Fun With Coins
Fun With Coins In My Pocket Change Jar
For a long time, I’ve been wanting to do a relatively simply experiment with my pocket change – sort out the coins in a jar that I have and see how many tcoins I could find from each decade, mint, etc. So, just a while ago, I did. The results will interest you! For the record, I live near a … [Read More...]
Buying Back The Coin I Lost: One Coin Collector’s Story Of Seller’s Remorse
Coin collectors always have a story about the coin they lost, coins that they either once had but sold and wish they had back, or coins they saw for sale but passed up because they were looking for a better deal – or simply couldn’t afford the coin. I have had a similar experience. The … [Read More...]
My First Coin: The Gateway Into A Fun Hobby
We all started with our first coin. Everybody has a story as to how they got involved in coin collecting. Here's a brief story of my first coin and how I began my long and enjoyable journey into coin collecting... The 1941 Lincoln Wheat Penny It was October 1992. Mom had … [Read More...]
Coin Collecting 101
Platinum American Eagle Coins Returning in 2012?
Since 2008, the popular American Eagle bullion coin program has not seen the release of any platinum coins other than the one-ounce proof coin. But, that may change in 2012, as the United States Mint considers ushering in the return of the full line of platinum Eagle coins. Platinum American Eagle … [Read More...]
4 Things To Remember When Coin Collecting
In my nearly 20 years of coin collecting, I’ve learned many things about this amazing pastime. Never clean your coins. Don’t drop your coins. Keep your coins in the best holders you can afford. Be a good steward, for your coins will be in the hands of future generations. But there … [Read More...]
3 Tips For Starting A Budget Coin Collection For Under $20
We’re all minding our budgets more closely these days, but we still need to have fun, too. However, if you think coin collecting is a luxurious hobby that you need oodles of money to take part in, then you must not be aware of the many budget-friendly options available for collecting coins on … [Read More...]
Coin Values
Rare Mercury Dimes: How Much Are They Worth?
Many people wonder how much their rare Mercury dimes may be worth. That is, if they’re even rare at all. Of course, the moment somebody finds or inherits an old coin, they usually wonder right away if it’s rare. Mercury dimes, also called Winged Liberty Head dimes, were minted from 1916 to … [Read More...]
Peace Dollars: Liberty Head Silver Dollars With A Message Of Hope
Some beginning coin collectors may view Peace dollars the "other silver dollar." That is, these later silver coins may not be quite as widely known by novices as the Morgan dollar. However, if you think the Peace dollar doesn’t have its own following, then you may want to think again. Peace … [Read More...]
The Value Of Popular U.S. Silver Coins
Silver coins have long been a popular investment vessel. Because of the bullion content, the value of many silver coins fluctuates based on the metals market. Many of the most common silver coins – despite their high mintages – have gone up in value drastically over the years because of huge … [Read More...]
Rare U.S. Coins
What Is The Rarest Penny? (Hint: It’s NOT The 1909-S VDB!)
Have you ever wondered what the rarest penny is? True, the 1909-S VDB is perhaps the most popular rare penny, but it is, believe it or not, far from being the rarest one-cent coin. While it boasts the lowest mintage among the regularly struck Lincoln pennies and is indeed considered rare, with … [Read More...]
The 1955 Poor Man’s Doubled Die Penny
Lincoln cent collectors everywhere have several coins that they strive to have in their collections, with the 1955 doubled die penny being among the elite list of rare pennies that they seek. However, with estimates that there are roughly only 15,000 or so 1955 doubled die pennies available today, … [Read More...]
One Of The Rarest Coins In The World: The 1933 Gold Double Eagle
One of the most rare and well-known coins in all of U.S. history is the 1933 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle -- a $20 gold coin that, by several accounts, shouldn't even be in existence. It is the rarest and most valuable coin in the world, designed by a famed sculptor at the request of President … [Read More...]
Coin Myths, Trivia & Facts
Enormous Silver America The Beautiful Quarters Make Huge Debut
In 2010, America the Beautiful quarters made their debut. After much anticipation in the numismatic community, 5-ounce silver versions of the America the Beautiful quarters have finally been released. Here's the inside scoop on these large, silver America the Beautiful quarters and how you can … [Read More...]
The 2011 Mint Set: Great For Collecting Uncirculated Coins
Collecting each of the coins from 2011 is made easier by purchasing a 2011 mint set. The 2011 mint set contains uncirculated coins representing each of the designs and denominations the United States Mint has made for the year. 2011 is going to be another busy year for the United States Mint, so … [Read More...]
The No Cents ‘V’ Nickel: An 1883 Coin With A Story… Or Two!
When it comes to popular coins with interesting stories, there are few pieces that match the intrigue of this 1883 coin: the no-cents Liberty nickel.Designed by Charles E. Barber -- the same man who designed the Liberty Head 'Barber' dimes, quarters, and half-dollars -- the Liberty Head nickel was … [Read More...]
