by Know Common Cents » Sun Mar 20, 2011 5:57 pm
I haven't bought any recently, but am holding on to what I have. When I was buying, however, it's possible to get some with potential for collector value beyond just the gold content. Look for the mintmark on the reverse below the horseman. They can be from Canada (C), India (I), South Africa (SA), Australia--Melbourne (M) and Australia-Perth (P). If you're going to spend that kind of money, take a little extra time and get something a little more special for the same money.
It's even possible to build a type set with all of the mintmarks plus those from Britian. Of course, then you may have some additional hesitation when it comes time to melt those rascals for a hefty profit. I like those better than the French 20 francs.
"I don't know what I'm doin' but I'm sure havin' fun" Herman Munster
I've recently adopted the Groucho Marx philosophy for dealing with politics and other life challenges, "Whatever it is, I'm against it!" (Horse Feathers 1932)