Articles for tag: Cleaning Coins, Grading Coins

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.

Collecting Junk Coins (Especially Junk Silver Coins!) From Circulation Is Cheap & Fun For Collectors On A Budget

Junk coins aren't necessarily the stuff you toss out to the curb. They aren't the showcase pieces that tend to find homes in your coin albums. Junk coins do have a place though. They're perfect for coin collectors on a budget - especially if you want to fill holes in your coin folders. Plus, circulated junk silver coins are a great way to stock up on silver -- and they cost less to purchase than the popular American Silver Eagle bullion coins.