by Know Common Cents » Wed Jun 26, 2013 8:09 pm
I'm convinced there's some numismatic value in the Canadian silver bucks. The ones from the mid-1930s are especially appealing, but you'll pay more (and usually much more) than bullion for those unless they're true dogs.
Anyway, I've found a couple of sources locally where I can pick my choice at a melt or near melt price. I go for the commems as they stand the best chance of appreciating beyond their intrinsic value. The 1967 goose dollars are especially popular and I'd go out of my way to keep acquiring a supply of these AU-BU coins. Next is the 1958 and followed by the 1964. Infrequently, you may have an opportunity to buy a 1949 or 1939, so don't pass those up either.
In the "old" days I was able to buy Canadian silver $ at US 3$ each. Might be able to get them now at about 10$ each and I'd buy all I could at that price point. Hope not, but we may reach a point again where the collector value of these and other coins is greater than the bullion value. Again, this represents another ride on the "Way Back Machine," but it's best to be prepared for all scenarios.
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