What Coins Do You Consider Good For Long Term Investement?

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very cool! I will try and see if I can locate those coins.

Yes, the small cent. I think I've read it is difficult to get in high grade. But, a lot of them may be sitting in ICCS flips unattributed.

Over the long term top pop business strikes,if you can afford them.

I agree with DBM. I think there will always be a few people at the top of the food chain who want the very best.

I would add problem free key dates with eye appeal to the list.

Investment? Gold, silver and platinum at today's prices.

Collectible coins are only a good investment if you find unattributed examples. If you buy them already recognized, you will not make a lot of profit - hardly any profit at all if you factor inflation and compare with other types of investments.

Buy what you like. It is better than buying a concert ticket - you get the same amusement, but with the coin you still get some money back.

Before editing, you asked if the 1921 50c was a good investment.

Nope. It is not

Investment means making money, right?

Take 350,000 and buy a house on a good neighborhood and sell it in 5y - that is an investment - you will make AT LEAST 15%. Now take the same 350K and buy a 50c 1921 - how much it will sell for in 5y? Around 350K

... now if you FIND a 1921 unattributed on a garage sale, buy it for 10 bucks, certify it (more $20 or so - PCGS) THEN you made a good investment.

This is one of the many reasons people read, research, study, discuss, attend shows and club meetings - to educate themselves (and have fun in the process) to be capable of finding things unattributed.