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Are Sunken Treasure Coins a Good Investment?
Before you buy sunken treasure coins, take a moment to think about what you are buying. Is there a lot of marketing hype making the coin seem more valuable than it is? Has the coin been certified, and by whom? Is the coin from a recovered sunken treasure that is getting a lot of publicity now, but might be forgotten tomorrow? Here are some things to consider when buying sunken treasure coins.

First Strike Coins - "First Strike" Doesn't Mean it was Struck First!
The First Strike designation is being used by grading services to imply that the coin within the holder is more valuable than others like it because it was struck first, but the U.S. Mint itself doesn't know which coins were struck when! Learn all about First Strike and what it really means.

Know the Difference Between Price and Value
There is a big difference between the value of a coin, and the price of a coin. Your Guide explains what the difference is, and how you need to take this concept into consideration when you buy and sell your own U.S., Ancient, World, or other coins.

How Can I Avoid Silver Eagle Coin Fraud and Other Fake Silver Coins?
Coin fraud is an unfortunate reality of coin collecting, but it's easy to educate yourself about fake coins and coin fraud subjects. This article teaches out how to spot fake silver coins, especially fake silver eagles from China.

The "Graded Coin Value" Fraud at Online Auctions - Learn to Protect Yourself
If you are buying coins from online auction sites such as ebay, you should be very wary about claims of coin values based on slabbed, or grading services' grades. This is an increasing problem on ebay, especially, so before you buy encapsulated coins, learn how this coin fraud is prepetrated, and a very simple method to avoid becoming a victim.

Invest in Morgan Dollars, Consider These Points
Morgan Dollars are a popular investment vehicle for coin collectors these days. Before you invest in Morgan Dollars, however, take a moment to consider a few thoughts about rare coin investing, because although there are some excellent investment options out there in Morgan Silver Dollars, there are also some pitfalls to avoid.

Presidential First Ladies' Gold Coins - The Presidential First Spouse Series
Photo gallery of the First Spouse gold coins issued in conjunction with the Presidential Dollars. These coins show the first ladies of the U.S. for presidents who had a first lady.

Why is it Important to Use a PNG Coin Dealer?
Learn what the PNG (Professional Numismatists Guild) is and why it is important to use dealers who subscribe to the PNG code of ethics.

Find Rare Coin Dealers Who are Honest and Ethical Using These Tips
Coin Dealers are fairly easy to find. But how do you know you're getting a reputable, honest coin dealer? We invest a lot of money in our coins, so we want to get the best prices we can. However, price isn't everything. What if your coin turns out to be fake? Will the rare coin dealer be aaround in five years to issue a refund? Learn how to find honest and ethical rare and gold coin dealers.

A Cyber Collection of 1895 Morgan Silver Dollars
These are images of various specimens of the 1895 Morgan Silver Dollar.

How to Avoid Coin Fraud on Auction Sites
Before you buy coins on any major auction site, such as Ebay, you should educate yourself about the numerous types of fraudulent behaviors and deceptive practices being perpetrated there. Unfortunately, fake coins are a real problem on auction sites, but you can avoid being stung by observing a few simple rules.

Avoiding Rare Coin Fraud
Investing successfully in rare coins, like any other type of investing, requires that you learn everything you can about the subject before you buy the coins. Most rare coin frauds rely on the buyers' lack of knowledge, as exemplified by these tips from the FTC.