“How much are my silver coins worth?” That’s a common question I get these days. When people ask me about silver coin values here at The Fun Times Guide to Coins, I remember when I was just getting into the hobby of coin collecting in 1992 and trying to find out how much my old coins were […]
I love to collect pennies. I've been collecting pennies (U.S. one-cent coins) since I first jumped into the hobby in 1992 -- and I still enjoy them today. I continue to find old pennies, penny errors, and other interesting, valuable pennies in pocket change today, and all for merely their
I enjoy buying old, used coin supplies. Not only are used coin collecting supplies less expensive than new ones, but many old coin supply products are vintage collector items themselves -- sometimes they're as scarce (or even scarcer) than the very coins they were designed to hold! What
If you collect coins, you know about the 1943 steel Lincoln cent. But, what about the 1944 steel pennny? While the U.S. Mint struck more than a billion steel pennies in 1943, about 35 examples of the zinc-coated steel cent are known to have been inadvertently struck bearing the date 1944. Why Were Some […]
Buying rare coins isn’t monkey business! It takes a lot of money and even more guts to lay out hundreds or even thousands of dollars on a single coin, of course, unless you’re rolling in dough and have plenty of pretty pennies to spend on buying a pretty penny. However, having bought a few pretty […]
Have you seen the 2016 Liberty centennial commemorative gold coins? They showcase 3 beloved coin designs that the United States Mint first struck in 1916. The new gold coins feature the same designs seen on the Mercury dime, Standing Liberty quarter, and Walking Liberty half dollar. Joshua McMorrow-HernandezI’m a roller coaster junkie, a weather enthusiast, […]
American Silver Eagles are widely regarded as bullion investment coins for those who wish to make money buying and selling the popular 1-ounce silver coins. Even though I’m a dyed-in-the-wool numismatist, I dig collecting silver bullion eagles. Some penny-pinching silver stackers probably can’t fathom the idea of collecting each and every silver eagle made since […]
Olympic coins are always on my mind when the Summer and Winter Games come around every 4 years. United States Olympic coins are among the most popular U.S. commemorative coins and appeal to a broad base of coin collectors. Of course, everyone has their favorite Olympic coins. Top U.S. Coins Honoring The Olympics I’d love […]
Modern coins are increasingly popular these days. I enjoy collecting newer coins — because many of them are relatively affordable, and they come in a wide array of fascinating designs. I do love old U.S. coins, and I think they’ll always appeal to all kinds of coin collectors. But when it comes to modern coins, […]
If you collect rare coins, then you’ve probably heard about better-date coins and wondered what, if any, differences there are between them. “What are the differences among the different categories of rare coins?” “What are better-date coins, and are they also rare?” Those are great questions! Better date coins and rare coins could be considered […]
Would you believe some clad Washington quarters are worth more than face value, even in circulated condition? It’s a statement that would surprise garden variety silver stackers, raise the eyebrows of many old-time coin collectors, and excite those who are looking to make an extra buck or two from their common pocket change. Yes, it’s […]
Are silver dollars a good investment? That’s a question many people ask me — especially when silver bullion prices go up or down dramatically. If you’re a regular follower of The Fun Times Guide to Coins and keep track of the advice I give our readers, you may notice that I usually post a friendly little […]
