If you want to buy platinum coins then proof platinum coins are probably the way to go. Proof platinum coins are usually issued in limited numbers. As with all proof coins they are specially struck several times in the mint to produce a higher quality coin and each one is examined individual to ensure the quality is maintained.

These coins tend to increase in value over the years, especially as the original strike is so limited and no more of that particular year are made.

Additionally platinum has held its value long term and makes for a good investment in coins as they are easy to buy, store and transport and importantly easy to sell at a later date.

Proof Platinum coins usually come in a variety of sizes and many countries produce them including Australia, Canada, china, Ireland, the UK and of course the US to name but a few.

Proof Platinum coins can be purchased from coin dealers as well as on auction sites such as eBay. However when purchasing online always ensure that you know from who you are buying and that the seller is bona fide. Does the seller have a returns policy? If selling by auction, on eBay, for example, what is their feedback like. Are they a here today gone tomorrow or are they here for the duration, so to speak?

It is a good idea when buying online to use a credit card so that, if there is any problem receiving the goods you can have the credit card company reverse the charge.

When the coin(s) arrive always check that they are in their original packaging as supplied by the original mint and that a certificate of authenticity is supplied. If the packaging has been tampered with or opened then the proof quality will be useless and the value correspondingly much less. proof coins must never be handled and never removed from their original packaging. If there is no certificate then it is possible you have a fake on your hands.

Assuming that all is well when you receive the coins then you will have proof platinum coins to add to your collection and admire.

This entry was posted on Thursday, January 4th, 2007 at 7:07 pm.