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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.

What is Coin Provenance?

What is Coin Provenance?

What is coin provenance? Read this article to find out why coin provenance is becoming more popular in the world…
Silver Quarters – Key Dates and Varieties

Silver Quarters – Key Dates and Varieties

Explore rare and valuable Silver Quarters Key Dates, uncovering the historical significance and limited mintages that make these coins a…
Eisenhower Dollars - Key Dates and Rarities

Eisenhower Dollars - Key Dates and Rarities

Read our collector's guide to the key dates of the Eisenhower Dollars series. Enhance your collection and numismatic knowledge with…

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American Silver Eagles – Key Dates & Varieties

Discover the most rare and historically significant American Silver Eagle Key Dates in our comprehensive article.

Peace Silver Dollars – Key Dates & Varieties

Read our guide about the Peace Dollar Key Dates & Varieties to build out your collection with the most coveted coins from this series.

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

Morgan Dollars – Key Dates

Explore the wide range of Morgan Dollar Key Dates in our guide. Uncover the rarest coins that are treasured by collectors, and gain valuable insights.

Mercury Dimes – Key Dates

Uncover the Mercury dimes key dates with our holistic guide. We cover the history and significance of the most sought-after coins from the series.

Indian Head Pennies – Key Dates & Varieties 

Discover the world of Indian Head Pennies Key Dates with our detailed guide. Learn about the most valuable cents and the history behind different designs.
A Lincoln Wheat Penny in a slab next to the reverse of the cent.

Lincoln Wheat Pennies Key Dates

Discover the Key Dates of the Lincoln Wheat Pennies series with our comprehensive guide. We share the rare and value key dates so you know

The Splendor of the Elliott Markoff Coin Collection

Discover the Presidential Elliott Markoff Coin Collection, a testament to the artistry and historical significance.

Commemorative King Charles III Coronation Coins

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

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.
The obverse of the 1913 Buffalo Nickel.

How the 1913 Buffalo Nickel Made it into Production in Spite of the U.S. Mint

Often considered an iconic American coin, the 1913 Buffalo Nickel was not originally accepted and appreciated. Learn more about this popular coin!

Large Bills in U.S. Currency

When the Civil War began in 1861, the US and Confederate governments realized that they didn’t enough gold and silver minted to pay their soldiers

The 20 Franc Gold Rooster

20 Franc Roosters were minted during the French Third Republic. The legendary “Angels” and the well-known “Roosters” are part of an extensive collection known as

How To Insure A Coin Collection

Have you ever considered insuring your collection? We break down the reasons why and if you should insure yours.

Build a Dime Collection | The Most Collectible Dimes

There are many ways to collect dimes and many collections that can be built. Start here with our expert-written guide on the most collectible dimes

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!
1921 Morgan Silver Dollar.

The “Different” Morgan Silver Dollar

The Morgan Silver Dollar is one of the most popular and well known Silver coins in the world. How did it get started?
Surviving coins from the Ship of Gold disaster.

Survivors from the “Ship of Gold” Disaster

One of the most stunning shipwrecks of all time sank 30,000 lbs of Gold – worth $816 million today – and 425 lives.
Series of 1901 $10 Legal Tender Bison Note.

Series of 1901 $10 Legal Tender – “Bison” Note

These notes were printed in 1861, were not backed by Gold or Silver, but by the “full faith and credit of the United States government.”

Money to Burn!

Very few of these notes survived the US Government’s burn order, but it’s the story and the history that makes these notes worth collecting.
Discover the most rare and historically significant American Silver Eagle Key Dates in our comprehensive article.
Read our guide about the Peace Dollar Key Dates & Varieties to build out your collection with the most coveted coins from this series.
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
Explore the wide range of Morgan Dollar Key Dates in our guide. Uncover the rarest coins that are treasured by collectors, and gain valuable insights.
Uncover the Mercury dimes key dates with our holistic guide. We cover the history and significance of the most sought-after coins from the series.
Discover the world of Indian Head Pennies Key Dates with our detailed guide. Learn about the most valuable cents and the history behind different designs.
Discover the Key Dates of the Lincoln Wheat Pennies series with our comprehensive guide. We share the rare and value key dates so you know
Discover the Presidential Elliott Markoff Coin Collection, a testament to the artistry and historical significance.
Following the coronation of King Charles III, four Commonwealth mints issued commemorative coins to celebrate the King.
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
From 1796 to present, collecting sets of quarters has been a popular past time. Today we discuss the five rarest quarters to collect.
Often considered an iconic American coin, the 1913 Buffalo Nickel was not originally accepted and appreciated. Learn more about this popular coin!
When the Civil War began in 1861, the US and Confederate governments realized that they didn’t enough gold and silver minted to pay their soldiers
20 Franc Roosters were minted during the French Third Republic. The legendary “Angels” and the well-known “Roosters” are part of an extensive collection known as
Have you ever considered insuring your collection? We break down the reasons why and if you should insure yours.
There are many ways to collect dimes and many collections that can be built. Start here with our expert-written guide on the most collectible dimes
See the 10 most valuable US coins and valuable contemporary coins. The most valuable is worth over $15 million!
The Morgan Silver Dollar is one of the most popular and well known Silver coins in the world. How did it get started?
One of the most stunning shipwrecks of all time sank 30,000 lbs of Gold – worth $816 million today – and 425 lives.
These notes were printed in 1861, were not backed by Gold or Silver, but by the “full faith and credit of the United States government.”
Very few of these notes survived the US Government’s burn order, but it’s the story and the history that makes these notes worth collecting.

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