I'm sure people will do this, but they are dumb. how could I know? Because I used to! Gold and silver are not appreciating assets, they are volatile assets, and prices can fluctuate based on supply and demand. From an investment point of view, I have not followed the long-term trends, but it is true that if inflation and storage costs are taken into account, unless you feel very lucky in some way and buy cheap and sell expensive. My own experience in collecting gold and silver coins proves this point. To be honest, it is best to invest your money in stocks or market index funds because you will get a better return on your investment. In my experience with gold and silver coins, gold and silver are terrible stores of value.
When I think about what I paid for most collections and indexed for inflation, I'll get a surprisingly bad ROI if I sell them ... it's a loss. That is why I have been separated from myself for some time.