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How Do I Start Collecting Philippine Coins?

Collecting Philippine coins includes a diverse array of issues, from Spanish colonialism to independence. Explore types, set goals, and build your collection step by step.

What Are the Most Popular Burundi Coins?

Explore Burundi’s most popular coins, from rare 1960s gold proofs to today’s innovative MDM art issues, prized for history, artistry, and low mintages.

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What Does MS-69 Mean?

A grade of MS-70 is the highest score a coin can receive and indicates perfection in regard to blemishes, strikes, and luster. Meanwhile, an MS-69

Where Will I be Able to Cash in My Investments When I Need to?

You’ve spent decades building your investment portfolio. Now it’s time to cash it in. You are ready to retire, or maybe it is the rainy

Will You Be Offering the Five Moons Commemorative Gold Dollar?

The United States Mint announced the reverse design for the 2023 Native American $1 coin in November 2022. This coin honors Maria Tallchief and other

What are the Dimensions of .5 and 1 gram Gold Bars?

Learn more about the dimensions of a .5 and 1 gold gram bar and how they can vary from mint to mint.

What is the Weight of a 1912 $10 Gold Eagle?

Learn more about the weight of this historic 1912 $10 Gold Eagle and about its history.

Does a 1971 British Columbia Canadian Dollar Contain Silver?

Can you tell the difference between the 1971 British Columbia Centennial Commemorative Dollar and the 1971 British Columbia Canadian Circulating Dollar?

My 2002 Penny has a prominent space between the B and R in Liberty. Is it valuable?

Mint error coins are sought after by numismatists and casual collectors alike. Their value comes from their rarity and the unique beauty they add to

Is There a Term for Coinage That Costs More to Produce Than it is Worth?

Producing currency rapidly contributes to inflation: When a currency is produced faster than the supply of services and goods, it can create inflation, where consumers

What Mint Produced My American Silver Eagle?

To the untrained- and even the trained eye, coins without a mint mark will be indistinguishable. A bit of context about where and when American

What is the Value of a 1907 Penny?

The 1907 Indian Head penny is a piece of American history, so learn more about what goes into the value of this historic coin.

How Much Does it Cost to Grade a Coin?

The cost to grade your coin depends on many factors. For our purposes, we will focus on the top two grading services, NGC and PCGS.

Do I Need a Broker to Buy Gold Through a Self-Directed IRA?

Can you purchase Gold through a Self-Directed IRA without a broker? A Self-Directed Individual Retirement Account differs from a regular IRA by giving investors the

How Much is My Old Penny Worth?

Who doesn’t want to find an elusive and valuable penny in their change jar? There are so many dynamic factors that can affect the value

What’s keeping the price of Silver so low?

The price of Silver has historically seen times of both lower and higher prices as the global spot prices are constantly updating.

What is a colorized coin?

Colorized coins provided collectors with the desirable combination of Precious Metal content and artistic, colorful designs.

Do you use the troy ounce measurement for your Gold and Silver?

Investing or collecting Precious Metals is a hobby that comes with unique terms, like troy ounces.

What are $1 bills in a sheet worth uncut & uncirculated?

If you're interested in collecting uncut sheets of currency it's good to understand what factors into how they are valued.

What size bezel fits a 20 franc rooster or a lucky angel since both are 21mm coins?

Did you know that you can turn most coins into jewelry if you have the right bezel? APMEX has a broad selection of bezels and

What are the scales for coin grading?

Learn more about the most commonly used coin grading scale: the Sheldon Scale.

What is the difference between proof and uncirculated coin sets?

There are a few differences between proof and uncirculated coins including the minting process, rarity, and price.

Why do some vintage coins have limited mintages?

The term “vintage” is often used when referring to U.S. coinage from 1964 and before or world coins that are pre-1940.