Get insights from a trusted Grand Rapids coin dealer on rare coins, appraisals, collecting tips, and the local West Michigan coin market.
For most people, an inherited rare coin collection is a part of a larger estate, which may also include property, IRAs, investment assets, cars, or land. Since the coin collection […]
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Previously we have discussed buying gold as part of your investment portfolio. Today we will talk about the benefits of buying platinum as an investment and how to purchase it.
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One of the joys of being a coin dealer is when new collectors want to talk about different ways to collect coins. Today we will focus on type collections. A
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We love to hear stories from clients who “just got lucky,” and stumbled upon rare coins in Grand Rapids. A recent example is the story of a Michigan State University
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Whether you’re an avid rare coin collector or a coin or bullion investor, insuring your coins and precious metals can be one of the best ways to protect your investment
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One of the most common questions we receive as coin dealers is, “What are the trends in rare coin values?” The trends in rare coin values can be influenced by
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Depending on how you become interested in coin collecting, and where your interest leads you, you may someday find yourself talking to a coin dealer about U.S. commemoratives. For those
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When someone requests an evaluation of his or her rare coins, it is usually for a specific reason – an insurance appraisal, a division of assets, or to learn the
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As of August 1, 2024, 44 U.S. states have enacted full or partial sales and use tax exemptions on the retail sales of precious metals bullion, coins, and currency. This
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At Grand Rapids Coins we love coins. We love helping people collect coins with numismatic value, and we also enjoy finding investment coins for our clients. In this business, much
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