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Coin collectors, like any type of collector, often focus their collecting on specific coin categories or themes to make their collections more unique and personalized. If you are new to […]
What Are Some Popular Coin Categories? Read More »
Newcomers to coin collecting may be surprised to learn that coin errors – mistakes made when coins are minted – often enhance rather than detract from the value of a
How Do Coin Errors Occur during Minting? Read More »
There are many things that make objects valuable. Origin, usefulness, condition, scarcity, and history all make a difference when considering value. We understand this easily when it comes to other
What Are Pedigree Coins? Read More »
New coin collectors have many questions when it comes to their coins. This is natural. Whether people collect coins as an investment strategy, because they enjoy the hunt for rare
Coin Value: Should You Handle Your Coins? Read More »
The Kennedy half dollar is a very popular collectible coin that has both sentimental value for many Americans as well as numismatic value for coin collectors. Why is this coin
The History and Value of the Kennedy Half Dollar Read More »
When you begin collecting coins, one of the terms you will run into over and over again when reading coin descriptions is toning. We have discussed toning and how it
What Is Rainbow Coin Toning? Read More »
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, there have been many shortages that consumers and businesses have experienced. One of them is a coin shortage, and it’s still continuing today. There are
Looking through Your Spare Change for Coin Treasure Read More »
For a little more than a decade, from 2010 to 2021, the U.S. Mint issued 56 different types of quarters in the America the Beautiful series. The reverse on these
The American Women Quarters Program Debuts Read More »
I urge you to occasionally sell some of your coins—you will become a wiser, more educated collector. You may also avoid unpleasant surprises when you do decide to sell some
To Be a Better Coin Buyer, Be a Good Coin Seller Read More »
We have discussed a number of times before which factors determine the price for rare coins, including a coin’s availability, its condition, and what the market for that coin is
What Is the Difference between Proof Coins and Uncirculated Coins? Read More »
