While all of us dream of owning rare gold and silver coins very few ever start the process.

Why is that?

Because, as a beginner the prospect, and the process, of collecting anything worthwhile seems difficult! It's like learning to play golf or tennis. Our first attempts to be good at the sport are usually awkward yet, if we have a good coach or mentor, they will have us begin with little steps, small increments of the basic fundamentals of the game; such as addressing the ball or how to hold the racket. Once we have a grasp of the basics we can work on improving our performance.

It is no different with gold and silver coins! You need what we call the picks and shovels (the tools) to start a collection.

However, the consequences of learning how to build a gold and silver collection as a financial safety net are far more important than learning the elements of a game. When the economy crashes and burns - as it so often does - how well you play tennis won't do you much good unless you are the Williams sisters or Roger Federer.

To help you get an understanding of the market and how to profit in it we have prepared a 180-page e-book that details everything you need to be successful: Going for the Gold! Your Personal Guide to Understanding - and Profiting From - the Precious Metals Market! This guide, or one like it, should be your very first "pick and shovel". It will help you uncover the value in gold and silver coins.

This is your personal guide, A Primer for Coin Collectors if you will, to help you understand the gold and silver market. Very reasonably priced this information will benefit you and your family for decades. We will update the e-book for one-year (at no additional charge) as markets change and as new information becomes available. A very valuable resource that will stay current and will keep you in the know. 

To purchase this book, go to our Buy Our Book page.

With your purchase, and with your permission, we will also see that you receive our free companion piece: Building Your Personal Wealth. This 13 page booklet will outline several ways that you may affiliate with the American Coin Guild should you so desire. Indicate your interest by emailing us at sales@americancoinguild.com

With that said, you will find below three investment scenarios for getting started on a shoe string. Depending on your budget any one of these investments would be a great start to building real wealth.

I - Start building your safety net on a budget today!

Here are some gold and silver coins you can start collecting for less than $200.00:

1) Morgan silver dollars: Three (3) certified, MS-63 grade any date before 1921: Cost: LESS THAN $150.00 DELIVERED.

2) Mexican dos pesos (2 Peso GOLD coin): Three (3) coins, raw (for gold content only): LESS THAN $200.00 DELIVERED.

II - Have $500.00 to $1,000.00 to begin? Here are a few representative coins:

1) Morgan dollar Mint State 65 (MS-65 = good quality). Generic date: Three (3) coins: LESS THAN $1,000.00 DELIVERED

2) $5 Indian head gold coin Mint State 61. Generic dates: One (1) coin: LESS THAN $1,000.00 DELIVERED

III - Gold and Silver coin combination's for $2,500 or less:

1) Four (4) Silver Eagles (NEW) plus One (1) 1/2 ounce Gold American Eagle (NEW)

2) One (1) 1/2 ounce Gold Eagle (NEW) plus One (1) 1883 or 1884 (your choice) Carson City Morgan Silver dollar.

If you have an interest in any of the above sets or would like some other options, including how you also may sell the "Picks and Shovels" email your request to: admin@americancoinguild.com