Scott A. Travers

Scott A. Travers, president of Scott Travers Rare Coin Galleries, LLC, ranks as one of the most knowledgeable and influential coin dealers and advisers in the world. Scott is the author of seven best-selling books on coins, including The Insider’s Guide to U.S. Coin Values and The Coin Collector’s Survival Manual. He is a former vice president of the American Numismatic Association, served as a coin-valuation consultant to the Federal Trade Commission and is a forceful consumer advocate for the coin-buying public. Scott is one of Bottom Line’s Featured Experts—follow his award-winning blog, The Money Connoisseur, and watch his videos, Face Value: Investing in Metals and Money.

Is Old Jewelry Valuable?

Is Old Jewelry Valuable?

Scott A. Travers | October 13, 2017

In this video, Scott Travers, gold and rare coin expert and author, offers his expert opinion on what to do with your heirloom jewelry.

All That Glitters Isn’t Gold: Investing In Rhodium

All That Glitters Isn’t Gold: Investing In Rhodium

Scott A. Travers | October 12, 2017

In this video, Scott Travers, gold and rare coin expert and author of The Insider’s Guide to US Coin Values,…

Investing in Precious Metals

Investing in Precious Metals

Scott A. Travers | October 11, 2017

Watch as Scott Travers, gold and rare coin expert, and author of The Insider’s Guide to US Coin Values, explains why you should invest in precious metals.

The Best Organizations for Coin and Money Collectors

The Best Organizations for Coin and Money Collectors

Scott A. Travers | October 10, 2017

Scott Travers, gold and rare coin expert and author, lists some of the best organizations for coin and paper-money collectors to join.

The Best Place for New Collectors to Purchase Coins

The Best Place for New Collectors to Purchase Coins

Scott A. Travers | October 9, 2017

Scott Travers, gold and rare coin expert and author, discusses some of the best places for new collectors to purchase coins.

What to Do with a New Coin Collection

What to Do with a New Coin Collection

Scott A. Travers | October 6, 2017

In this video, Scott Travers, gold and rare coin expert and author, talks about what you should do if you acquire/inherit a coin collection.

How to Determine the Value of a Coin

How to Determine the Value of a Coin

Scott A. Travers | October 5, 2017

Let’s say you’re going through your coins and you find one that looks old and rare. Is it worth anything? Watch and find out!

Valuable Coins in Your Pockets?

Valuable Coins in Your Pockets?

Scott A. Travers | October 4, 2017

What kind of valuable coins can you reasonably expect to find around the house? Scott Travers gives examples of collectible coins that you might find.

Become a Coin Collector Now

Become a Coin Collector Now

Scott A. Travers | October 3, 2017

What’s the best way to become a coin collector? Scott Travers, gold and rare coin expert and author, discusses what makes a successful coin collector.

Timing the Precious Metals Market
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Timing the Precious Metals Market

Scott A. Travers | October 2, 2017

Can you time the market for buying precious metals? Only if you’re lucky, says Scott Travers, gold and rare coin expert and author.

Investing in Gold
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Investing in Gold

Scott A. Travers | September 29, 2017

Scott Travers, gold and rare coin expert and author, asserts that people should have some of their investment portfolio in gold. Find out more in the video!

Gold as an Investment
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Gold as an Investment

Scott A. Travers | September 28, 2017

Should you invest in gold? Find out directly from Scott Travers, gold and rare coin expert and author of The Insider’s Guide to US Coin Values.

Collecting vs. Investing in Coins

Collecting vs. Investing in Coins

Scott A. Travers | September 27, 2017

In this video, Scott Travers, gold and rare coin expert and author, explains the difference between a bullion coin and a collectible (or numismatic) coin.

Collecting International Coins

Collecting International Coins

Scott A. Travers | September 26, 2017

The market for US coins is vibrant and thriving, but are coins from other nations worth it? Scott Travers, gold and rare coin expert and author, explains...

Collecting Silver Coins

Collecting Silver Coins

Scott A. Travers | September 25, 2017

In this video, Scott Travers, gold and rare coin expert and author, talks about the value and collectibility of silver coins.