There are hundreds of mints around the world and thousands of coins released every year. Anyone who buys most of them is in for a big loss or a long wait to get their money back so it can be important to know what to look for in a coin and what is likely to lead to being able to exit with a profit.

I made this video to explain the 5 things you can look for to help you avert disaster.

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Let me know what you think.