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The Uncirculated American Eagle Collection is a splendid example of the coin maker's art at its very highest. Designed by A. A. Wineman in 1916 for the "Walking Liberty" series, that particular coin is considered one of the finest craftings of coins in history. This particular item represents the issue of these immaculate collector's items which began as a series in 1986. Including the famous 1999 and 2000 Millenium Coins, this collection goes to 2007 with 21 coins - all "Mint" and Uncirculated - representing an incredible investment opportunity as well as some absolutely stunning craftsmanship.

The American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins are recognized the world over as  triumph of modern coinage. Cast from one ounce .999 Fine Silver, it would be difficult to find a better coin investment. These coins are absolutely guaranteed to be considered classics.

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This Antique Rosewood Jewelry Box comes with the Chinese character for Longevity impressed into the top. Brass handles and the sheen of real rosewood make an incredibly attractive heirloom-worthy jewelry box, fit for the generations. Three drawers, lined in silk brocade and divided into separate sections make it functional as well and not just another pretty item. It is remarkably simple, and functional yet attractive.

Rosewood has the depth and grain of the finest and most permanently gorgeous antique products. The sheen of the multiple layers of finish over the top add dimension and even color to an already near-perfectly beautiful wood grain finish. This lacquered and fascinatingly deep finish, complete with the brass handles and silk embroidery make this the perfect birthday, wedding or anniversary gift.

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Barbie - strangely enough - turns 50 this year (don't tell anyone) and this is the commemorative doll to celebrate that event. Dressed in her 1959 finest, with some hints of current couture of today, subtly-inserted, this is a true collector's item of the first order. This 50th Anniversary Barbie Glamour Doll Gold Label Collection piece is perfect for the many collectors of Barbie paraphanalia and of the gorgeous and time-honored dolls themselves.

Whether she comes out of the box or merely stays in the mint condition of her initial serving, this Barbie Doll is among the highest doll prizes in the huge retail world of Barbie collectibles. Out of the entire commemorative editions, the Gold Collection ranks at the very top of collectible commemorative pieces and represents what has got to be a great investment as a soon-to-be-classic link in the long and rewarding role of Barbie Dolls for all of the young and now older girls in American and world history.

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Collectors of vintage items looking for something other than clothes may find this offer very interesting. It's a great deal on a pack of 125 antique greeting cards. You could actually mail one of these to a close relative, but they are first and foremost collector's items.
The price is amazing too at under $135 at the time of writing these lines. The price is actually good enough for shop owners who wish to add some quality collectibles for sale - as each one of these Victorian unembossed cards could easily sale for $5 or even more. Be quick to grab this deal for dealers and enjoy this great price - click here for the product page on Amazon.

Here's a great gift idea for that special kid whose interested in your coin collection. It's collection of 20 original Roman coins - the genuine article - all of them over 1600 years old, obviously (the Romans didn't last much later):
Now, if you are a long-time serious coin collector, you probably have your own niche by now. If Romans are it, I doubt that these will add much to your current collection. However, for someone who wants to start collecting antique coins, this gift pack could be just the thing. Actually, this could be a cool gift for anyone interested in archeology or ancient world history - so check it out here on Amazon.

We're getting closer to spring in some places on the globe, but any season is a good season to put this gorgeous Collector's Barbie on display. This doll proves that even the subdued earth tones can look glamorous... if you're a Barbie doll. It really is a unique item, and one that is sure to make it across decades and maintain its uniqueness and star in your Barbie collection. Now is the time to add this one to your collection. At the time of publishing this post, there is only one last one of these dolls available on Amazon - hurry up and be the one to own this Barbie. Click here to buy "I dream of Autumn"!

Some people reading this post may be going "Batman Dark Knight? Man, that's sooooo last year..." Well, obviously real action figures collectors will not be saying this. They may be saying "it's so 2008" and rushing out to get this detailed action figure:
If you are one and don't yet have a "dark knight" figure, then this one can make a perfect addition to your collection. At 1:6 scale, this finely detailed figure is anything but a child's toy. It comes with a selection of movie paraphernalia objects including three small Batarangs, a grappling launcher and a "pneumatic wrangler". This finely detailed limited-edition figure stands 13" tall and could become a valuable part of any Batman or action heros collection. Get it now while its still available at an amazing rate brand new from Amazon