"How much are my silver coins worth?" That's a common question I get these days. When people ask me about silver coin values here at The Fun Times Guide to Coins, I remember when I was just getting into the hobby of coin collecting in 1992 and trying to find out how much my old coins were worth. Some were worth a tidy sum, but most were valued at only a few bucks each. … [Read more...]
2016 Liberty Centennial Commemorative Gold Coins: A Blast From The Past
Have you seen the 2016 Liberty centennial commemorative gold coins? They showcase 3 beloved coin designs that the United States Mint first struck in 1916. The new gold coins feature the same designs seen on the Mercury dime, Standing Liberty quarter, and Walking Liberty half dollar. … [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...]
Coin Collecting Mistakes: 4 Things You Should Never Do With Your Coins
Just about everyone seems to love coins, but unfortunately not every collector knows how to love them. What do I mean? I'm talking about the 4 things people shouldn't do with their collectible coins. … [Read more...]
Should You Buy Silver Dollars As An Investment? One Coin Expert’s Advice
Are silver dollars a good investment? That's a question many people ask me -- especially when silver bullion prices go up or down dramatically. If you're a regular follower of The Fun Times Guide to Coins and keep track of the advice I give our readers, you may notice that I usually post a friendly little disclaimer about investing in coins. Before Investing In Silver Dollars... … [Read more...]
Do You Have Valuable Coins? Here’s How To Find Out What Your Coins Are Worth
I've been writing about valuable coins for nearly a decade here at The Fun Times Guide to Coins. And for all these years I've also served as the site's moderator and resident coin expert, answering questions from readers just like you. Having replied to more than 3,000 reader inquiries (so far!), I've noticed a pretty strong trend among all the questions I've answered. Just about everybody wants to know, "What are my coins worth?" I love these types of questions, because it's always … [Read more...]
See How Old Coins Were Made At The New Orleans Mint Museum
Did you know New Orleans had a U.S. Mint facility? The New Orleans Mint made "O" mintmark coins from 1838 through 1909, with a break during the Civil War and Reconstruction in the 1860s and 1870s. Today, the Old U.S. Mint serves as a museum not just of money but also music, and was one of my favorite stops during a trip I made to The Crescent City. … [Read more...]
What Are American Silver Eagles Worth? Here’s What You Need To Know
Are you curious about what American silver eagle dollar coins are worth? Silver eagles are popular as bullion coins because they're made from a composition of 0.999% fine silver -- that's just shy of 100% pure! Of course, because the coin is virtually pure silver, fluctuating bullion prices will mean silver eagles are technically worth something different almost every day. … [Read more...]
U.S. Coins Worth More Than Face Value: A List Of The Most Valuable Coins You Should Be Saving In All Denominations
You probably have coins that are worth more than face value in your pocket change or coin jar right now. In fact, many old valuable coins are still in circulation today -- so your chances of finding them in your everyday change are quite good. If you're wondering which ones are keepers and which ones are not, check here to see specifically which pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars & dollar coins are worth more than face value and worth holding onto. … [Read more...]
