The next time you give your child an allowance, be sure to tell them to pay special attention to any change they get when they spend it. They might … [Read more...]
North Palm Beach Coin Theft Victim Hopes to Reclaim His Life
May 7, 2019 by
Even though he’s in the finance industry, Michael Johnson really isn’t working much right now. A coin collector since he was 16, he owned about … [Read more...]
Coin Collecting: More Fun with a Friend!
October 23, 2018 by
All of us feel a need to belong and enjoy similar interests with friends. Coin collecting is no different. If you are a coin enthusiast, you might … [Read more...]
Perth Lunar Series One Coin (Silver)
The limited mintage and widespread appeal of the Chinese lunar calendar make the silver Perth Lunar Series incredibly popular silver bullion coins. … [Read more...]
Perth Mint Australian Map Series (Great White Shark)
This Australian Great White Shark coin is the ninth released in the Australian map series. These coins originally debuted in 2012. The White shark … [Read more...]
Lincoln Cent
In 1792, the United States created a one cent coin that contained a picture of a woman with flowing hair that stood for liberty. In 1909, this coin … [Read more...]
Kennedy Silver Half Dollar
The Kennedy half dollar is a popular coin created in memory of John F. Kennedy who was assassinated in 1963. The coin is still being minted today. … [Read more...]
Coin of the Month: 2018 Tuvalu Iron Man Silver Coin
May 25, 2018 by
According to comic book legends Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Don Heck, and Jack Kirby, the character of Iron Man was created as a response to the Cold War. … [Read more...]
Englishman Discovers Ancient Roman Coins Worth Over $200,000 in Farmer’s Field
November 8, 2017 by
Imagine walking through a field, metal detector in hand, scanning the ground for buried treasures. Your detector begins to beep, and as happens more … [Read more...]
Mount Rushmore National Memorial Silver Coin
The America the Beautiful coin series was started in order to commemorate America’s national parks, forests, monuments and memorials. One of the coins … [Read more...]
Kisatchie National Forest Coin
The America the Beautiful coin series was started in 2010 to celebrate America’s national parks, forests, monuments and historic sites. One of the … [Read more...]
Homestead National Monument Silver Coin
Every year since 2010, the U.S. Mint has released five new coins in the America the Beautiful series. One for each state and territory, this series … [Read more...]
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park Coin
The Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park silver coin is just one piece in the America the Beautiful coin series, which celebrates the United States’ … [Read more...]
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Silver Coin
This coin is the 33rd coin released in the America the Beautiful series which celebrates our country’s many national parks and historical sites. It … [Read more...]
Great Sand Dunes National Park Coin
In 2010, the America the Beautiful coin series was created in order to celebrate the United States’ national parks and historic sites. One coin for … [Read more...]
Great Basin National Park Silver Coin
Every year since 2010, the America the Beautiful collection has released silver bullion coins to commemorate America’s national parks and historic … [Read more...]
Glacier National Park Silver Coin
In 2010, the America the Beautiful coin series began celebrating the national parks and historic sites of the United States. One such park is Glacier … [Read more...]
George Rogers Clark National Monument Coin
The America the Beautiful coin series was first released in 2010. This series is designed to celebrate America’s most treasured national parks and … [Read more...]
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site Coin
Starting in 2010, the America the Beautiful coin series has been celebrating America’s national parks and historic sites. One of these coins … [Read more...]
Top 5 Popular Silver Coins for Practical Investors
April 3, 2017 by
Many new and even some long-time coin collectors and precious metal investors are often stumped when it comes to determining which silver coins they … [Read more...]
“Beam me up, Scotty”: How Star Trek Inspired a Gold Coin
March 7, 2017 by
Early in June 2016, the Royal Canadian Mint unveiled its Star Trek Delta Coin. Inspired by the Starfleet insignia, the RCM designed a coin fitting of … [Read more...]
Why Did Ancient Civilizations Use Gold as Currency?
February 28, 2017 by
Sometime between 600 and 500 BCE, gold coins were minted under King Croesus of Lydia in modern-day Turkey—and ever since mankind has been positively … [Read more...]
Don’t Get Stuck with Counterfeit Gold Coins: How to Spot a Fake
February 21, 2017 by
In recent years, the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) has warned collectors of an increase in counterfeit coins entering the market. According to … [Read more...]
Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coins Set for 2019
January 30, 2017 by
Coin enthusiasts and space lovers alike will appreciate the new Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Set, scheduled to be released in … [Read more...]
Highly-Anticipated 2016 Centennial Mercury Dime Sells Out in 40 Minutes
June 17, 2016 by
The Centennial Gold Coin series was announced late last year, giving collectors something to look forward to in 2016. The first in that series—the … [Read more...]
Royal Canadian Mint Makes Error on 2016 Roaring Grizzly Gold Coin
May 10, 2016 by
The Royal Canadian Mint introduced two new coins at the 2016 World Money Fair. One of the coins featured was the .999 pure gold Roaring Grizzly. This … [Read more...]
Top Gold and Silver Coins to Add to Your Portfolio
March 21, 2016 by
A surge of buyers entered the market last summer in search of cheap gold and silver coins. With prices at 5½-year lows, buyers leapt at the chance to … [Read more...]
You Might Be Your Coins’ Worst Enemy
December 13, 2015 by
For coin collectors and investors, owning rare and valuable gold or silver coins comes with a pride that often results in showing off your collection. … [Read more...]
Can a Coin Say “Thank You”? Apparently So
August 11, 2015 by
Looking for a way to show your appreciation to the men and women who protect our freedom at home and abroad? The Grateful American Coin nonprofit, … [Read more...]
3 Greatest Environmental Dangers to Coins
July 29, 2015 by
A coin collector PSA: If you're an investor in numismatic coins, or even if you just collect for fun, you should know that there are environmental … [Read more...]