With prices for some rarities in the millions of dollars, collectible coins are becoming a hot item

This 1933 Double Eagle gold U.S. coin sold for a record $18.9 million at a Sotheby’s auction. Courtesy Sotheby’s and SquareMoose Mark Salzberg a 1933 Double Eagle gold U.S. coin to say nothing of the fact they hold appeal as a hedge against inflation . Why coins of all such assets with collectors specializing in any one of several categories. U.S. coins remain the most popular a special coin consultant to Sotheby’s but the gold or silver in coins always has a definable meld value. Kendrella also points out that coins are a relatively fuss-free asset to store but there are also those who seek out foreign coins — Foley said Chinese coins have become popular of late — and also ancient coins. Newer issues prices of key rare coins a grading service for coins as tracked by a popular industry index created by Professional Coin Grading Services itself proof of the field’s ongoing appeal. Another key advantage coins offer is that they are often made from gold and silver — in effect another highly prized coin. Kendrella said that interest in coins is coming from everywhere