Absolute Newbie Says Hello

[CrackFox]

Hello All,

 

I've recently become interested in starting up a coin collection and looked for a forum to lead me in the right direction. One google search and i'm here so, Hello. A work colleague mention buying bullion as an investment, looked into and i like the idea, I however do not like the Kg's (if i ever has the cash for that) sat around waiting to be stolen. I was looking on a bullion site and noticed that they do coins...."ooooohh very nice" was my first response. They'd be alot easier to store and protect...plus, the number of coins out there is endless...I must have got a collecting gene from my grandad who passed down a small but fascinating collection of stamps. So basically, i'm looking to begin collecting new, mint silver coins on a long term basis. This is not to say that i'm not interested by existing older coins. I guess, i'm just looking for some guidance in how to start things up right, what to look out, ect ect. I did look for a beginners guide to collecting on here but I unfortunately couldn't find anything.

 

The coins i've been looking at are these types.

 

http://www.bullionbypost.co.uk/silver-coins/britannia-silver-ounce/2012-britannia-silver-1-ounce-coin/

 

http://www.bullionbypost.co.uk/silver-coins/canadian-silver-cougar/1oz-canadian-silver-cougar/

 

Maybe these will be the start of something good. Anway, any help will be appreciated guys and girls.

 

Regards,

 

Crack