For the sake of collectors, and for the maintaining of value, the United States Mint creates sets of coins every single printing which are to be sold off purely as uncirculated gold coins. Of course they do the same for all of their coins which means that one can go to their website and purchase a roll of any of the currently printed coins in uncirculated rolls or single sleeves.

It is important to point out the differences between a proof set and an uncirculated set of coins as there seems to be some misunderstanding about them. The proof sets are specifically minted with special qualities or extra work done to them before being sold off. In some cases an artist may hand paint the coins to make them look better, but to the true coin collector, it is the uncirculated coins which look the best.

The value of any coin is increased when it is in better condition and nothing is better then an uncirculated coin. Just because gold coins are already very valuable for the fact that they are composed of a precious metal, does not mean they are not worth more in mint condition. For the investor though, purchasing uncirculated gold coins means that you are going to get the best price for your money. In many cases the value of the coin being sold directly from the mint is based on the value of gold at the time of printing and not the current spot price. For an investor this is crucial especially when the value of gold is much higher then it was at the time of minting.

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1915 2.5 DOLLAR INDIAN GOLD COIN ABOUT UNCIRCULATED    221.99

2007 Gold Eagle G$5 GEM Uncirculated NGC 1/10 oz coin    122.50

Jackson's Liberty First Spouse Uncirculated Gold Coin    790.00

2008 MONROE $10 FIRST SPOUSE GOLD UNCIRCULATED COIN X18    869.99

1865 VITTORIO EMANUEL II 20 LIRE GOLD COIN UNCIRCULATED    240.00

1881 LIBERTY HEAD $10.00 GOLD COIN (UNCIRCULATED)    700.00

1907 2 1/2 DOLLAR LIBERTY HEAD GOLD COIN (UNCIRCULATED)    399.00

1907 LIBERTY HEAD $10.00 GOLD COIN (UNCIRCULATED)    732.85

3 UNCIRCULATED GOLD COINS- GUILDER, KRONER & RUBLE!!!    625.00

2008 American Gold Eagle $50 Coin Uncirculated    1,250.00

1 OUNCE GOLD AMERICAN EAGLE COIN - UNCIRCULATED    1,300.00

Belgium 20 Francs 1882 GOLD COIN UNCIRCULATED    355.00

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Is it gold? Of course it is, but you have to remember that gold is a mineral and does not come in the form of flakes. It is a very heavy metal as well which means that it will not simply float in a suspension liquid. These vials that you have been collecting are nothing more then gold leaf.

Gold has some amazing properties and one of them is the ability to be pounded thinner then a piece of paper. You can actually buy gold leaf anywhere and a large book of it does not really cost much at all, because it does not weight a lot.

There is only really two ways that gold will exist. The first of these is in rock form which can be either as a gold nugget or as gold dust. The second is in cast form which is what occurs to the metal after it has been refined. It may be cast into a coin or as a bar; but it may also be extruded as a wire to make necklaces and the like. The only time it comes in a flake form is when someone takes good old fashioned gold leaf, crumbles up a couple of pieces and suspends it in an oil.

If you have a lot of it; perhaps thousands of these vials, then you might actually have enough old that you can trade. But chances are that you would really need hundreds of thousands of these vials in order to get a full troy ounce of gold. It is possible to trade gold flakes, but it is not all that easy because the metal needs to be cleaned after being suspended in oil and then needs to be carefully melted back into a cast form in order to be traded.

Gold Flakes For Sale

Original Gold Flake Cigarettes Illu - FRAMED Dated 1929    150.00

4 TROY ounces of gold leaf flakes! And 5 Gold 1 oz bars    175.00

(1000) CORKED GOLD LEAF FLAKE BOTTLES SPECIAL PRICE!    549.97

500 - Vials of Gold Flakes ( Lowest Prices on eBay! )^    289.95

(500) CORKED GOLD LEAF FLAKE BOTTLES SPECIAL PRICE!    297.97

500 - Vials of Gold Flakes ( Lowest Prices on eBay! )^    289.95

RESALE PAK 30 GRAMS OF GOLD FLAKES + 450 EMPTY 2" VIALS    129.99

5.3 Grams of Mojave Desert Gold Nuggets & Flakes    122.50

(1000) CORKED GOLD LEAF FLAKE BOTTLES SPECIAL PRICE!    549.97

(500) CORKED GOLD LEAF FLAKE BOTTLES SPECIAL PRICE!    297.97

1000 - Vials Of Gold Flakes (Lowest Prices On eBay!)^    559.95

Ibanez GB30TH George Benson 30th Anniversary Gold Flake    6,999.99

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As for the salt trade, for centuries men have crossed the northern deserts to mine salt only to bring it down the Nile to sell to the locals. This same process has been going on without much change for all of this time; that is until recently when investors started to get involved with this lucrative business venture.

The gold on the other hand is a completely different story. Some of the largest reserves in the world of gold can be found in Africa. Here it is mined out of the ground by the locals and sold off to dealers; usually in South Africa. This raw ore gets refined and is shipped off to Europe where the profit is made.

Being able to get somewhere in the middle of the salt and gold trade in Africa can prove to be very lucrative. You will be able to purchase these two needed resources at some of the lowest process in the world while at the same time being able to sell it at sometimes greater then the spot prices.

Do not worry though, you do not actually have to move there to get involved because you an actually invest in the mining companies instead. They are always in short supply of the materials and machinery needed to extract more gold and refine it to a higher quality. There are many such investments which are available today and when you invest in a mining company, you can make some substantial profits in a short time. Whether you are satisfied with purchasing certificates on the open market or even if you like the idea of investing in the mining companies directly, making money through gold investments is definitely a good strategy.

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Just think about it, when you purchase gold at the store it has to come from somewhere. At the rates that this precious metal is going for today, it is simply amazing to find out that it is then mines that are making the highest possible profits. Would it not be nice to own a part in one of these companies so that you are able to share in all of that profit?

There are many different ways to invest in gold and to each investor, there is a favorite choice. Some people just purchase the certificates while other purchase actual bullion. Still there are a growing number of people from around the globe that are choosing to invest in gold producing mines. These mines can actually be found all over the globe, but in most cases they only exist in the third world countries; especially those along the equator.

One can easily invest in gold producing mines in Africa, but where else can one look? Well, Africa is not the only place with a high number of mines. There is China, and while you can invest directly there, sometimes this may be more difficult of an investment then one would want. The Philippines has a large number of mines and their gold is some of the finest raw gold anywhere in the world. Most of the gold mined out of Philippine gold mines require very little refining.

In the end, the choice is ultimately up to you, but if you want to invest in precious metals, for many investors today, choosing to invest in gold producing mines is a sure way to make a substantial amount of profit in almost any economy.

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There are many different ETFs that you can choose from today. One of the most popular is that of the SPDR Gold Trust which currently holds more then 659 tons of gold in its reserves. In purchasing the ETF, what you are in fact doing is purchasing a tradable share of stock that is very liquid. Each one of these shares represents only a tenth of an ounce which makes it fairly affordable too.

The biggest downfall for the small time investor though is the fact that there are a number of things that can change the profit potential of trading in ETFs. The first of these are the fees associated with each trade. There are also the tax liabilities and the various futures that the ETF may also invest in. The later of these drawbacks stem from the fact that an ETF does not have to be based 100% on actual reserves, but can also make use of futures and other forms of investments which may increase the risk associated with their investment.

Because of the fact that one does not actually own any of the gold, they cannot claim the tax advantage as a collectible when filing for their income taxes. This means that you will have to pay more in taxes then if you made the choice to invest in real gold or gold certificates.

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If you are into investing in precious metals, then perhaps you should join the next Vicenza gold trade fair where you will be able to find a vast array of cast and shaped as well as raw gold at very reasonable prices. You are already aware of the fact that if you want to make a profit you have to purchase at the lowest possible price and sell at the highest. At these trade fairs it is not uncommon to be able to get your hands on this precious metal at rates well below the international spot rates.

While you are at it, you will be able to get a true glimpse of history as you tour the countryside when you are not standing around the trade hall. In reality, Vicenza, Italy is the perfect place to find gold at the lowest possible rates because you will be able to make a profit while being able to enjoy a vacation at the same exact time.

So pack your bags and don’t forget your money because when you go to the Vicenza gold trade fairs, you are bound to leave with a handful of gold at a very reasonable price. You may be interested in getting your hands on some bullion, maybe even some jewelry or even some of the raw and unrefined metal. You will simply be amazed as to what all is available at these shows the moment you first walk through the doors because it is nothing but wall to wall gold, silver and precious gems.

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Each and every single year, billions of dollars in gold are mined out of the ground, refined and then sold of to the international market from China alone. There is a whole lot of money to be made when you chose to invest in gold in China, but to do so you have to know how to invest.

We are not simply talking about gold certificates, but rather many different ways that one can get involved with the Chinese gold market. One can invest directly into the mining companies who not only dig up gold, but platinum and silver as well. These companies handle the mining and in some cases the refining processes. From there the gold is then sold off to the international markets. Goin this route allows you to share in the mining company’s profits.

Some people have the necessary experience to handle importing and exporting of many different items and you could choose to invest in gold simply by handling this part of the process. After all, the gold mined in China has to make it into your country some how if it is to be sold off for a profit.

Then again, you may opt to buy it in China and bring it home or even wait until one of the major gold trade shows to pick it up at a reduced price. Any way you choose to invest though, it is important to know that gold is a very stable investment no matter who you are.

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The post that was featured on their carnival was one of our staple articles on Gold Trade 101 explaining the basics of trading gold and why it is a profitable venture to get into.

Next month we hope to host the blog on our site, so look forwards to some great links coming soon!

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