Give the Gift of Coins

From baby gifts and showers to family members and friends, silver and gold coins can be that gift that keeps on giving.  Here's a look at some ideas and times when giving a coin is...well so much more.

Occasions for Coins:

• New baby
• Christening, Baptism and other religious rites of passage
• Big birthdays
• Bat and Bar Mitzvah
• Weddings
• Graduation

What type to Give: The options are endless. Depending on your budget and preference, there are so many types of silver coins to choose from.

• Proof sets: These are great for commemorating everything such as a birth year or graduation year. 
• American Eagle Coins: these are true beauties with the Walking Liberty design. These were first made in 1986 and continue until the present. These coins are one ounce of .999 fine silver (aka Pure silver)

• American Eagle Gold Coins:  These are available in various sizes and denominations, going up to a $50 dollar coin which is 1oz .  Because these are GOLD, the price is obviously going to be much higher than the silver, but these are a great investment for a special occasion. 
• Commemorative Coins: Many times these coins, especially the limited edition ones can be almost impossible to get your hands on. As soon as the mint releases these types of coins to the public, they sell out in a snap.  Check out these coins that are either back ordered or Sold Out.  Now wouldn't you love to have one of those? http://catalog.usmint.gov/coin-programs/commemorative-coins/#start=1   

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Old Coins Can Be Worth More Than You Think

 For years, people have been saving up there up their coins for a rainy day. Whether or not you ever cash them in, it feels good to know that they are there if you ever need them.  

But what you may not realize, especially if you have inherited a family members old coins, or you yourself have a jar stashed somewhere that you started collecting many years ago, is that there may be a lot more value in that old jar of coins than meets the eye. 

In fact, at Atlanta Gold and Silver, we have been seeing a lot of people coming in with old coin collections and walking out the door with a large check in hand. Of course, not every old jar of coins is valuable (in terms of silver, you want to look for dimes and quarters pre 1965), but there is no harm in looking. 

So, how do you know if your bag of dimes is worth more than, well, a bag of dimes? Here are some things to look for and some tips that may help you find some substantial money laying around the house.

Note: these values are not absolute and they are based on the price of silver in May 2013.  These are based the melt value, and do not consider condition or possible collector's value. 

• 1916-1945 Mercury dimes.  These are 90% silver (10 percent copper) and each dime can fetch a price of around $1.50 
  
• 1946-1964 Roosevelt Dime: Despite the year, these dimes are the same weight (2.5 grams) as the Mercury dimes and are worth the exact same as the earlier dimes. 

• The rest of your dimes (beginning in 1965), are simply dimes worth 10 cents each. 
• 1916-1930 Standing Lady Liberty Quarter.  If you happen to have these in your old stash, you are in luck. At 6.25 grams, you have a little over $4 in silver value. 

• 1932-`1964 Quarter.  Any quarters during this period (before 1965) are worth the same as the Lady Liberty Quarters and weigh the same 6.25 grams.
• While you are less likely to have half dollars just collecting dust in the house, it's still worth looking.  Any half dollar minted in 1964 or earlier can be worth about 12 dollars. 
• Even the ones that are made between 1965-1970 still have a little value in them (they are composed of 40% silver, compared to the pre-1964 90% silver ones)

Here are a few more coins that may bring you some extra cash..

• Morgan Dollar (1878-1921).  Based on the price of silver, you could have about 17 dollars in just one of those. 
  
• Peace Dollar (1921-1935) Same as above

To find out more about the different types of coins and mintage of the coins, visit http://www.usmint.gov/

Top 3 Reasons Why You Should Still Sell Your Gold and Silver

Even though gold prices have dropped, that does not mean you should not sell your unwanted jewelry and gold.  Here are 3 top reasons why it's still okay to cash in your silver gold and platinum when the prices are low.

1. SPRING CLEANING. If you have items that are gold or silver or old diamonds just sitting and collecting dust, why not sell? 
2. YOU STILL MAKE MONEY. Just because the prices of the metals are not sky high, does not mean you can't make money. In fact, there is still a lot of money to be made from your unwanted scrap metals.




3. BUY NEW and trade old. Buy that new piece of jewelry you deserve.  Out with the old and in with the new.


To find out more about how to sell your silver and gold, click here.

Buy Silver Eagle Coins While they Last!

2008 Silver Eagle Dollars

We are excited about the 2008 Silver Eagle coins we just got in this week.In case you are not familiar, here is an overview of what makes these coins truly special. For coin collectors and the like, these silver dollars are great buy.            





• Purity purity purity.  The silver just doesn't get any purer.
• They each contain 1 troy oz of .999 silver
• Great additions to coin collections
• Silver Eagle coins are considered one of the most beautiful coins ever made
• They make great gifts !
• Great investments

Come to Atlanta Gold and Silver or Email to order while supplies last.