As many of you know, coin collecting offers security as well as the huge pleasure of collecting desireable and good looking coins. However most people would like to start but find prices out of their financial reach. One easy way to overcome this disadvantage is to use "eBay". If one takes the time to search throughout eBay's auctions and stores for good looking, attractive,monitary coins and proofs they can aquire a nice hobby at a minimal cost. This is especially true if one looks for .999 silver, new or circulated, coins that have maintained their near new appearance. Also if you appericate the luster of Gold coins, search for the above mentioned silvers that have had a true 24kt. Gold plate applied to them. These Gold coins look like the true Gold and or silver coins. This is especially true of the "PROOF" type and they cost a pittance of true GOLD.