1982 - Present Comm collection Worth it?

tizofthe

I was thinking about finishing my Comm collection but come to find out most dealers don’t really think of them as a coin. I feel because they look like a coin (large), made of the same material and have a theme of nation history that most would view them as a coin. My question is, do you think the value of them will continue to rise in the future like Morgan, peace etc? I don’t know if I want to invest anymore 2000.00 in comms if they are just a fad. I would put my money elsewhere like silver eagle, Morgan and or Peace dollars. What do you think? My thought is if they float your boat then go for it. But I don’t want to take it in the ass if it is just a fad. Your thoughts?

Compa

If you like them ... collect them!

If you want to invest - try the stock market or real estate.

CoinResource

There are many beautiful commems, they are legal tender, who cares if they go up - collect them for fun.

TypeCollector

<< <i>If you like them ... collect them!

If you want to invest - try the stock market or real estate. >>

frankieboywonder

They are all historical and many of them are beautiful. Collect and enjoy them!! I believe they will continue to increase generally.

ABC123

That which you least expect to go up----usually does ! Murphy's Law

Coindexter

On the plus side of things many of the modern commems can be had for little money. How were you planning to collect them? Raw, slabbed, slabbed by a specific company, proofs, mintstate, proof and mintstate, specific grades, etc? There are different denominations and metals to be considered as well.

A while back I bought a blank Dansco binder and a few half dollar pages and set to work putting together a set of modern commem halves. I am building the set in proof and mint state (you can't really call them "business strike" as they were never intended to circulate). My only goal regarding grade is to buy the nicest coins I can find without breaking the bank. Many (if not all) of these coins are readily available in their original government packaging and if stored properly will easily grade in the superb gem range.

I have a PCGS PR69DCAM 1982 George Washington Half Dollar that I use as a bench mark for comparison. I'm sure other coins in the series have different grading indicators than this coin but it doesn't really matter. I use it to compare strength of cameo and depth of field. I also compare overall eye appeal using this coin so that when I buy a coin and bring it home to my set it is consistent with my other coins (without having to bring the whole album to every shop and show).

As of now I think I've spent about $100 on this set including the Dansco (I'd have to check my ledger for an exact number). I've got 11 coins in the book to date with all of the incredibly cheap ones (like the GW commem) out of the way. I plan to do a set of modern commem dollars to go along with this set because I know I'll end up buying sets along the way that include both half and dollar coins (the Statue of Liberty commems are a good example, I bought the half as a single but I could have bought both coins as a set). My idea was to put together a nice complete set that will be attractive to look at for as little money as possible. What do you have in mind?

flaminio

Not an investment, but fun to collect. Take a look at mine. I only need two more to complete the set, but they gotta be in old skool holders. I have the Franklins, but I think this set will just cap at 2005, and I'll start anew with 2006 at a different company (probaby NGC).

rec78

Buy what YOU like. Who cares if techincally they are coins or not? They have legal tender status and i guess that you could spend them if you want to. But there are none made for circulation. i do not consider them coins myself-but so what? IMHO coins are made to circulate-However my opinion means nothing to you. I do not collect them myself (yet) but one day may. Bob

ldhair

<< <i>If you like them ... collect them!

If you want to invest - try the stock market or real estate. >>

Whizzard

I think modern commemoratives are alot of fun. I collect them in PCGS PR69 DCAM only. Most of the silver can be had for under $100. Most of the $5 gold for under $500. They're all different and many are very attractive. Collecting halves or dollars in a DANSCO is a fine idea as well.

Have fun!