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Should I Buy Uncirculated State Quarter Rolls to Find Error Coins?

Should you buy uncirculated State Quarter rolls to find error coins? Explore known errors, realistic risks, market values, and how roll hunting compares to certified examples.

What are the Major 1985 Nickel Errors?

Explore major 1985 Jefferson nickel errors, including off-center strikes, wrong planchets, double strikes, rarity, values, and how to identify them.

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How Do I Open a Slabbed Coin Without Damaging It?

Using blunt force to open a slabbed coin can hurt your coins and send sharp pieces of plastic flying toward your face. Read this guide

What does .999+ Mean in Precious Metals?

It should be mentioned that 999+ is not an official designation but a shorthand for referring to ultra-high purity products.

Does Homeowners’ Insurance Cover Gold and Silver Collections?

If you own a collection of precious metals, you may wonder if homeowners’ insurance covers it. The answer is...it depends!

Does Tarnishing Decrease the Value of Gold Coins?

Tarnish can affect the appearance of your gold, turning its bright and radiant luster to a dull or discolored finish.

How Do I Get a Coin Graded and Sealed in a Slab?

Getting your coin graded can add value to our investment. It makes setting a fair price with potential buyers easier since a third party has

Why Choose One Mints Products Over the Other?

If you’re new to precious metals, you might wonder if there are reasons to choose bullion products from one mint over another. Is there a

My Silver Coins are Turning Brown and Tarnishing. How do I Prevent Rust? Should I Keep Them in APMEX Flips?

While rust only occurs with iron and iron-based metals, tarnished silver is still an eyesore. A chemical reaction occurs when silver comes in contact with

What Does Proof Set No.5 Marked on a Package Mean?

It’s worth mentioning that mints may have different methods of numbering their proof sets. It is always wise to check with the manufacturer to confirm

How Can I Sell My Golden Bank Notes if No One Accepts Them as Payment?

Ten banks issued National Gold Bank Notes from 1871 through 1883. These were printed on yellow paper and redeemable for gold in six denominations from

Did They Remake the Confederate Half Dollar?

The Confederate Half Dollar is a unique coin produced by the Confederate states during the Civil War. 500 coins were privately re-struck by JW Scott.

Should We Store or Take Possession of Our Bullion?

The decision to store your gold and silver with a third party or in your home is going to be a matter of preference, convenience,

What is a Morgan Redfield 1889 Paramount?

A Redfield 1889 Paramount Morgan silver dollar is perhaps the most valuable and coveted of all the Morgan silver dollar coin series specimens. LaVere Redfield

How Much Silver is in the 1983 Canadian Silver Dollar?

The 1983 Canadian Silver Dollar celebrated the 1983 Summer Universiade, or World University Games, which were held at Edmonton University in Alberta. It was the

What is the Difference Between Gold In Assay and Gold With Assay?

When purchasing gold, it is important to know the level of purity or fineness, as this can affect the value and quality of the gold.

What’s the Difference Between Cast Silver and Hand-Poured Silver?

Hand-poured silver bars and cast-poured silver bars involve different production methods, and there is a visible difference in the finished product. Both hand poured and

Will Removing My Silver Products from Their Capsules and Storing them in Tubes Affect Their Value?

An alternative to storing your silver coins in a tube would be to consider one of the boxes APMEX carries designed to hold coins in

Is the Eisenhower Dollar 40% Silver or Silver Clad?

The Eisenhower dollar was issued from 1971 until 1978. It was the first one dollar coin the United States Mint issued since the Peace dollar

Is There Silver in a Mauritius 10 Rupees?

In 1971, the Royal, United Kingdom, and Llantrisant Mints issued Mauritius 10 Rupee coins with a bust of young Queen Elizabeth on the obverse and

How Do I Know My Gold is Real?

Use the following recommendations as a starting point to get a feel of whether your gold products are authentic. If they do not pass these

Do I Need to Collect Sales Taxes on Silver Sales in California?

Bullion sales under $1500 are subject to state and local taxes, which vary from municipality to municipality. This is based on section 1526 of the

Are $2 Bills Worth Any Money?

As with coins, numerous factors play into the value of paper currency. These include the relative scarcity of the bill, its condition, its age, and