Gold provides not just safety to an investor from such economic monsters as inflation. Gold is also an investment and as an investment it provides an investor not only with safety against inflation but also with opportunities for profit – opportunities perhaps unequalled by other types of investments.

It is an intelligent move to seek refuge in gold whenever a crisis threatens an economy. Those in the know are quick to transfer their investments to gold when the economy is threatened by an economic ailment. They rely on gold is an antidote against inflation. Traditional mediums of investment like stocks and bonds and other paper investments are among the first to suffer losses. Gold is invulnerable to inflation. In fact, gold behaves differently from other mediums of investments whenever there is economic uncertainty. It thrives instead of getting depleted.

During economic difficulties, people move their funds to safer assets for safety. Gold provides not just safety but also profit. The increased number of investors increases the demand for gold and when the demand is high the price of gold naturally increases. Thus, historically gold prices rise during hard times. Many investors still recall their experience during the 1970s. Gold started at a low price of only $37 an ounce. When the decade was over, gold prices came close to $600 an ounce, an increase of 1,500%. The so-called Nixon Shock was the major factor that triggered this vigorous performance by gold. It was in 1971, during the Nixon administration, that the US suspended the direct convertibility of the US dollar to gold.

A more recent experience was the decade 2000-2009. Here gold put up another stellar performance stoked by inflation. Prices teed off at about $270 in 1970. By end-2009 the price of gold breached the $1000 mark to settle at a decade-ending price of $1,104, an increase of over 400%. Again, a $100,000 investment fund transferred to gold in 1970 by an investor to protect him from the prevailing economic difficulties would have, in addition, brought him tremendous profit.

Gold provides both safety and profit opportunities. Keep your investment safe and profitable with gold.

Zachary A. Pew

Physical gold investments in bullion and rare coin have increased exponentially among U.S. household investors over the past few years, as more and more individuals have become enlightened through their own Internet research. Our government, and mainstream media aren’t about to promote private precious metals ownership, but nobody has devised a feasible economic recovery plan. Since restless investors can’t afford to wait around while their wealth withers in traditional investments, they are converting their portfolios into physical gold investments, and taking the initiative with their own financial futures.

Physical gold investments in bullion are generally used for potential short-term profit gains, while long-term investors purchase certified rare gold coins, which are widely considered to be premier, long-term, safe haven assets. Rare gold coins accrue no capital gains taxes until they are liquidated, and are deemed to be irretrievable through a second possible gold bullion confiscation. (See U.S. bullion confiscation of 1933).

Rare gold coins possess numismatic value, which is why they command prices that are so much higher than the current gold spot price. It is advisable to officially certify this inherent value, and to only use either the PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service), or the NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation), for numismatic certification. These two rare coin-assaying companies are the most reputable in the world, and PCGS, and NGC-certified rare gold coins are liquid in more than 120 countries worldwide.

Those who have completed their research, are encouraged to contact one of our friendly specialists, who offer institutional discounts on bullion, and rare gold coin to household investors like you.

Eric Osborne

Mainstream media tries to tout physical gold investments as anything but beneficial, but readers are hereby encouraged to think for themselves, and research the financial possibilities that personal gold possession offers. Our government and media can scream about economic recovery from the Capital Dome, but that won’t change the condition of our nation’s depleting printed dollar values, nor will it depress the value of physical gold investments. Overwhelming American Eagle, one-ounce bullion coin demand has the U.S. Mint scrambling for coin blanks (or planchlets), while purchases of rare coins like Double Eagles, continues to increase. Generally speaking, bullion is used to capitalize on short-term spot price gains, while rare coins like Double Eagles are used for long-term financial protection, and potential growth.

Double Eagles are $20 Lady Liberty, and $20 Saint Gaudens, 22-karat gold coins, which contain nearly a full troy-ounce of pure gold (.9675 troy-ounces). This is an impressive precious metal content by anyone’s standards, but it Double Eagle’s numismatic value that makes them such heralded long-term gold investments. This value historically appreciates significantly enough to offset the negative effects of long-term economic struggles, and it is advisable to always officially certify numismatic value.

“Mint state grades” designate a rare gold coin’s numismatic value, with most investment-quality coins carrying mint state grades that range between 61, and 66. 70 is the highest possible mint state grade, so naturally, higher mint state grades command higher prices.

Investors are encouraged to complete their research, and then to contact one of our friendly specialists, who offer institutional discounts on American Eagle bullion, and Double Eagle rare gold coin to household investors like you.

Eric Osborne

The long-term and short-term benefits that are associated with investing in gold are at least beneficial enough to warrant some preliminary research. Minimal such research will reveal that gold prices historically tend to rise during prolonged periods of economic doldrums, which is exactly what all of us are facing today. Just this morning, my ritualistic morning coffee stop increased by 25% (no muffin, no donut, just the 7-oz coffee), and investors are encouraged to be vigilant of quietly and consistently rising retail prices wherever they turn. Investing in gold items like rare coins and bullion bars and coins has historically offset the losses that are incurred throughout long-term inflationary cycles, and many corporate and household investors typically purchase rare coins like Double Eagles for their proven long-term financial protection, as well as their potential for future profit.

The aforementioned Double Eagle coins are rare $20 Lady Liberty, and $20 Saint Gaudens, 22-karat gold coins, minted from 1850 to 1907, and from 1907 to 1933, respectively. Liberty and Saint Gaudens are among today’s most highly sought long-term rare gold coins because they contain almost a full troy-ounce of pure gold (.9675 ounces), but more importantly because their inherent numismatic has historically appreciated exponentially (in certain coins, by nearly 1000%) when dollar values continue to struggle, and our nation’s economy is taking a “standing eight count”. Modern American Eagle, 22-karat bullion coins make ideal short-term diversifications for rare Double Eagle coins, so investors are encouraged to complete their research. They are then encouraged to contact one of our friendly specialists, who offer institutional discounts on bullion and rare gold coin to household investors like you.

Eric Osborne

Short-term and long-term investments in gold can be beneficial for every investor’s individual financial needs and expectations, so some honest and thorough personal financial evaluation is definitely in order. This type of “ugly truth” evaluation is essential in determining each investor’s ideal diversification between bullion and rare coin that will customize his or her individual financial needs. It will also assist investors in arriving at a realistic gold budget, so buyers won’t unnecessarily need to prematurely liquidate his or her precious metals holdings. Investments in gold historically flourish throughout cycles of long-term economic recession, with bullion typically being used for short-term profits, and rare coins like Double Eagles, for long-term financial safety.

Double Eagles are rare, $20 Lady Liberty, and $20 Saint Gaudens, 22-karat gold coins, which contain nearly a full troy-ounce (.9675 ounces) of pure gold. They command very high prices, but their precious metal content plays a faintly heard fiddle to their numismatic value, which generally appreciates over time. Double Eagles are among today’s most highly regarded safe haven investments, as corporate and household investors have been steadily supplementing their bullion and rare coin holdings since 2001. Modern American Eagle, 22-karat $50 bullion coins are widely popular diversifications for rare $20 Double Eagles, $10 Eagles, $5 Half-Eagles, and $2.5 Quarter-Eagles, and their prices are considerably more affordable. Investors can receive institutional discounts on their American Eagle bullion, and Double Eagle, 22-karat rare gold coin by contacting one of our friendly specialists, who offer these discounts to household investors like you.

Eric Osborne

Whenever different aspects of the human condition become dysfunctional, the prescribed remedy is often times a “back to basics” approach. Whether it is a golf swing, relationship disputes, spiritual unrest, or a whole economy that is in a state of disharmony, an objective “step back” can provide much needed perspective and clarity. Tiger Woods has already deconstructed his legendary swing to maintain harmony with his aging body and subsequent training regime to sustain his game throughout his golden years. Unhappy couples seek counseling to reopen crossed lines of communication. Personal trainers, martial artists, Yogi’s, and Buddhists alike, all extensively practice breathing to regain balance. Today’s economy requires years of reconfiguration, so while that is being achieved, many of today’s independent-minded investors are using gold investing as a back to basics approach to long-term wealth preservation, and potential growth.

There are so many people who are afraid of what will happen, that they’re frozen into inaction, while others have already assumed the worst, and are staying ahead of the “economic failure curve” by gold investing. If our nation’s dollar bottoms out, these investors already hold the physical substance that backs the value of all existing currency, so regardless of what happens to the once almighty dollar, these investors already privately hold real, liquid wealth. Anyone who is considering a gold investment is advised to evaluate their finances to determine their long-term and short-term financial needs and expectations, as well as a realistic budget. They are then encouraged to contact one of our friendly specialists, who offer world-class consultation on gold investing, as well as institutional discounts on bullion, and rare coin.

Eric Osborne

The older I get, the more amazingly tragic it occurs to me that so many people would almost rather die than adapt. There remain countless investors in stocks and bonds, who are crying to the four winds for some economic sign of financial relief, yet since they know nothing about proven, safe haven alternatives like bullion, and rare, certified gold investments, they continue their gloomy vigilance on Wall Street, while savvy investors adapt to economic indicators. Today’s investors have a variety of indicators to observe, such as declining dollar values, alarmingly high unemployment rates, and a virtually defunct housing and banking sector. During prolonged economic periods when these issues are prevalent, gold investments have historically appreciated dramatically.

Serious investors ideally seek long-term gold investments in certified rare coin, because these coins have actually prevailed over long-term economic droughts in the past. The numismatic value that rare coins possess generally tends to appreciate over time, particularly during periods when dollar values are under great strain, and economic uncertainty abounds. For example, Double Eagle coins, which are $20 Lady Liberty, and $20 Saint Gaudens, 22-karat gold coins have an impressive precious metal content, but even a near troy ounce of pure gold is a paltry sum compared to their numismatic value. Some Double Eagle coins have appreciated in the past by as much as nearly 1000%, and today’s stealthy investors are hoping for a repeat performance. Investors can receive institutional discounts on their Double Eagle coins by contacting one of our friendly specialists, who offer these discounts to household investors.

Eric Osborne

For the benefit of novice investors, the following is a brief overview on gold investments. There certainly is no denying the popularity of precious metals investments. Gold investments are the most popular, as it is generally considered the world’s oldest currency, and the metal that all paper, or fiat currency value is based. Historically, fiat currency is eventually grossly overprinted, and people eventually look to physical gold for financial security. Today, investors are doing exactly that, as dollar values continue to struggle, while experts fear an imminent inflationary cycle, the likes of which haven’t been seen or felt since the 1970’s. During the 70’s, our nation’s dollar lost over 60% of its’ spending power, while investors in gold, made as much as 1000% on their initial investment.

Gold investments offer many options, and diversification is always recommended in virtually every investment. That is why it is absolutely essential for each investor to first conduct a thorough, detailed evaluation of their specific, individual, financial needs and expectations, before ever committing to a precious metal buy. Some basics to know about gold investments are that there are two types, bullion and rare coin. Bullion comes in bar or coin form, and its’ price generally tends to hover slightly above the spot price of gold. Bullion is generally used for short-term profit. Rare coin is a much more specified area of investment, which requires considerable research. Consultation with a reputable, precious metal dealer, like the Certified Gold Exchange, is recommended for world-class gold investments advice, and competitive prices.

Eric Osborne