SOME BACKGROUND

Ever since the beginning of history, gold has been a standard of wealth, purchasing power, and stability. Pharaohs were entombed with it to make certain that they were prepared for what ever happened on the other side.

More recently, gold has been a currency in almost every land known to mankind. Throughout history, throughout the rise and fall of civilizations, through war and disaster and depression, gold has been a consistent and reliable store of value.

Gold, and the other precious metals - silver and platinum - are valuable because they are beautiful and lustrous, their properties make them well-suited to scientific, industrial, and commercial applications, and because they are rare.

Gold is an extremely rare metal; in fact, all of the gold ever mined would fit into a 20 yard cube. Platinum is even more rare yet, in fact, 600 times more rare than gold! And silver, with its recognized value/desire in the jewelry industry, and its current strong demand by the "high-tech" industry, has boosted its demand significantly. The price of precious metals is in direct relationship to its availability - supply and demand.

Here listed below are some excellent reasons to purchase and keep gold and silver as part of your investment and financial security strategy:

• Gold will positively diversify your investment portfolio. When you purchase stock, you own part of a company - but what you hold is paper (or electrons). During economic down-turns, gold performs well when compared to these traditional investments; in fact, gold often moves in the opposite direction, which makes it the perfect vehicle for stabilizing your net worth and security.
  
  
• Gold and Silver American Eagle coins (highly recommended!) are genuine legal tender coins as authorized by our U.S. Congress. American Eagle coins offer liquidity and can be bought and sold privately, without any hassles worldwide. American Eagle products are your hedge against inflation and times of monetary uncertainty...such as a devaluation of the paper dollar. Protect your family and loved ones in times of crisis by holding American Eagle products.
  
  
• Gold is a great value. Many experts agree that the price of gold is too low at this point (we have endured a twenty year bear marker), and that the rising demand - coupled with decreasing production - will cause an upward correction in its price in the near future. Here is a nut-shell version of The Gold Theory: It is commonly believed that the purchasing power of the U.S. dollar is being systematically undermined. As the government increases production of our nation's currency supply along with increasing budget deficit spending to trillions of dollars, this higher level of currency supply and spending (inflation) has a dramatic affect on the economy by creating higher consumer prices for goods and services, a loss of jobs and ultimately rendering the dollar as worthless. All of these actions lead to dire consequences for the value of our dollar and especially our countries economic health/stability. Furthermore, we all understand only too well the adverse affects that rampant inflation can cause. Those who firmly believe that gold is the only real money (an easily proven, historical fact), also realize...it is only a matter of time before the dollar and other nations currencies will eventually collapse.
  
  
• Gold is an excellent hedge against inflation. The purchasing power of an ounce of gold has been remarkably stable throughout our country's history. During the Great Depression in the United States and in Europe, the purchasing power (for food, clothing, shelter, fuel) of one ounce of gold remained rock solid steady.
  
  
• Gold is extremely liquid. Conversion of other assets to cash can take days or even months. Gold is recognized and accepted in every country of the world. Gold is easily transportable, convenient to store, and it can be converted to cash at any time, with a moment's notice.
  
  
• Gold is an affordable investment. There has not been a better time over the past 28 years to buy gold. Gold has certainly been one of the best investments for the past eleven years and many market experts have identified gold as being in the early stages of a LONG SUSTAINING 20 YEAR BULL MARKET! Additionally, gold coins can be purchased with only a very small commission (usually 1.5% - 2.0%), and can be purchased in a variety of denominations, making it accessible to every budget.

DEFINING SPOT PRICE

definition one: The spot price for precious metals (a commodity) is the price that is quoted for immediate (spot) settlement and for the terms of payment and estimated delivery.

defintion two: The present delivery price of a given commodity being traded on the spot market. also called cash price.

HOW ARE SPOT PRICES DETERMINED?

The simple answer is that the markets determine the prices through the interaction of pure supply and demand.

In the case of the specific case of gold, the major market is the London Bullion Market Association (L.B.M.A.). Most of the members are major international banks or bullion dealers and refiners. Five members of the L.B.M.A. meet twice daily to "fix" the gold price in a process known as the London Gold Fixing. This is an alternate mechanism of price discovery which is designed to allow gold traders to trade at a fair market price. It is designed to fix a price for settling contracts between members of the London bullion market, but informally the Gold Fixing provides a recognized rate that is used as a benchmark for pricing the majority of gold products and derivatives throughout the world's markets. The Gold Fixing is conducted by telephone, at 10:30 GMT and 15:00 GMT.

Clients place orders with the dealing rooms of fixing members, who sum up all orders before communicating their interest to their representative at the fixing. The metal price is then adjusted to reflect whether there are more buyers or sellers at a given price until such time as supply and demand is seen to be balanced. Throughout the proceedings customers may change their orders, at which point the fixing member will raise a small flag to visually convey to the other members that they are changing their order. The price cannot be 'fixed' while a flag is raised.

Contracts for the future prices of gold, silver and other precious metals are traded on commodity exchanges around the world. Specifically, gold is also traded as a security on the London, New York, Johannesburg and Australian Stock Exchanges.

INFORMATION CONCERNING PRE-1965 U.S. SILVER COINS

A ** BAG ** of pre 1964, 90% percent, junk silver coin contains $1,000 dollars face value of dimes, quarters, and/or half dollars. Solid half dollar bags may be at a premium due to their popularity - especially Kennedy half dollars. Actual coin silver content for coins in average circulated condition is 715 to 720 net troy ounces of .999 fine silver if refined.

And more: What exactly is a "bag" of U.S. 90% silver coins? A bag is a commodity contract $1,000 face value volume of 1964 and earlier LEGAL TENDER U.S. silver coins whose weight and content was guaranteed by the U.S. Government. It may be comprised of all one denomination or a combination of dimes, quarters, and/or half dollars each with a .900 fineness of silver content.

IS THIS A COST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BUY SILVER?

WHY? Take the $1,000 face value bag cost and divide by 715oz.(net .999 silver weight) = your cost per ounce. Example: a cost of $21,230.00 divided by 715 = $29.69 per oz., with a silver spot basis of $26.93 THIS IS ONLY $2.76 PER OUNCE OVER THE SPOT PRICE OF SILVER for LEGAL TENDER COINAGE - a much better value than the American silver eagle coin! We recommend loading up at current price levels. Take advantage of the low premiums for pre-1965 90% silver coins now. You can save with MJPM pricing and enjoy convenient, direct phone line personal service!

WHY BUYING 90% JUNK SILVER COIN MAKES GOOD SENSE

Pre 1964 U.S. 90 percent junk silver coins are the dimes, quarters and half dollars that circulated in America prior to 1964. These coins are legal tender and guaranteed for their content and purity by the U.S. Treasury, additionally, everybody knows what their denominations represent. With a quick visit to our MJPM website to check out our buy/sell rates for 90% silver coins you're in business. Can you think of an easier way to buy food, clothing, gasoline and other necessities in difficult times?

Call 1-800-279-4337 to receive at-the-tick market information or to hear about Michael's opinions on the rare coin and precious metals markets...call us!...it's free!

WHAT ABOUT RARE COINS AND PAPER MONEY?

Why should I buy only certified rare coins and paper money?

By purchasing only certified coins and currency, you eliminate having to deal with expensive portfolio appraisals or to be left wondering if your investments are correctly graded. Certification will be a terrific aid in realizing the full return value of your investments at the time of liquidation. And finally, PCGS and NGC certified coins and paper money offer sight and unseen liquidity! With a simple phone call, one may sell their holdings and have a bankwire that same day!

Collectible rare coins and paper money carry the same mentality that applies to other investment collectibles, that is, "BUY THE BEST QUALITY YOU CAN AFFORD!" Rarity coupled with quality is precisely how value is determined. Keep these factors in mind and your coins will do well for you!

Understanding Rare Coin and Paper Money Grading

Coin grading for our MJPM Inventory

Understanding Coin Grading Notation!

Numerical Grading System

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Scale example Basal State 1 thru Mint State (MS) 70

"Split Hair Grading"

Mint State: coins are graded MS 60 to MS 70. The higher the MS numbers in the grade field, the higher the coins overall quality. A premium MS coin may be indicated by a + such as MS 61+. Such a coin is better than average for its grade but does not approach the next higher grade.

CH = Choice: A coin listed by MJPM as CH AU, would be interpreted for example, as a coin that is AU in grade but has the looks and/or eye appeal that is more desireable than other coins of the same grade.

PQ = Premium Quality: A coin above average for its grade...usually associated with incredible eye appeal or mint luster for that coin. A coin graded MS 65 PQ would be a coin with such an exceptional strike, look (or eye appeal) and lack of blemishes...just not quite the MS 66 grade but bordering it!

DMPL, DMP, or PL.: These abbreviations stand for Deep Mirror Proof-Like, Deep Mirror Proof, or Proof-Like. They are used with a coin that is not a proof striking, however, it resembles one.

Two grades separated by a slash (/) indicate a grading difference in the coins obverse (head) and reverse (tail). The first grade always represents the obverse and the second grade always represents the reverse. Example, a coin graded VF/XF indicates a coin with a VF obverse and an XF reverse. Two grades separated by a hyphen (-), such as G-VG indicate both obverse and reverse are of a quality midway between the lower (G) and upper (VG) grade.

Is a rare coin/paper money portfolio expensive?

1. The rarity of the coin or paper money issue.
2. The condition of the issue.
3. The combination of rarity and condition are the two primary factors for the financial performance of your investments.

Rarity

Rarity coupled with condition are paramount to the performance AND financial reward/return of any rare coin and/or rare paper money investment. The acquisition of rare top quality specimens require patience and good market timing.

Condition

A Brief Discussion

The key words here are #1. high quality #2. GENERIC #3. RARE. At MJPM we feel there is no question that each and every investment should be of the "highest quality" that one can afford. Secondly, knowing there is a very distinct difference between "generic" coins and "rare" coins! MJPM's definition for "generic" coins...def; common date and mints with abundant availability. "Rare coins" on the other hand are most often have extremely low production numbers and have proven track records of rare availability in the market place.

Portfolio performance

Collectible rare coins and paper money can provide years of pleasure in both the financial expectations of a well organized portfolio and their historical beauty.

Getting started is easy!

1. All rare coins and paper money are authenticated and certified by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), or Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), exceptions upon client request.
2. Superior personal service.
3. All transactions are strictly confidential.

THE HOLDING PERIOD!

Coins can be a lot of fun and an investment that can prove to be very rewarding in more ways than one! Enjoy the fun and exciting world of numismatics!