You may be surprised by collecting coins can be both profitable and exciting activity. Profitable because priced coins can be sold at a much higher value or traded for something more extraordinary collections. Exciting because you will be entering a life full of fame and fortune once you become known and famous to the collecting market.

This activity will definitely bring you to the world of the rich and famous, drink and eat what they eat and drink, sit on their couches and ride with them on their fabulous cars. First you have to be very familiar and own some of the prestigious coins. So what are some of these coins? The worlds most famous coin is the 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle issued from 1907 to 1932 Great Depression. None of it was issued in circulation in an effort by President Roosevelt to stabilize the economy. They were melted down to gold bullion bars in 1937 although two of the 1933 edition escaped melting and are now under the safekeeping of the U.S. National Numismatic Collection at the Smithsonian Institute.

Frances French Angel in 1871 to 1891 which was minted by Augustine Dupré, a French medalist is believed to give luck to the holder due to the legends that are attached to it. Until now, people still give the coins as gifts and still, many people who possess the coins attribute their luck onto it. Canada's 1911 Canadian silver dollar also called the Emperor of Canada set a record as Worlds Most Valuable Coin in 1965. The Five Guinea Piece of Great Britain is one of the most controversial and most sought after probably because it has one of the shortest life spans of any British denominational coin from 1668 to 1753. Starting-up your collection either for personal or buy and sell, you have to have some basic information that will guide your investment.

You can start rummaging from the jumbled dumps of coins, nickels and dimes of bargain house because most often, some of the valuable coins end up there at a very affordable rate. Your patience will surely pay-off if you do this. The internet shopping, where great buys are found, although an online auction takes several weeks, even months, guarantees original collectible coins. Joining online auction though, is difficult for a beginner because you still have to be familiar with the strategies and tactics and can be very risky doing transaction with an unknown seller. Avoid coins that were mass-produced because they are likely to be of less value.