How do you enjoy your collection and still make sure it is safe? Too often we hear news of a home invasion, a dealer being robbed or a collector’s car being vandalized while grabbing something to eat on a long drive … Continue reading →
Rod Gillis, from Coin Update, explores the various options available when inheriting a U.S. coin collection. This vignette presents several helpful avenues for the collection whether you intend to sell, donate or keep it intact! If you need assistance in … Continue reading →
If you have a business or are just a collector, at some point in time you will have to use a shipping service. Whether it is across town, in the next state, the other side of the country or even internationally, … Continue reading →
A great example of stacking silver and the various types you can find!
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 →
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 →
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
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