Diversify with Rare Coins

Source rare coins securely and easily online...

Money Owl’s top picks

Respected supplier: Perth Mint has been around since 1899. It is Australia's oldest mint and is one of the world’s most respected mints.
Great quality: Being close to the massive gold fields in WA means that the Perth Mint has a ready supply of high quality gold not too far away (by WA standards anyway!)
Easy to use site: the website is very intuitive and makes it easy to browse for coins by many different categories, including by metal and by theme/special event. Additionally, the site has a handy live tracking of the gold and silver prices over the last two years.

Respected supplier: Not as established as the Perth Mint but certainly a reliable and respected supplier, in Australia and the world over.
Delivery discounts: from time to time they offer free postage on all purchases. Check the website to see if you can get your coins delivered for free.

Read on for useful information about buying rare coins online...

Personal reward: rare and commemorative coins can be personally rewarding passtime. You can buy coins that represent moments in history that held special meaning for you, and remember them as time goes by.
Financial reward: buying coins offers a great way to diversify your assets. If you are buying for a self managed super fund you get the historical safety of investing in rare and precious metals like gold.
Convenience: now that rare coin distributors are moving online you can browse and purchase your coins from the convenience of your own home. Never before has this activity been so accessible.

Go for a reputable seller: always buy rare coins from a known and reputable seller. If you buy from a retailer (non-mint) then check their background and ensure there is full product detail disclosure.
Supply: Coin prices are based on supply and demand. When buying a coinset check how many are being produced, and if it is a limited edition.
you can browse a huge range of products in your own time, anytime.
Demand: Coin sets that mark major events in history, like the Bicentenary or Sydney Olympics can have high future demand, thus increase in price more over time.
Proof: Check the purity of the metal you are buying, generally 99.9% pure is the benchmark.

Coins that are not legal tender - Make sure that your coin(s) have a value backed up by the reserve or national bank.
Unsecure payment methods – make sure the website uses a secure online payment system.

Do you have somewhere safe and secure to store your coins? As you collection builds you should consider a good home safe or using a safety deposit box.