Basic Coin Collecting Information: Why I Collect Coins + My Tips For Starting Your First Coin Collection
Here’s my story… why I decided to start collecting coins, what I get out of it, and my tips for those looking for coin collecting information.
U.S. Mint
How much do you know about the United States Mint? As a coin collector, you should have a general knowledge about the U.S. Mint and its 4 coin-making facilities. From the main office in Washington, DC, the Director of the Mint oversees the 4 U.S. Mint facilities which make coins in Philadelphia PA, Denver CO, San Francisco CA, and West Point, NY — plus the U.S. Bullion Depository in Fort Knox, KY.
See Why 1986 Silver Eagles Are So Popular (And Worth More Than Their Bullion Value!)
1986 American Silver Eagle coins normally trade for more than their silver value alone. In fact, some fetch thousands of dollars! See why — Everything you want to know about 1986 silver eagles… and how much they’re worth.
See Why 1982 Washington Quarters Are So Valuable (Find Out How Much Your 1982 Quarters Are Worth Here)
A 1982 quarter can be worth a whole lot more than “just” face value. In fact, some 1982 quarters sell for thousands of dollars! Find out how much yours is worth right here.
2021 Silver Eagle Value Guide (See Why 2021 American Silver Eagle Dollar Coins Are So Special!)
American Silver Eagles are not just bullion coins for precious-metal investors. These silver coins have the attention of collectors too. See why 2021 silver eagle dollar coins are so unique… and how much they’re worth!
1776-1976 Drummer Boy Quarters Are Worth Looking For!
Why did the U.S. Mint make drummer boy quarters? How many were made? Why do they have the 1776-1976 date? What do the letters “JLA” mean? Are there any drummer boy quarter errors worth looking for? What makes these Bicentennial quarters different from regular Washington quarters? Here is everything you want to know about drummer boy quarters!
This 1982 Copper Penny Is Worth $10,000! You Could Find This Rare Penny In Your Pocket Change – Here’s What To Look For
Someone found a 1982 copper penny worth more than $10,000 — and you could too! Here’s everything you want to know about the 1982 D penny – and how to find a 1982 small date penny. See the details that you should be looking for.
1972 Dollar Coin Value – See How Much Your 1972 Eisenhower Silver Dollars Are Worth!
Some 1972 Eisenhower silver dollars are worth hundreds (even thousands) of dollars! Find out how much your 1972 Ike silver dollars are worth here AND how much silver is in those dollar coins!
Is It Illegal to Melt Pennies For Copper? Everything You Need To Know About Melting Pennies
Melting Pennies 101 – Here are all the reasons people WANT to melt copper pennies + All the reasons you should NOT melt pennies in the United States.
Do You Have A Rare 1989 Penny Worth $3,000? Here’s The Scoop On 1989 Pennies & Their Value
Do you have a 1989-D penny or a 1989-S penny? What about a plain 1989 penny with no mintmark? Some 1989-D copper pennies are worth $3,000! And there are some other 1989 pennies worth more than face value as well. Here’s how to tell if you have a valuable 1989 penny or a 1989 penny worth 1 cent — see what your 1989 penny value is today.
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.)
