Comments on: New 2012 Presidential $1 Coin Products, Arthur Dollar Scheduled

By: FutureUser

FutureUser — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:58:39 +0000

Dollar Coins, Susie’s, and NA’s are my favorites…. I’ve got a nice little collection built up, for only a tiny fraction over face value. Every time I get them in change, I swap out the best of the change for the worst of my prior collected ones. I hope they’re worth something someday…. No metal value, of course. Maybe there will be a sudden decision to melt down all the ones in storage, or there will be a law passed to replace the paper $1 with the coin. I suspect that would cause a little appreciation.

By: RonnieBGood

RonnieBGood — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 16:44:52 +0000

Shannon,
George is on track. In addition:
Gold and Silver coins have the greatest chance of appreciation over time. Stay with certified coins from NGC and PCGS. These are the most trusted in the industry. Buy Mint State (MS) or Proof (PF) 69 and 70’s only. A 70 is the highest grade given to a coin and again has the highest chance of appreciation over time. The low mintages are key. Follow what George says on this. The best chance of appreciation is to purchase directly from the US mint’s website. Clad coins do increase in value, however, they rarely move significantly enough for those interested in investing verses collecting. With regards to paper money look for “Star” bills. These are replacement bills that have a “star” in the serial number. Search on-line for more information on this. I am member of both ANA and NGC, however, I would prefer to provide any further detail outside of this forum. I wish you the best of luck!

By: george glazener

george glazener — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 03:10:43 +0000

Shannon, I’m no expert, but what I’ve learned is to read articles and forums such as this one and try to ascertain what appear to be short print releases from the MINT. Good example is last years ARMY Clad half dollar commem, which caught many folks by surprise. Follow the Wednesday sales tallies on this website and see what’s least produced, esp in silver. Ask your local bank for rolls of Kennedy halves that may have come in. Those are always worth more than FV, and you just might find a 1964. UNC commems from the US MINT are usually minted in lesser quantity than the Proof, so maybe swing that way. Strong patriotic themed commems like this years star spangled banner commem usually stay popular, as do rolls the more popular Presidents. Ask your bank for rolls of the President Coins. US MINT Silver proof sets are generally wise to get, and think about getting some 1964 Kennedy half dollars real soon. I also think Ike dollars are undervalued, esp the silver proofs from 71-74. And last but not least, ask your bank for straps of new money(cash). If you can get 100-count straps of ones or fives, those are always worth more than face value on ebay…..

By: Shannon3095

Shannon3095 — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 23:48:03 +0000

I was wondering what coins would any of u recommend for someone to buy as a investment, coins that might actually be worth more than the face value in 5-10 years. I have a few thousand to start with.

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 23:44:51 +0000

George is right – these coins are for collectors, not for investment. If you’re worried about value you shouldn’t be buying from the mint anyway.

By: george glazener

george glazener — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:25:06 +0000

Ronnie;
Did I read on one of these forums that you have an eBay store?
May I have the link please?

By: RonnieBGood

RonnieBGood — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:15:24 +0000

Yes, They belong next to the sets of Susan B. Anthony and Native American $1 coins. Collectors and Time will be the ultimate judge of value…

By: george glazener

george glazener — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:26:04 +0000

I hope this doesn’t sound harsh, but based on that well-thought out assessment, I really REALLY urge you NOT to buy them. I know it will be hard, but when they become available on 5 April, just clench your teeth and resist the temptation to place your order with the US MINT for these rotten nasty Presidential Dollar Coins. Leave this filthy and horrible junk to the true collectors who actually appreciate them.

By: Vachon

Vachon — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:22:13 +0000

The Republicans need to think ahead. If they get a bill passed and signed into law ending the $1 bill in favor of the $1 coin, the backed-up supply of current dollars should be exhausted just in time for President Reagan’s dollar coin to be produced in large numbers.

By: lARRY DuPreey

lARRY DuPreey — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 05:47:48 +0000

These Coins will never be worth anything. This is the first set of coins in the last 75 years that will be woerthless. A set of Proof 70 Ultra Cameo is worth about $45.00 They will always be junk including the Mint State Coins. M.S.67 Set worth about $175.00 Set.