What Are Mint Coin Sets? Here’s The History Of U.S. Mint Coin Sets & Special Mint Sets
You're probably wondering... what is a mint set? Is it anything like a proof set? Here's what you need to know about mint coin sets.
You're probably wondering... what is a mint set? Is it anything like a proof set? Here's what you need to know about mint coin sets.
Looking for some unique pieces of coin jewelry? Here's the scoop on coins used as jewelry pieces... what to look for and some idea of what they may be worth.
Have a coin set or completed coin folder and want to know how much it's worth? Here's how to tell the value of your completed coin sets and coin folders...
Nickels have remained basically the same since 1936, when the Thomas Jefferson design -- aka the Jefferson nickel -- was introduced. Alas, it tends to be that when a coin's design is still current, the coins from that series stay pretty low in price. Here's what your Jefferson nickels are worth...
Check out these one-of-a-kind coin-related items would make great Christmas and Birthday gifts for friends or relatives who are coin collectors -- even beginners or those who just found coins and they're now a little interested in coin collecting.
Did you know that the U.S. had a 2-cent coin? Yes, from 1864 to 1873 the United States had a coin with a denomination of two cents. There was a 3-cent coin, too -- with a denomination of three cents from 1851 to 1889. Interestingly, some 3-cent pieces are silver, while others are made of a nickel composition (those are sometimes called 3-cent nickels). Here are little-known facts about 2-cent and 3-cent coins... and how much they're worth today.
Have some spare change lying around? Wondering how much money all that loose change is worth? Here are some free online coin calculators, plus some fun learning tools for parents interested in teaching their children about counting and other money matters.
What's the best way to store coins and keep them safe? Should you use coin holders?... Mylar protectors?... Coin albums?... Coin tubes?... Coin binders?... Air-tight holders?... Coin slabs?... or even Zip-type baggies? Here are some tips for storing the coins in your collection...
Little-known facts about mercury dimes and what the mercury dime is worth these days.
Here are some tips and pointers that might come in handy when you're meeting with a coin dealer for the first time -- whether you're buying or selling coins.