Horse Sandman Black & White Harry the Bunny Picture Pad Arty Party and Color Symphony. Running Time: 45 minutes. Rainbow Horse plush toy measures 9???x10???x3??? T-Shirt is made from 100% Cotton. Choose from Small (6-12mos.) Medium (12-18mos.) and Large (18-24mos.) Sizes subject to availability! |
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Harry the Bunny T-Shirt Medium $12.99 Add a Tshirt of the friendliest bunny around to your baby's wardrobe with BabyFirstTV's Harry the Bunny Tshirt! Made of 100% cotton this green Tshirt is available in three sizes: -Small (6-12 months) SOLD OUT! -Medium (12-18 months) -Large (18-24 months) SOLD OUT! |
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BabyFirstTV Girl's Growth Chart $10.95 Bring your friends home from BabyFirstTV to decorate your wall. With this easy to install and easy to remove self adhesive growth chart your child's favorite BabyFirstTV characters can add color to his room while keeping track of height. Featuring Blossom Fred Fiona Peekaboo Tillie Rainbow Horse and Bonnie Bear. -42 inches high by 5.5 inches wide. Measures up to 4 feet tall. |
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BabyFirstTV Boy's Growth Chart $10.95 Bring your friends home from BabyFirstTV to decorate your wall. With this easy to install and easy to remove self adhesive growth chart your child's favorite BabyFirstTV characters can add color to his room while keeping track of height. Featuring Blossom Fred Penguin Peekaboo Sammy and Harry the Bunny. -42 inches high by 5.5 inches wide. Measures up to 4 feet tall. |
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Starter Kit: Tillie Knock Knock $26.85 Bring your friends home from BabyFirstTV to decorate your wall. With this easy to install and easy to remove self adhesive Starter Kit featuring Tillie Knock Knock and her friends. Kit includes 1 wall border and 2 different wall decals. Can be used as decorations at your child's next Birthday Party. Great as a gift or special surprise! *Wall Border-6 inches high x 15 feet long. Prepasted Dry Strippable. *Wall Decals-Two per package-Approximately 6" x 6" peel and stick easy to remove and reposition. |
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Hide & Seek Tshirt Medium $12.99 Add Hide and Seek to your baby's wardrobe with BabyFirstTV's Hide and Seek Tshirt! Made of 100% cotton this blue Tshirt is available in three sizes: -Small (6-12 months) -Medium (12-18 months) -Large (18-24 months) |
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Rainbow Horse Tshirt Medium $12.99 Bring color to your baby's wardrobe with BabyFirstTV's Rainbow Horse Tshirt. Made of 100% cotton this white Tshirt is available in three sizes: -Small (6-12 months) -Medium (12-18 months) -Large (18-24 months) |
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Starter Kit: Numbers Around the Globe $26.85 Bring your friends home from BabyFirstTV to decorate your wall. With this easy to install and easy to remove self adhesive Starter Kit featuring Numbers Around the Globe. Kit includes 1 wall border and 2 different wall decals. Can be used as decorations at your child's next Birthday Party. Great as a gift or special surprise! *Wall Border-6 inches high x 15 feet long. Prepasted Dry Strippable. *Wall Decals-Two per package-Approximately 6" x 6" peel and stick easy to remove and reposition. |
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Fred and Fiona's Coloring Book $3.99 The nation???s only 24/7 television channel for babies and toddlers brings you the BabyFirst series of developmental coloring books. This series isn???t just about coloring but just like the award-winning BabyFirstTV programming these books are a learning tool used to stimulate the mind through the different areas of a child???s development. In Fred & Fiona???s World of Color we invite toddlers to explore textures introduce color and outline build their vocabulary develop intuitive thinking and important motor skills. As a bonus we???ve included four pages on our new Snack Time television series which encourages healthy snacking habits in toddlers. Included in this issue are BabyFirst favorites: Bonnie Bear Petey the Paintbrush Rainbow Horse Fred Fiona and much more! |
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BabyFirst Stickers $5.95 You are Invited to a BabyFirstTV Birthday Party! Approximately 2 inches x 2 inches. Featuring Blossom and the BabyFirst logo. Perfect for decorations party favors invitations or prizes at your child's next birthday. One order contains 100 stickers. |
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Larry Self-Adhesive Wall Decal $7.95 Decorate your baby's favorite place at home with BabyFirstTV's Larry wall decal. Approximately 6" x 6" peel and stick easy to remove and reposition. Two per package. |
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VocabuLARRY Plush Toy $19.98 Your favorite silly parrot is now available in plush! Take Larry along on all of your adventures and learn new words together! VocabuLARRY plush toy measures 15'' x 13'' x 9'' |
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Hide & Seek Tshirt Small $12.99 Add Hide and Seek to your baby's wardrobe with BabyFirstTV's Hide and Seek Tshirt! Made of 100% cotton this blue Tshirt is available in three sizes: -Small (6-12 months) -Medium (12-18 months) -Large (18-24 months) |
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BabyFirstTV Friends Border $10.95 Bring your friends from BabyFirstTV to decorate your home. With this easy to install and easy to remove border your child's favorite BabyFirstTV characters can add color to his/her room. -6 inches high x 15 feet long. Prepasted Dry Strippable. |
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BabyFirstTV's Animal Buddies $14.95 Exposure to various animals is more than just an exciting experience for children. In addition to encouraging an appreciation for living things animals can inspire the development of a variety of skills including the distinction of objects sounds colors and environment. The Animal Buddies DVD has been created by child development experts to introduce your child to the wonderful world of domestic and farm animals. Be sure to watch with your child ask questions and help encourage a love for all animals. |
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Blossom Bubbles Border $10.95 Bring your friends from BabyFirstTV to decorate your home. With this easy to install and easy to remove border your child's favorite BabyFirstTV characters can add color to his/her room. -6 inches high x 15 feet long. Prepasted Dry Strippable. |
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BabyFirstTV's My Gym at Home $14.95 My Gym at Home invites parents and babies everywhere to play together have fun and discover the many advantages of a steady exercise routine. Whether the routine involves dancing stretching or active play the basic moves found on this DVD may help assist in the formation and development of your child's motor skills confidence and social skills. Join intructors Eric Monique and Antanice on this My Gym at Home DVD and give your child a love fr exercise that can last a lifetime. My Gym is one of the nation's leading children's fitness centers with locations worldwide and has earned a reputation as having the best early learning programs of its kind. |
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Fred Self-Adhesive Wall Decal $7.95 Decorate your baby's favorite place at home with BabyFirstTV's Fred wall decal. Approximately 6" x 6" peel and stick easy to remove and reposition. Two per package. |
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Numbers Around the Globe Border $10.95 Bring your friends from BabyFirstTV to decorate your home. With this easy to install and easy to remove border your child's favorite BabyFirstTV characters can add color to his/her room. -6 inches high x 15 feet long. Prepasted Dry Strippable. |
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BabyFirstTV's Spanish Essentials $14.95 Teaching your child a second language has many advantages. Some studies show that bilingual children have higher grades and critical thinking abilities. It has been proven that it's easier to learn a language as a small child even while mastering your native language. This Spanish Essentials DVD introduces your child to basic Spanish words for family food animals and more while creating an appreciation for the language and culture. Teaching your child a second language is a great way for your baby to learn and have fun at the same time. |
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Tillie Self-Adhesive Wall Decal $7.95 Decorate your baby's favorite place at home with BabyFirstTV's Tillie wall decal. Approximately 6" x 6" peel and stick easy to remove and reposition. Two per package. |
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Rainbow Horse and Pals Border $10.95 Bring your friends from BabyFirstTV to decorate your home. With this easy to install and easy to remove border your child's favorite BabyFirstTV characters can add color to his/her room. -6 inches high x 15 feet long. Prepasted Dry Strippable. |
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Birthday Gift Set: Harry the Bunny Medium $25.95 This Ultimate Birthday Package features a Harry the Bunny t-shirt plush toy and DVD. From the creators of BabyFirstTV this package encourages your child???s curiosity to learn and discover exciting things. DVD Running Time: 45 minutes. Harry the Bunny plush toy measures 15'' x 11'' x 4.5'' T-Shirt is made from 100% Cotton. Choose from Small (6-12mos.) Medium (12-18mos) and Large (18-24mos). CURRENTLY SOLD OUT OF SIZE SMALL AND LARGE! |
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Rainbow Horse Self-Adhesive Wall Decal $7.95 Decorate your baby's favorite place at home with BabyFirstTV's Rainbow Horse wall decal. Approximately 6" x 6" peel and stick easy to remove and reposition. Two per package. |
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Blossom and Numbers Border $10.95 Bring your friends from BabyFirstTV to decorate your home. With this easy to install and easy to remove border your child's favorite BabyFirstTV characters can add color to his/her room. -6 inches high x 15 feet long. Prepasted Dry Strippable. |
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BabyFirstTV Stickers $5.95 You are Invited to a BabyFirstTV Birthday Party! Approximately 2 inches x 2 inches. Featuring Blossom and the BabyFirst logo. Perfect for decorations party favors invitations or prizes at your child's next birthday. One order contains 100 stickers. |
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Hide & Seek Tshirt Large $12.99 Add Hide and Seek to your baby's wardrobe with BabyFirstTV's Hide and Seek Tshirt! Made of 100% cotton this blue Tshirt is available in three sizes: -Small (6-12 months) -Medium (12-18 months) -Large (18-24 months) |



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