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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.

How Many Pennies Are in Circulation?

How Many Pennies Are in Circulation?

The U.S. one-cent coin, the penny, has circulated since 1793. With an estimated 240 billion pennies currently circulating, their production…
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Why Are Ancient Coins So Cheap? 

Why Are Ancient Coins So Cheap? 

Ancient coins are cheap thanks to their abundance, variety, and historical value over intrinsic value.
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Parts of a Coin 

Parts of a Coin 

Did you know there are 18 different parts of a coin? In this article, we break down the anatomy of…
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How Do I Find the Value of Old Coins?

How can you uncover the worth of old coins? Discover the most commonly found old coins and learn how to estimate their potential value.
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What Are the Best Coins to Collect for Beginners?

As a beginning collector, there are several coins that are available to collect. It can be overwhelming, but if you have a good strategy or
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Common Mint Errors

Mint errors happen on occasion. Some mint error coins make it into circulation while others do not, but it is still an important piece of
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Building a Global Coin Collection

Perhaps you are newly interested in numismatic coins and believe a collection featuring coins from around the world would be exciting, or perhaps you have
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Top 5 Bird Coins from Around the World

Birds are a symbol of wisdom and freedom, famously represented by the eagle on U.S. coin, and also on many other coins from around the
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Five Popular Coins to Collect

There are several collectible coins available today. It may be hard to decipher which coin one should buy, but these are five coins that are
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Collectible Disney Coins From the New Zealand Mint

In 2014, the New Zealand Mint released coins celebrating one of the most beloved topics of all time: Disney characters. From the iconic Mickey Mouse
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The 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent

The 1909-S VDB Lincoln Penny is an important penny for history lovers. 1909 marked the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth, but that is not
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What is a Reverse-Proof Coin?

Proof coins, known for their polished appearance, with frosted devices and mirrored fields, are manufactured specifically for collectors. These coins are produced in relatively low
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What does ATB mean?

ATB means or stands for "America the Beautiful" which are a Quarter Dollar series that captures the beauty and elegance of each of the fifty
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How to Start a Coin Collection?

Throughout history, innumerable people have enjoyed collecting coins. If you're new to the hobby, start here.
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How to Organize a Coin Collection

The first step to organizing your coins is understanding what you have. Lay your collection out carefully and survey what’s in it.
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How to Sell a Coin Collection?

Learning how to sell a coin collection is relatively easy. You simply need to inventory your collection, discover the value of your coins, and find
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Buying Guide to Peace Silver Dollars

Peace Silver Dollars were minted between 1921 and 1935. They are made of 90% Silver and 10% copper. Each coin contains .77344 of an ounce
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2019-P America the Beautiful – Lowell National Historic Park

The intention of these ATB coins is to show beautiful places in America. Natural wonders like the Everglades, Great Smoky Mountains, Yellowstone and Grand Canyon
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What is a Burnished Coin?

Discover the beauty and distinction of burnished silver, gold, and platinum coins through APMEX. What is a burnished coin and why you should add them
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What is a Certified Mint State Coin?

When buying coins, you often see graded coins attached to some mint packaging. When you understand the grading scale, you can better implement your investment
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What is a Cull Coin?

One collector's cull coin may be another's coin appraisal treasure. For buyers who aren't turned off by a coins less-than-pristine condition, cull coins can represent
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What are High Relief and Ultra-High Relief Coins?

Learn how experts identify high relief coins and ultra high relief coins. Add interest and value to your collection with rare high relief and ultra
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What is a Mercury Dime?

Mercury Dimes are rare and collectible coins that have significant historical and precious value to it. Mercury Dimes were minted from 1916-1945 and in a
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What is an Ancient Coin?

You may be surprised to learn that age does not always guarantee a high premium for a coin. For example, the Bronze drachm coins from
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Common Mint Errors

Mint errors happen on occasion. Some mint error coins make it into circulation while others do not, but it is still an important piece of
Read More

The 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent

The 1909-S VDB Lincoln Penny is an important penny for history lovers. 1909 marked the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, but that is not
Read More

What is a Reverse-Proof Coin?

Proof coins, known for their polished appearance, with frosted devices and mirrored fields, are manufactured specifically for collectors. These coins are produced in relatively low
Read More

What does ATB mean?

ATB means or stands for “America the Beautiful” which are a Quarter Dollar series that captures the beauty and elegance of each of the fifty
Read More

What is a Burnished Coin?

Discover the beauty and distinction of burnished silver, gold, and platinum coins through APMEX. What is a burnished coin and why you should add them
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What is a Cull Coin?

One collector’s cull coin may be another’s coin appraisal treasure. For buyers who aren’t turned off by a coins less-than-pristine condition, cull coins can represent
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What is a Mercury Dime?

Mercury Dimes are rare and collectible coins that have significant historical and precious value to it. Mercury Dimes were minted from 1916-1945 and in a
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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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