Basic Coin Collecting Information: Why I Collect Coins + My Tips For Starting Your First Coin Collection
Here’s my story… why I decided to start collecting coins, what I get out of it, and my tips for those looking for coin collecting information.
How To Appraise Your Coin Collection Yourself
Wondering how to appraise your coin collection? I’m going to walk you through the 5 steps for appraising coins yourself — so you will have a good handle on all of the coins in your collection and how much they’re worth.
What Are The Best Gold & Silver Coins For Investing?
Interested in buying the best gold and silver coins for investing? Not sure where to start? Here are my expert thoughts about buying gold & silver investment coins.
Old Coin Holders: Great As Collectibles & For Storing Coins
Collecting and using old coin holders has become fashionable among coin collectors who want to enjoy a slice of nostalgia; sometimes, buying old coin holders can save money compared to buying new coin holders.
The Best Coin Collecting Apps To Determine The Grade, Rarity, And Value Of All Your Coins!
Is there an app for coin collecting? Yes – there are several. But these are the only coin collecting apps you need: The best app to grade coins + An app to see how rare your coins are + An app to determine the value of your coins. See our top picks for each!
Coin Grading 101: How To Determine The Grade Of Every U.S. Coin In Your Collection
Most coin collectors want to be able to look at their coins and determine an approximate grade — which will then yield important information about the coin’s worth. Here’s how U.S. coins are graded professionally AND how to grade a coin yourself at home!
How NOT To Clean Coins + Tips For Cleaning Coins Properly
You’ve probably read before that you shouldn’t clean your coins because doing so can lower their value. Actually, there is 1 way that you can clean your coins without damaging them, and you will learn all about that method as well as 4 ways on how you should NOT clean your coins. We’re debunking a few popular coin cleaning ideas here.
What To Look For In Damaged Coins – Example: Is This A Nickel Error Coin Or Post-Mint Damage?
Is this unusual looking U.S. nickel a legit nickel error coin or just a damaged coin? Here’s how to tell a valuable error coin from one that’s simply been damaged after it left the Mint.
Photos Of Damaged Coins – These Are The Kinds Of Coins To Avoid Collecting!
Damaged coins come in a variety of conditions. Some damaged coins have been cleaned while others are bent or have holes. Take a look at the graphic photos of some damaged coins so you can see what types of coins you’ll want to avoid buying!
Mint Marks: Those Small Letters On U.S. Coins Explained
What are mint marks? Mintmarks are small letters stamped on U.S. coins that designate where the coin was made. Where a coin was minted affects its value. See which coins each U.S Mint facility made. And what a U.S. coin without a mintmark means. (Some are rare error coins. Others are not supposed to have a mint mark.)
