Before you buy gold coins from TV infomercials (or anywhere else), I would encourage you to think twice! Gold-plated “coins” are actually tokens. They’re NOT the same as gold coins produced by the U.S. Mint, which are legal tender — with a monetary value as well as a gold value. Here’s how to avoid getting scammed by fake gold coins, tips to help you buy gold coins with confidence, and the best places to buy gold coins from.
Coin Collecting 101
Wondering How To Find Local Coin Dealers? Here’s How To Find A Coin Dealer Who Is Reputable & Reliable Near You
A coin dealer is one of the greatest resources that we coin collectors have. Coin dealers are coin experts that can help you: Buy coins Sell coins Get a coin appraisal Locate hard-to-find coins Learn more about your coins Finding a coin dealer is easy. But shopping around
Before You Buy Silver Dollars… Here Are The 4 Best Places To Find Cheap Silver Dollars
Coin collectors and bullion investors love to buy silver dollars -- especially cheap silver dollars! For years, I've been advising people on the best ways to buy silver coins at the lowest prices. No matter what the silver bullion price is, there are several surefire strategies that
How Many Coins Come In A Roll? Here’s Everything You Want To Know About Coin Rolls + My Best Tips For Coin Roll Hunting
Did you ever wonder how many coins come in a roll? For example, do you know how many coins come in a roll of nickels? What about dimes? Or dollar coins? Every denomination of coin roll contains a certain number of coins. Here’s a rundown on the different types of coin rolls -- including
Rare U.S. Coins
This 1982 Copper Penny Is Worth $19,000! You Could Find This Rare Penny In Your Pocket Change – Here’s What To Look For
Someone found a 1982 copper penny worth $18,800 — and you could too! Here’s everything you want to know about the 1982 D penny – and how to find a 1982 small date penny. See what you should be looking for.
1990 Penny Value: See What Your 1990 Pennies Are Worth (Including The Rare 1990 No S Penny!)
Want to know what your 1990 penny is worth? Maybe you’ve got 1990 pennies with no letter (no mintmark) and you’re curious if you have the rare, valuable 1990 No S penny. I’m going to help you figure out whether or not you have the rare 1990 penny worth thousands of dollars, and I’ll also […]
A 1975 Roosevelt Dime Worth $350,000? Here’s How To Tell If You Have One Of These Rare Dimes
Do you have any old dimes? Do you happen to have a 1975 Roosevelt dime without a mintmark? (So there’s no tiny “S” or tiny “P” on your 1975 dime?) See what makes this rare dime valuable and how you can find similar rare dimes.
Coin Myths, Trivia & Facts
Do You Have A 1983-D Penny? If So, Then You Might Have The Rare 1983 Copper Penny Worth $15,000!
It’s true — there’s a rare 1983 copper penny (specifically, a 1983-D penny) that’s worth $15,000. It’s a coin that many numismatic experts (those who study coins) still don’t fully understand — because it’s unlike any other copper penny the United States Mint has ever made. And there may be more out there just like […]
8 Cool Facts About The U.S. Mint You Probably Didn’t Know
Think you know the United States Mint? Much has happened there since opening in 1792. These 8 cool, quirky facts about the U.S. Mint will blow your mind.
Fun With Coins
U.S. Mint Philadelphia Tour: An Inside Look At How Coins Are Made At The Philadelphia Mint
The U.S. Mint Philadelphia is one of 4 U.S. Mint facilities. The Philadelphia Mint offers a self-guided tour of its facility, for a behind-the-scenes look at how coins are made. You can also take a virtual U.S. Mint Philadelphia tour online!
Collecting Coins When You’re On A Budget: 8 Fun Ways To Collect Coins For Face Value (…Or For Free!)
Do you realize that you can collect coins for face value or less — even free? You can. I’ve been doing it for years. Here are 8 easy, fun (and legal) ways to find coins for virtually nothing!
Rare Coins At The Smithsonian Museum In Washington, D.C. – Can’t Go There? Then See Them Online Here!
The Smithsonian in Washington D.C. has the 1804 dollar, 1933 double eagle & other rare coins. Here’s what you’ll see. Plus my tips for visiting the museum.
Coin Values
A 1999 Penny Worth $300? Yes! Ultimate Guide To 1999 Penny Values (Including The 1999 Penny Error/1999 Wide AM Penny)
There’s a rare 1999 penny error that is worth hundreds of dollars and you could find it in your pocket change! Here’s how to tell if you have a 1999 Wide AM penny or not. Plus, see all 1999 penny values.
Have A Rare 1943 Silver Penny? Find Your 1943 Silver Wheat Penny Value Here
Think you might have a rare 1943 penny? Wondering how much a 1943 silver wheat penny is worth? Even though your 1943 penny might look silvery in color, technically, you have a 1943 steel penny. See the current value here.
Have A 1992 Penny Worth $25,000? (It’s The 1992 Close AM Penny.) Everything You Want To Know About 1992 Penny Values
Are the letters A and M in AMERICA close together or far apart on your 1992 penny? If they’re close together, then you may have the rare 1992 penny error! Here’s what to look for on your 1992 pennies to find out if you have a 1992 Close AM penny or just a regular 1992 penny. See what the Close AM penny and all other 1992 pennies are worth today!
