COIN COLLECTING – Ron Gillis, the Education Director from the American Numismatic Association introduces the new series of videos for the beginning Coin Collector. He answers those first questions of Why start collecting and What to Collect. This is a … Continue reading →
One of the most difficult purchases to make online concerns coin rolls, especially when sellers hype what may be inside them. Imagine yourself in a coin shop or at a coin show looking at rolls. What should I look for? … Continue reading →
Have you ever noticed a greenish tint to your coins and wondered what it is? It is PVC, an additive used to make plastic more pliable. Although this additive enhances plastic’s capabilities, it poisons coins and corrodes the metal. These … Continue reading →
Beware of the Fakes!! Here is Some Help In its weekly issues, Coin World writer Paul Gilkes often discusses counterfeit silver bullion coins, rounds and bars that have plagued the numismatic marketplace for several years. He has reported on counterfeit … Continue reading →
Roof-top burglar steals from rare coin store at Tacoma’s Freighthouse Square by Alexis Krell / The News Tribune In minutes, the thief cut through the ceiling and used a rope to descend into the rare coin shop below and steal a … Continue reading →
Everyone should own a little silver – no exceptions. What would happen if your grandfather placed $2 in a drawer 50 years ago (1963), and the money was just discovered? To find the answer, read the short article in CoinWeek written … Continue reading →
The Buffalo – Indian Head Nickel minted from 1913 through 1938 is one of the more popular designs from the U.S. mint and is a favorite among coin collectors. The designer, James Earle Fraser, put much thought into this! To … Continue reading →
Making Silver Rounds Here is a great look into how the making of silver coins is completed from start to finish. Special Thanks to the Employees of Endeavour Silver For sharing the Process
Continue reading →The “Change in your Pocket” could be worth a lot!!! Every day you usually end up with a little. Let the coin experts Ken Potter and Dr. Brian Allen, explain and separate the good from the bad. This terrific little book … Continue reading →
You may speak with these people every weekend – But what goes on all week? John Brush of David Lawrence Rare Coins answers this and many other questions: “What do coin dealers do all day?”. He offers a very interesting and … Continue reading →