4 COLLECTOR COINS
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their definition is very similar to commemorative coins. The biggest difference is the fact that the denomination of a given collector coin is only symbolic. The actual value of collector coins is usually much higher.
BULLION COINS
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issued for investment purposes. Those minted from precious metals (mainly gold and silver) and their value determined almost exclusively on the basis of the content of a given metal. There are exceptions, however, to the effect that some vintages are more valuable than others (e.g. due to their rarity). Their circulation is practically unlimited and depends on demand. The most popular bullion coins are: Krugerrands from South Africa, Maple leaves from Canada or Vienna Philharmonic from Austria.
Conservation status and return on investment
The state of preservation of the coins is also an important factor influencing the profitability of the purchase. The degree of preservation of coins is seven
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the best preserved coins are those in the mint condition. They have practically no damage and look as if they were never in circulation. They do not show any scratches, upholstery, etc. Of course, if you are looking for old coins, you will almost certainly not find them in the mint condition. Specialists emphasize that it is not worth buying coins in a worse condition (unless we are dealing with a very rare coin).