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These coins help bolster yourprecious metals portfolio to shieldyou against volatility and to attemptto set you up with the opportunityfor long-term growth, which iswhat makes a mixed portfolio ofboth bullion and Investment GradeCoins more diversified and morebalanced.Slice your pie based onyour investment goals.Your specific mix of precious metalasset classes should be determinedby your individual tolerance forrisk, your time horizon and yourpersonal investment philosophy.Portfolios heavily exposed to thebullion market are generally moreaggressive and therefore more risky.They are often recommended forshort-term investors who want toplace a bet on imminent marketmoves and for investors who arecapable of stomaching a high degreeof risk, since the price of commoditygold can rise or fall dramatically in ashort amount of time.Portfolios that are weighted towardInvestment Grade Coins are consideredto be more stable and conservative,since historical data indicates muchless pricing volatility, along withsteady price appreciation wheninvestor demand is high. This typeof portfolio is ideal for investors whowant to limit their exposure to theups and downs of the bullion marketand shelter their investments fromthe geopolitical forces that are out oftheir control. They are also best forinvestors who are able to hold for atleast 5 years, to allow the investmentsufficient time to mature andincrease in price enough to coverthe market spread when acquired.WHY COINS GETCERTIFIEDCertification is a process of registeringcoins with an official certifyingorganization to ensure theirauthenticity and grade the condition.Certified Investment Grade Coins aresealed in a tamper-proof holder toprotect their condition.All Investment Grade Coins are givena unique registration number, just likea serial number, so they can be easilyand precisely identified by collectorsand investors, even if they don’t havephysical possession of the actual coin.First and foremost, this processauthenticates your coin as being a truegovernment issue and NOT a copy,fake, replica or counterfeit.Second, once the condition of thecoin is determined, it is sealed in aprotective holder to preserve it fromdamage.Third, your coin is assigned a uniqueregistration number. If your coin isever lost or stolen, you can proveownership with this number.Finally, certified coins are tracked in“Population Reports” so you will knowhow many other coins are like yours.These “Population Reports” are criticalin determining the rarity of your coin.You should check with a registeredinvestment advisor before making adecision to own metals.4

GOLD AMERICAN EAGLES IN PERFECTPROOF 70 GRADELarge Enough Population For an Active Market, But Low Enough to HavePrice Increase OpportunitiesGold American Eagle coins certified in Proof70 condition are the finest specimens of thesecoins known to exist, which is what makes themInvestment Grade Coins. Our executive teamhas more than 50 years of combined professionalexperience creating metals investment portfoliosand has identified the Gold Eagle Proof Series asthe top recommendation for those interested in acertified gold coin investment. These coins comein sets of four coins -- one of each size coin mintedin the same year.Due to increasing demand and a fixed supply, theprice stability for these coins is more predictablethan bullion. That’s why the U.S. Gold Bureaurecommends these coin sets as a long-term store ofvalue, while setting you up with an opportunity forreasonable appreciation over time. It is importantto keep in mind that these gold coins will neverbe lower in value than the metal content weight ofeach coin, respectively. As such, there is always apricing floor on these coins -- something that can’tbe said about equities or bonds.5The Gold Eagle Proof coins that we offer havebeen independently tested and certified in perfectcondition and are considered true InvestmentGrade Coins because of their quality. The valueof these certified coins is driven by their rarity,expressed as the population of perfect conditioncoins in the market, which are called “Proof 70s” incoin certification terminology.The population figure indicates how many of thesecoins are in existence in the world. Generallyspeaking, the lower the population the higher theprice. For some coins, this population numbercan be extremely low -- we’re talking fewer than afew hundred examples in the entire world. This isthe case, for instance, for the Gold Eagle Proof 704-Coin Set from 1993. Because of the extreme rarityof this set, it has increased in price exponentiallyand is very difficult to find for sale on the openmarket. These are the types of coins we work to getinto the hands of our clients, because we want themto have the best opportunity for appreciation.

Our firm aggressively acquires these coins wherever we can find them,which may include estate sales, private auctions, national coin shows,and through buy-backs from existing investors. We are leaders in theGold Eagle Proof 70 market and have become a source for marketmaking in this series of coins.We are eager to buy these sets, whenever and wherever we findthem. In fact, we ask for first right of refusal when our clients wantto liquidate, since we want these sets right back in our inventory.The Bottom LineIt’s generally a good idea for most people to diversify INTO preciousmetals. But don’t forget to also diversify WITHIN precious metals,or you could be right back on the same roller coaster ride that youhave no doubt experienced with your traditional investments.EXCLUSIVESIGNATURESERIESIn partnership with Ed Moy,38th Director of the UnitedStates Mint. All coin labelsare hand-signed.ED MOY SIGNATURE SERIESPROOF 70 COINS: A U.S.GOLD BUREAU OFFERINGThe U.S. Gold Bureau has partneredwith former Director of the U.S.Mint Ed Moy to feature hand-signedcertification labels on Gold AmericanEagle, Gold American Buffalo,Platinum American Eagle, and SilverAmerican Eagle Proof 70 coins. TheEd Moy Signature Series is unique toinvestors and collectors given Mr. Moy’shand signature on each and every label,meaning the population for Proof 70coins and Date Runs will be low, addingto the potential of the coins.In addition to being the 38th Directorof the United States Mint, EdmundC. Moy is a well-known author,economist and public speaker. Heserved as Special Assistant to PresidentGeorge W. Bush for over five yearsand assisted with the transition to thenew U.S. Department of HomelandSecurity after September 11, 2001.The U.S. Mint sold over a 1 billionin numismatic collectibles and struckover 16 billion coins in Moy’s first yearas director. During Moy’s tenure asleader of the U.S. Mint, the financialcrisis and recession spurred anunprecedented demand for gold andsilver bullion. The 50 State Quarterprogram, the Presidential 1 Coin, andthe National Parks Quarter programwere also milestones of Ed Moy’s termwith the U.S. Mint.Coins with Ed Moy signature labelshave made headlines due to theirextreme popularity and premiumsinvestors are willing to pay at auction.The Ed Moy Signature Series ofProof 70 coins is no exception andis an excellent way to diversify yourportfolio within precious metals.Ed Moy Signature Series Proof 70coins are available as single coins,4-coin sets, and even as full Date Runs.6

THE SHELDON COIN GRADING SCALEWhen a coin is certified, it is given a condition score from 1 to 70, which establishes the coin’s grade, basedon the sharpness of the original strike when the coin was minted, as well as the presence (or lack thereof)of any imperfections, such as dings, scratches or even fingerprints.Coins intended for general circulation are often referred to as “Business Strike Coins.” These coins havea matte finish, just like a nickel or quarter that you may have in your pocket right now. The subset ofthese coins that is at or near the top condition are called Mint State. A coin from the Old West that is insuperior condition, with minimal visible scratches, for example, may achieve a grade of Mint State 64,written as “MS64.”Proof coins differ in appearance from Mint State coins. The term “Proof ” refers to the method ofmanufacture and not the condition of the coin. Proof coins are struck on a highly polished planchet (asblank coins are called) giving the fields a mirrored effect while the image or portrait has razor-sharp edgesand a frosted finish.Historically, proof coins were sometimes minted and given tomembers of Congress, placed on display at exhibits and gifted toforeign dignitaries. Most of these coins were never intended forgeneral circulation and are generally considered to be quite rare.Modern Proofs are made by the United States Mint in gold,silver, platinum, and palladium. The mintages of these coins arenearly always a small fraction of the Business Strike coins that arecirculated as bullion. Oftentimes, the U.S. Mint will set a productionlimit or only produce the proof coins for a certain period of time.These Proofs are intended for collectors and investors and trade ata higher premium above the spot price of gold, even before they arecertified. Plus, they are still backed by their metal content, whichassures their base value.Proof coins that are certified are denoted with the letters “PR” or“PF” and are generally in demand from investors when they achievethe coveted Proof 70 status, since these are the rarest of the rare.7

Sheldon Grading Scaleby Number / Grade / Description#1 / PoorClear enough to Identify, date maybe worn smooth with one side of thecoin blanked. Coins that are verybadly corroded may also fall underthis category.#2 / FairSome detail shows.# 3 - 3.5 / About Good, Almost GoodReadable lettering although veryheavily worn. The date and designmay be worn smooth.#4 / GoodRims of the coin are slightly worn,design is visible but faint in areaswith many parts of the coin worn flat.Peripheral lettering nearly full.#6 / Choice GoodRims of the coin are completeperipheral lettering full.#8 / Very GoodSlight detail shows, two to three lettersof the word LIBERTY show with coinsof this feature, for example.#10 / Choice Very GoodSlightly clearer design features, fiveor possibly six letters of the wordLIBERTY would show with coins ofthis feature.#12 / FineSome deeply recessed areas withdetail, all lettering is sharp, The wordLIBERTY is complete with coinsof this feature but may be weak.Moderate to considerable even wearthroughout the coin.#15 / Choice FineSlightly more detail in the recessedareas of the coin.#20 / Very FineModerate wear on the higher surfacefeatures.#25 / Very FineAll lettering and major features aresharp, light to moderate even wear isseen on the surface and high points ofthe coin.#30 / Choice Very FineAll lettering and major features aresharp, light even wear is seen on thesurface and high points of the coin.#35 / Choice Very FineAll lettering and major features aresharp, light even wear is seen on thesurface and high points of the coin.Traces of mint luster may show.#40 / Extremely Fine/Extra FineOverall sharpness, light wear at thehighest points of the coin, details ofthe coin are sharp. Traces of mintluster may show.#45 / Choice Extremely FineSlight overall wear at the highestpoints of the coin (examples beingraised features), all the details are fulland very sharp. Mint luster may showonly in protected areas of the coin'ssurface.#50 / About Uncirculated,Almost UncirculatedTraces of wear at the highest points ofthe coin, at least half of the originalmint luster remains.#55 / Choice About UncirculatedThree-fourths of the original mintluster remains.#58 / Choice About UncirculatedAlmost all of the original mint lusterremains.#60 / MS60 or PF60Unattractive, dull or washed outmint luster may mark this coin.There may be many large detractingcontact marks, or damage spots, butabsolutely no trace of wear. Rim nicksmay be present, and eye appeal is verypoor. Copper coins may be dark, dulland spotted.#61 / MS61 or PF61Mint luster may be diminished ornoticeably impaired, and the surfacehas clusters of small contact marksthroughout. Hairlines could be verynoticeable. Scuff-marks may show asunattractive patches on large areas ormajor features.#62 / MS62 or PF62Impaired or dull luster may beevident. Clusters of small marks maybe present throughout with a few largemarks or nicks in prime focal areas.Hairlines may be very noticeable.Large unattractive scuff-marks mightbe seen on major features. The strike,rim and planchet quality may benoticeably below average.#63 / MS63 or PF63Mint luster may be slightly impaired.Numerous small contact marks, anda few scattered heavy marks may beseen. Small hairlines are visible without magnification. Several detractingscuff marks or defects may be presentthroughout the design or in the fields.The general quality is average, butoverall the coin is rather attractive.#64 / MS64 or PF64Coin has average luster and strike forthe type. Several small contact marksin groups, as well as one or twomoderately heavy marks may bepresent. One or two small patchesof hairlines may show under lowmagnification. Noticeable light scuffmarks or defects might be seen withinthe design or in the field. Attractiveoverall quality with a pleasing eyeappeal.#65 / MS65 or PF65Coin shows an attractive high qualityof luster and strike for the date andmint. A few small scattered contactmarks, or two larger marks maybe present, and one or two smallpatches of hairlines may show undermagnification. Overall quality is aboveaverage and overall eye appeal is verypleasing.#66 / MS66 or PF66Coin has above average quality ofstrike and full original mint luster,with no more than two or three minorbut noticeable contact marks. A fewvery light hairlines may show undermagnification, or there may be oneor two light scuff marks showing onfrosted surfaces or in the field. Theeye appeal must be above average andvery pleasing for the date and mint.#67 / MS67 or PF67Coin has a sharp strike with fulloriginal luster. May have three or fourvery small contact marks and onemore noticeable but not detractingmark. On comparable coins, oneor two small single hairlines mayshow under magnification, or one ortwo partially hidden scuff marks orflaws may be present. Eye appeal isexceptional.#68 / MS68 or PF68Coin has a sharp strike with fulloriginal luster, with no more than fourlight scattered contact marks or flaws.No hairlines or scuff marks show.Copper coins have lustrous originalcolor. Eye appeal is exceptional.#69/ MS69 or PF69Coin has a sharp strike with fulloriginal luster, with no more than twosmall non-detracting contact marks orflaws. No hairlines or scuff marks arevisible. Eye appeal is exceptional.#70 / MS70 or PF70The perfect coin, as minted. Has notrace of wear, handling, scratches orcontact with other coins. Coins in thisgrade are almost non-existent in oldercoins with very few examples known.Copper coins are bright with fulloriginal color and luster. Eye appeal isexceptional.8

GOLD IS THE ONLY REAL MONEYGold, by nature’s design, is indestructible. If youapply heat to gold, it turns to liquid and is still gold.Once cooled, it becomes the familiar solid form weall recognize. If you take a hammer and beat it, youstill have gold. If you drop gold into the ocean and letthe salt water attack it for centuries, when you pull itup, it is still gold!This was one of the main reasons why gold becamemoney, because of its ability to maintain its integritywithout breaking down. Before gold was used asmoney, people bartered with other commoditiessuch as corn, wheat, livestock, and others.The problem with this system is two-fold. First, the“equal value” problem -- what is more valuable, abushel of corn or a cow? Since each commodity hada different value, it was hard to set a standard value.For instance, how do you value a cow relative to othercommodities -- is it worth one bushel of corn, two,or three?Well, it depended upon which commodity you owned.If you owned the cow, of course you would considerthe milk and the meat to be the most valuable. Butif you owned the corn, you would say, that “withoutcorn to feed your cow, it will starve, so the corn ismore valuable” and the battle continued.9Gold Offers Greater MonetarySecurity When Compared ToFiat Currency.

UNDERSTANDINGSPOT PRICEThe “spot price” represents the currentmarket rate for gold (symbol: XAU)and silver (symbol: XAG) contractsas established by the CommoditiesExchange (COMEX), a division ofthe New York Mercantile Exchange(NYMEX). The COMEX is theprimary market for commoditiesbrokers, commercial producers andinstitutional buyers to trade gold andsilver options and futures contracts.The second problem with this system was the “store of value” problem.If you were a corn farmer and had a record crop producing more cornthan you could use, you would store your corn and save it. However,over time if you did not use the corn it would go bad and its value woulddiminish to zero.So, the commodities used in barter all had a shelf life and only hadvalue for a limited amount of time. Additionally, all commodities havedifferent values to different users so there was no standard for all people.If you were poor, corn would be very important and have a high value,however if you were rich, corn may not be as valuable to you beyonda certain amount. This is why a system was needed so that all peoplewould have a standard measure of values.The standard size of a contract is 100ounces for gold and 5,000 ouncesfor silver. The NYMEX is also theleading exchange for platinum,palladium, aluminum, copper, coal,crude oil, gasoline, heating oil andother commodities. Prices listed onthe COMEX in no way represent theselling price for physical gold andsilver coins and bars to individualinvestors, though the spot price is oneof several components that ultimatelydoes set that price. For example,the U.S. Mint sells its gold coins todistributors at a premium of 3% to 5%over spot price, and its silver coins atcloser to 10% “over spot.”Gold had all the answers!Gold is a commodity, yet is limited in supply. It is indestructible, so itwill last forever. If you were rich or poor, you wanted it. Mankind hadcreated “the Gold Standard,” a standard of value for all. Gold is truemoney and is recognized all over the world as valuable.10

THE HISTORY OF GOLDGold through the ages. Since thedawn of civilization, gold has beenprized by every major culture andnation state.The universal appeal and intrinsic value of gold hassurvived the rise and fall of the Egyptian, Greek,Roman, Spanish and English empires. By the timeJesus was born, gold had been in widespread usefor 4,000 years.Gold’s first historically documented appearanceas ornamentation dates as far back as 4000 B.C.in Central and Eastern Europe. By 3000 B.C., theEgyptians were beating gold into leaf and creatingmetal alloys to improve its color and hardness.During this same era, the Sumerians, in what isnow modern day Iraq, began creating gold jewelry.By 1500 B.C., gold’s universal popularity was soprevalent throughout the civilized world that it wasthe standard exchange of value for settling tradeimbalances among nations.During this same era, the shekel became the firstcoin circulated using 2/3 gold and 1/3 silver content.By 560 B.C., the first coin minted from pure goldfirst went into circulation in Asia Minor and goldcoins have been minted ever since.Throughout all of civilized history, nations havefought wars to gain it and have spent fortunes toprotect it. In today’s modern world, virtually every11major nation state continues to have some form ofgold coin in circulation, although their legal tendervalues are largely symbolic.Around the world, such gold coins have becomehighly prized collectibles with values that are, inmany cases, exponentially higher than the value ofthe base gold bullion content value.Think about it. After more than6,000 years have passed, goldremai

Investing in and owning precious metals, including gold, silver, platinum and even palladium, can help balance your portfolio from equity investment losses, help safeguard your money from the long-term e ects of currency devaluation, help shelter your assets from world econom