Are foreign coins considered to be a good numismatic investment?
The United States Mint does not comment on a foreign coin’s current or future value as a collectible item. If you are primarily concerned about the long-term investment value of a foreign coin, you may wish to consider contacting a reputable coin dealer before you purchase the coin. Also, you may wish to visit the U.S. State Department web site to learn more about currency regulations and the existing exchange rate for currency exchange in the issuing country (for example, see www.travel.state.gov/liberia.