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Coin Collecting

Coin Collecting

Collecting coins is one of the world’s oldest hobbies and experiences that continues in popularity today. Learn more about the best ways to start, organize or sell your collections today.

Are Presidential Dollars Worth Anything?

Explore the realm of Presidential Dollar Coins, uncovering their historical significance and the elements that shape their collector’s value.
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Why Should I Buy Pre-1933 Gold and What Happened in 1933?

Global collectors and investors covet pre-1933 gold coins. With their scarcity and intrinsic worth, these enduring coins intrigue enthusiasts and investors alike due to their distinctive rarity and value.
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Silver Rounds Vs. Coins Comparison

Should you invest in silver coins or silver rounds? This article explains the distinct advantages of each as an investment.
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Commemorative King Charles III Coronation Coins

Following the coronation of King Charles III, four Commonwealth mints issued commemorative coins to celebrate the King.
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An Ancient Bactria Tetradrachm, facing obverse.

Should You Clean Ancient Coins?

Chemical reactions between cleaning products and the surface of your ancient coin’s metal can form compounds that damage the coin. Many cleaning chemicals will advance
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A gold coin and a silver coin in protective slabbing.

How to Safely Handle and Store Silver and Gold

You worked hard for the money you invested in gold and silver. By taking care of that investment, you help ensure that it gains value
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The Five Rarest Quarters Worth Real Money

From 1796 to present, collecting sets of quarters has been a popular past time. Today we discuss the five rarest quarters to collect.
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Top Ten Most Valuable U.S. Coins

See the 10 most valuable US coins and valuable contemporary coins. The most valuable is worth over $15 million!
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Coin Type - Ultra High Relief U.S. coin

Ultra High Relief and American Liberty High Relief Gold Coins – 2009 to Present

Since 2009 the US Mint has produced several high relief coins with unique designs. See them here.
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U.S. Mint Set and holder.

U.S Mint Sets – to Present

Prior to 1942, the U.S. Mint would sell examples of current Uncirculated coins to collectors who requested them. Between 1942 to 1946, two of each
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Coin Type - 2022 America The Beautiful silver bullion coin.

America the Beautiful Bullion Coins – 2010-2021

Congress passed the “America’s Beautiful National Parks Act of 2008, which included circulating quarters highlighting our “sites of natural or historical significance”.
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Ancient Roman coins.

The Mega Guide to Buy and Collect Ancient Roman Coins

Roman coins make both great conversation pieces and investments for the future.
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Shows Type 1, 2, and 3 Gold dollar coins against a faded orange background

What You Need To Know About Gold $1 Liberty Head Coins

The first dollar coin used in the United States was minted in Gold in 1849. The Liberty Head Gold dollars were very small, only 13
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World Coin Collecting for Beginners

No matter the theme of your specific world coin collection, the best advice that we can give you is to collect what YOU like!
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US Coin Collecting for Beginners

So you would like to start a US coin collection but don’t know where to begin. We can provide some pointers that might help you.
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Top 10 Collectible Animal Coins

Animals have been depicted on currency since money was first invented, and continue to appear in the artwork of highly collectible coins to this day.
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Top 10 Religious and Spiritual Gifts

Perfect for any religious or spiritual loved ones, our selection includes a wide array of themes and designs, including the popular Biblical series.
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Top 10 Holiday Gift Items at APMEX

The holiday season is here and it is easier than ever to shop for everyone on your list at APMEX. We have something for every
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How are Coin Designs Chosen for the America the Beautiful Coins?

The America the Beautiful program is a unique Silver bullion program created by the United States Mint. The ATB program will roll out all designs
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Collectible Chibi Coins

These fine Silver coins are inspired by the Japanese art form known as Chibi, which takes traditional images of characters and transforms them into a
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Explore the Final Frontier with Star Trek Products

Captain's Log: Stardate 1312.4. The Precious Metals leader known as APMEX has accumulated Star Trek coins from around the known universe.
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Go Back to Hogwarts with Harry Potter Collectibles

APMEX has collectibles from the wizarding world for wizards and muggles alike.
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Shop Silver and Gold John Wick Rounds Exclusively at APMEX

APMEX partnered with Lionsgate, the company behind the John Wick saga, to introduce a line of Gold and Silver rounds that replicate the Gold coins
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Branching Out: Collecting Currency for Fun

Coin collecting can be fun and rewarding, but people often overlook an aspect of collecting numismatics - currency. Currency has a rich history with varied
Read More

Commemorative King Charles III Coronation Coins

Following the coronation of King Charles III, four Commonwealth mints issued commemorative coins to celebrate the King.
Read More

Should You Clean Ancient Coins?

Chemical reactions between cleaning products and the surface of your ancient coin’s metal can form compounds that damage the coin. Many cleaning chemicals will advance
Read More

How to Safely Handle and Store Silver and Gold

You worked hard for the money you invested in gold and silver. By taking care of that investment, you help ensure that it gains value
Read More

The Five Rarest Quarters Worth Real Money

From 1796 to present, collecting sets of quarters has been a popular past time. Today we discuss the five rarest quarters to collect.
Read More

Top Ten Most Valuable U.S. Coins

See the 10 most valuable US coins and valuable contemporary coins. The most valuable is worth over $15 million!
Read More

Ultra High Relief and American Liberty High Relief Gold Coins – 2009 to Present

Since 2009 the US Mint has produced several high relief coins with unique designs. See them here.
Read More

U.S Mint Sets – to Present

Prior to 1942, the U.S. Mint would sell examples of current Uncirculated coins to collectors who requested them. Between 1942 to 1946, two of each
Read More

America the Beautiful Bullion Coins – 2010-2021

Congress passed the “America’s Beautiful National Parks Act of 2008, which included circulating quarters highlighting our “sites of natural or historical significance”.
Read More

The Mega Guide to Buy and Collect Ancient Roman Coins

Roman coins make both great conversation pieces and investments for the future.
Read More

What You Need To Know About Gold $1 Liberty Head Coins

The first dollar coin used in the United States was minted in Gold in 1849. The Liberty Head Gold dollars were very small, only 13
Read More

World Coin Collecting for Beginners

No matter the theme of your specific world coin collection, the best advice that we can give you is to collect what YOU like!
Read More

US Coin Collecting for Beginners

So you would like to start a US coin collection but don’t know where to begin. We can provide some pointers that might help you.
Read More

Top 10 Collectible Animal Coins

Animals have been depicted on currency since money was first invented, and continue to appear in the artwork of highly collectible coins to this day.
Read More

Top 10 Religious and Spiritual Gifts

Perfect for any religious or spiritual loved ones, our selection includes a wide array of themes and designs, including the popular Biblical series.
Read More

Top 10 Holiday Gift Items at APMEX

The holiday season is here and it is easier than ever to shop for everyone on your list at APMEX. We have something for every
Read More

How are Coin Designs Chosen for the America the Beautiful Coins?

The America the Beautiful program is a unique Silver bullion program created by the United States Mint. The ATB program will roll out all designs
Read More

Collectible Chibi Coins

These fine Silver coins are inspired by the Japanese art form known as Chibi, which takes traditional images of characters and transforms them into a
Read More

Explore the Final Frontier with Star Trek Products

Captain’s Log: Stardate 1312.4. The Precious Metals leader known as APMEX has accumulated Star Trek coins from around the known universe.
Read More

Go Back to Hogwarts with Harry Potter Collectibles

APMEX has collectibles from the wizarding world for wizards and muggles alike.
Read More

Shop Silver and Gold John Wick Rounds Exclusively at APMEX

APMEX partnered with Lionsgate, the company behind the John Wick saga, to introduce a line of Gold and Silver rounds that replicate the Gold coins
Read More

Branching Out: Collecting Currency for Fun

Coin collecting can be fun and rewarding, but people often overlook an aspect of collecting numismatics – currency. Currency has a rich history with varied
Read More

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What is Bullion?

Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Palladium all come in various forms and sizes to create a variety of options for investors and collectors.  

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What is an Eagle?

Since the U.S. Mint’s American Eagle program began in 1986, Gold and Silver Eagles have remained a popular choice among both investors and collectors

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