It’s easy to see how the history and provenance of any one rare coin can become a passion for any coin collector, but what makes a coin collection or its […]
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Depending on how you become interested in coin collecting, and where your interest leads you, you may someday find yourself talking to a coin dealer about U.S. commemoratives. For those
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Most Americans have Jefferson nickels in their spare change or under their couch cushions. Even if the vast majority of our purchases are done through electronic means these days, the
The Jefferson Nickel, a Classic American Coin Read More »
As with any hobby, most coin collectors want to find other people who share their passion and are willing to participate in exploring it with them. There are many groups,
5 Ways to Introduce New Coin Collectors to the Hobby Read More »
When someone requests an evaluation of his or her rare coins, it is usually for a specific reason – an insurance appraisal, a division of assets, or to learn the
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Can you guess what the very first commemorative coin the U.S. Mint issued was and when? If you guessed the 1892 Columbian half dollar, you would be right. This coin
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The Bible contains many mysteries within it, but not all of these were meant to be mysteries. Some are just references to a culture that no longer exists. One of
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At Grand Rapids Coins, we have had a lively uptick in bullion sales for investment purposes. We’re often asked where gold and silver prices are headed. As a Michigan coin
Bullion Takes Center Stage Read More »
Double eagles are another type of collectible coin rooted in a key period of American history – which makes collecting them interesting for both coin and history aficionados. The History
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A wide range of opinions and anecdotes exist online about the personality traits of coin collectors, but surprisingly little empirical research has been done on the subject. Still, the available
Personality Traits of Coin Collectors: What Makes a Collector Tick? Read More »
