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Differences Between Rare Coins & Better-Date Coins + A List Of The Most Valuable Better Dates

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 as one and the same, depending on who you ask.   … [Read more...]

Valuable Quarters: Here Are 8 Circulated Clad Washington Quarters Worth More Than Face Value (Yes, Really!)

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 true that most circulated clad Washington quarters aren't worth much, if anything, more than 25 cents. But there are always exceptions to the rule, … [Read more...]

Like Olympic Commemorative Coins? (Me Too) See Why I Think These Are The Top U.S. Olympic Coins Of All Time

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 to share with you some of my favorite Olympic commemorative coins and explain why each is historically, culturally, or socially significant. … [Read more...]

The Joys & Challenges Of Collecting American Silver Eagles: 3 Pros And 3 Cons

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 1986 -- because many cost much more to buy than their silver spot price. But it's pretty hard to resist putting together a … [Read more...]

Pros & Cons Of Buying Old, Used Coin Collecting Supplies

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 are some of the most common types of coin products? … [Read more...]

Here’s Why Modern Coins Are The Hottest Things In Coin Collecting

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, the market is really heating up -- especially among younger hobbyists and those who are collecting on a shoestring budget.   … [Read more...]