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See how much gold coins are worth. And before you buy gold coins from the U.S. Mint, coin dealers, infomercials, shopping sites, or online… read these tips from coin experts for finding cheap gold coins, commemorative gold coins, and other gold coins worth collecting (including valuable gold coins like Gold Eagle coins and Double Eagle gold coins). Our experienced collectors weigh in with advice to avoid buying fake gold coins (or getting scammed with gold-plated “coins”), tips for finding rare gold coins — even a gold coin price chart if you decide to invest in gold coins and want to know the current gold bullion value.
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!
Alloys have been used to make U.S. coins for centuries. Why aren’t coins made of pure metal? When did alloys become the norm for U.S. coins? What’s the difference between alloy vs. clad? And how much are coins made from alloys worth? Find out here!
Bullion coins are precious metal coins. See why people are collecting them now, how much they’re worth, and a list of the most valuable ones!
Wondering where to sell gold coins? We can help! Start here to see the current price of gold and determine how much your gold coins are worth.
See which coins have been made at the San Francisco Mint since 1854, the rarest and most valuable coins from there, and what San Francisco Mint tours are like.
So… what makes a coin valuable? There are 5 important factors that determine a coin’s rarity (or scarcity). Do you know what those 5 things are?
There are several coin price guides made by different companies, but I mostly use the Red Book and the Black Book. Here are some tips for choosing the right price guide for you coin collection.
Throughout the entire history of U.S. coins, Lady Liberty has been featured on some of the most popular ones. Here are examples of several coins featuring Miss Liberty and their current values. You’ll get a good feel for how each Lady Liberty coin has evolved and changed from the ones before it.
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….
Here’s what to do if you’ve come across an estate coin collection, have no experience with coins, and you want to know how to look through a large coin collection… and possibly sell them.
