There are many low mintage and rare coins available in today's coin market for every level of collector and investor. Depending upon, in most cases, just how much money a person may have available for investment, smart collectors and investors have many unique options from which to choose at this time. We are in one of those coin markets that only seems to occur every 20-25 years, where practically everything catches fire at the same time. For the investor/collector on a limited budget, semi key Lincolns and Buffalos that were selling for under $10 last year, are now $25-$45. Key Lincolns that were $30-$65 just two or three years ago, are now selling for $100-$300, and the 1877 Indian in EF that was $1000 just ten years ago is now more than $3000! These trends will continue their upward surge as long as the U.S. dollar remains weak. When the dollar is again strenghtened, after the end of the U.S./Iraqi War, all of these investors will reap the true rewards of their investments. BIG PROFITS IN STRONG U.S. DOLLARS!

When searching for just the right investment, one needs to decide just what his investment goals are. Is this investment short term or long term? If the investment is made with funds that can only be tied up for a short term, perhaps that investment should be in something like BU rolls of fairly common Lincolns or Jefferson nickels. If a person is careful, it is easy to consistently make a profit on these items. As long as the bullion market is on the rise, common silver coins can always be found for less than melt. Don't forget foreign coins! There are thousands of foreign bullion coins out there that can be purchased for next to nothing, because their owners have no idea of their silver contents. These are but just a few ideas for investors with limited capital.

Now, for those investors with larger ambitions, there are many great investment avenues. High grade and BU type coins, proof type coins, and major key coins are but a few examples. There is , however, another little known group of coins that you might consider. An investment in these coins, although not tremendous, is still large, and should be made only by those who have sufficient long term funds and are not looking to make a quick profit. These coins are ERROR PROOF SETS. Since 1960, there are several sets known as No"S" proof sets. These are 1968, 1970, 1975, & 1983, No"S" 10c sets; 1971 No"S" 5c; and 1990 No"S" 1c sets. In addition to these sets, there are the 1960 Sm/Lg and Lg/Sm 1c set, the 1960 DDO 10c, and 1963 DDR 10c sets. All of these sets possess good to great investment potential. The No"S" sets offer the greatest potential return, but will require the longest term of investment. All of these No"S" sets are rare, but with the historic softness of both the Jefferson Nickel and Roosevelt Dime series, there is very little interest in these coins at this time. The 1968 and 1975 sets are extremely rare and have all but disappeared except as "auction pieces",  much like other classic American rarities. All of the others are available, and usually at Dealer Bid or less, except for the 1990 No"S" 01c set. For this one you will have to "pay whatever it takes to buy it"!  With all the talk of ending the production of Lincoln Cents, this set continues to rapidly increase in value. Just a few years ago, a nice set could be had for $2000, but today, expect to pay $5000-7000 for a nice gem set!  Also, it's not likely that you will find a bargain on this one. This is a lot of money, but nowhere near the $25,000-$35,000 this set will cost in less than ten years! The 1960 set with the lg/sm and sm/lg 01c will also rise significantly. The investment window of opportunity for these sets is now. Unlike other similarly priced numismatic properties, such as key Lincolns, Buffalos, or Mercury Dimes which, although expensive, are still available in quantity, the No"S" sets are very few in number and will quickly vanish once they are targeted by serious investors.

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