Gold Q&A: Answers to our Subscribers' Most Pressing Questions

• Are numismatic coins better than junk coins?

  February 3, 2010, 12:00 PM

  My friends keep telling me that I should sell my beautiful numismatic gold and silver coins and buy bars and junk coins instead. They tell me that my numismatic holdings will not appreciate as much as other forms of precious metals. Is that true? How could it be - won't people value the top-quality bullion more and price it higher than ordinary bars or junk coins?

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• Are restrictions on owning gold likely to be imposed?

  March 18, 2011, 12:00 PM

  As a gold investor, I’m concerned that the US government could impose restrictions on owning gold as they did in the early 30’s. What is your opinion as to the probability of such an event?

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• Are short counter-trend rallies important at all?

  May 20, 2011, 12:00 PM

  Why should one bother with a counter-trend rally if the more important trend is down? The prices will most likely decline after a couple of days and timing your bet on higher prices may not be that easy. So why would I want to risk when the possible gain is small? What do you think?

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• Are we in deflation? If so, will gold still rally?

  December 20, 2008, 12:00 PM

  (…) Gold and the miners perform well in an inflationary environment. We are in a deflation for the time being. No telling when it will be over, but it is unlikely to end soon. (…)

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• Are you using GDX as a proxy for miners, or either the HUI or XAU indexes?

  February 23, 2012, 12:00 PM

  Are you using GDX as a proxy for miners, or either the HUI or XAU indexes?

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