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by ryandickherber 5352 days ago
> You loose money if you buy physical coins...

Gold and silver coins also cost more than spot.
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drKarl 5352 days ago
That's why gold and silver isn't used for coins anymore (except for special limited editions). Nowadays fiat money coins face value is much more than the material of which the coins itself are made.
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Someone 5352 days ago
Not always: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penny_debate_in_the_United_Stat...
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