First published by Money Metals Exchange here: https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2023/09/01/coin-based-trickery-long-used-tactics-to-people-rip-off-002817
<p><img src='https://www.moneymetals.com/uploads/content/coin-based-trickery-long-used-tactics-to-people-rip-off-social.jpg'/></p>Before starting to invest in precious metals, a person will likely have encountered a plethora of ads. Unfortunately, many of the most prolific advertisers – particularly those you see on television using celebrity spokesmen – try to lure people to buy expensive &quot;collectible,&quot; proof, and otherwise &quot;special&quot; coins that supposedly carry significant numismatic value.