Best Coins To Collect: The Top U.S. Coins Worth Holding Onto

While there is no single answer that defines the ‘best’ coins worth collecting (because everyone has a different opinion as to the best coins worth holding onto), here are some ideas and opinions from others who collect coins. See which coins they’ve chosen to collect and why. Hint: They’re NOT all rare U.S. coins!

Grading Half Dollars: How To Determine The Grade Of A Half Dollar

There are 4 types of half dollar coins covered here: Barber half dollars, Franklin half dollars, Kennedy half dollars, and Walking Liberty half dollars (also known as American eagle silver half dollars). Here’s how to obtain exact grades for your circulated half dollar coins….

Emergency Silver Eagles are minted at mint facilities outside of the usual West Point Mint origin and are distinguishable only by the unsealed mint packaging they are sent in.

What Are Emergency Silver Eagles? How Much Are These Coins Worth?

Everyone’s talking about emergency silver eagles lately! Perhaps you’ve heard that these special American Silver Eagles are rare and valuable, and now you want to know why. See what sets emergency silver eagles apart from “regular” American Silver Eagles and why some collectors are buying silver coins like these.

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.)