Collectors opinions on modern legal tender art bullion?

CollectorBonEZ

I have been a collector of US coins for several decades and in the last few years I have started collection modern world commemorative art bullion coins, below are a few examples. I was wondering what long time world coin collectors think about the direction these coins are taking.

TomB

They are absolutely popular and they are also absolutely not my thing. However, that's all good as there are plenty of coins, tokens and medals that I like that others aren't fond of and there is no reason that all of us have to like the same issues. I think folks should buy and collect them if they like them.

U1chicago

Collect what you like as long as you are spending within your means.

I like some of the modern world coins too.
Here is one of my favorites:

SaorAlba

Kazakhstan should come out with a Borat coin.

Zwiggy

I think it’s amazing what they can do with metal now!

One thing though is that unless it’s some super popular series, they are pretty hard to sell at good value.

291fifth

Some collectors like them and some don't. I personally think they are just more "made for collector" bullion and have no interest in them.

neildrobertson

There is some cool stuff out there. It is all very pricey when I look at issue prices.

Timbuk3

I like it !!!

Namvet69

We're in for a D Carr Covid to mark this year. Peace Roy

WildIdea

The examples shown are interesting and very well made. I can see why people are attracted to them. Variety keeps the coin collecting interest level flowing.

JBK

This sort of Non Circulating Legal Tender crap has been a growing problem for years.

But...some of it is pretty darn interesting and good looking.

I may have a piece or two of this sort of thing.

Weiss

You asked for opinions of collectors.
World coin collector and a precious metals stacker/collector here.

I don't see the appeal to world coin collectors. These are not typically the kind of things that traditional "coin collectors" would want. They aren't part of circulating series. The municipalities from which they "originate" don't use these or any variation in commerce, as a rule. Their desirability as collectibles would seem to be more a function of their non-numismatic appeal. If you like the rock band AC/DC, or Harley Davidson motorcycles, or Game of Thrones, here's something that might appeal to you.

With regard to bullion: they have a huge premium. They aren't widely known, so selling them at all, let alone at +/- melt, would be complicated. I see their irregular shape is a disadvantage as well.

So to me they represent the worst of both worlds: No real numismatic appeal, no bullion appeal.

We say "collect what you like" and I think that's a great idea. I have the Coke bottle cap, as much because I liked the red NGC slab as for the "coin". For the most part, these aren't for me.

For what it's worth, many of these are produced by a small mint in Liechtenstein. Enjoy surfing their wares here:

https://www.cit.li/collections/

jgenn

When I read a question like the OP's I usually translate it to "I really like this cool bullion thingy, will I be able to sell it at a profit when I get tired of looking at it?"

Heck, I can't even sell my cool numismatic officially legal tender actually circulated coin with typically more than 150 years of history behind it for a profit so I doubt the bullion thingy could turn a profit unless the bullion value goes way up.

Namvet69

Art and monetary value can be strange bedfellows. A lot of people buy bullion items because the design is attractive to them, marks a moment, secures a memory, and so it goes. Peace Roy

CollectorBonEZ

@jgenn said:
When I read a question like the OP's I usually translate it to "I really like this cool bullion thingy, will I be able to sell it at a profit when I get tired of looking at it?"

Heck, I can't even sell my cool numismatic officially legal tender actually circulated coin with typically more than 150 years of history behind it for a profit so I doubt the bullion thingy could turn a profit unless the bullion value goes way up.

That is not the question and I have had no problems reselling these on ebay for profit. I just wanted an honest opinion on what people think of the collectabillity and future production of such coins.

jgenn

@CollectorBonEZ said:

@jgenn said:
When I read a question like the OP's I usually translate it to "I really like this cool bullion thingy, will I be able to sell it at a profit when I get tired of looking at it?"

Heck, I can't even sell my cool numismatic officially legal tender actually circulated coin with typically more than 150 years of history behind it for a profit so I doubt the bullion thingy could turn a profit unless the bullion value goes way up.

That is not the question and I have had no problems reselling these on ebay for profit. I just wanted an honest opinion on what people think of the collectabillity and future production of such coins.

Ok, so you want know if we like them enough to be worth your while to flip them on ebay. Thanks for checking with us before you make your big investment.

CollectorBonEZ

@jgenn said:

@CollectorBonEZ said:

@jgenn said:
When I read a question like the OP's I usually translate it to "I really like this cool bullion thingy, will I be able to sell it at a profit when I get tired of looking at it?"

Heck, I can't even sell my cool numismatic officially legal tender actually circulated coin with typically more than 150 years of history behind it for a profit so I doubt the bullion thingy could turn a profit unless the bullion value goes way up.

That is not the question and I have had no problems reselling these on ebay for profit. I just wanted an honest opinion on what people think of the collectabillity and future production of such coins.

Ok, so you want know if we like them enough to be worth your while to flip them on ebay. Thanks for checking with us before you make your big investment.

Not the question either. Just looking for the opinion on this particular type of coinage from collectors who have been collecting other world coins for a long time. It has nothing to do with investment or resell.

TwoKopeiki

Collect what you like. Having said that - no appeal to me. I like my silver bullion 200 years old.