Previously we talked about the Great Depression and what its effects were on coins minted during that era. However, the largest coin disaster of the 1930s was Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s […]
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Hoarders these days get a bad name, with reality TV programs dedicated to their rehabilitation. Among coin enthusiasts, though, the word hoard takes on a whole different meaning, more in
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Grand Rapids Coins recommends to our clients that they not clean their coins. Cleaning coins decreases their value. Generally speaking, every time a coin is improperly handled or used, its
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In a previous blog we talked about the great American Money Experiment. In its infancy our country broke with the British currency system. In 1792 the fledgling United States Congress
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The Franklin half dollar is a popular series to collect. These coins were minted between 1948 and 1963 and remain in demand today for many reasons, not the least of
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For Americans who collect primarily American coins, it can be hard to know where to start with coins from around the world. There are so many beautiful and history rich
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When collecting rare coins, you should consider several factors when deciding where and how to store them. Choosing the right storage for your coins will preserve the condition and appearance
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Coin errors that occur during minting have often created coins that are in demand by collectors. There are many different types of coin errors. In our last blog we discussed
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In an earlier blog we discussed coin errors, how they occur, and what makes them special. In this piece we will talk about off-metal coins, another kind of rare coin
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If you are interested in collecting rare coins, follow the old adage of “buy the book before you buy the coin.” As Grand Rapids coin dealers, we know from experience
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