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Is It Illegal to Melt Pennies For Copper? Everything You Need To Know About...
Melting Pennies 101 - Here are all the reasons people WANT to melt copper pennies + All the reasons you should NOT melt pennies in the United States. Continue reading Is It Illegal to Melt Pennies For...
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What Are Coins Made Of In The US? What Is Paper Money Made Of? Here Are The...
What is money made of in the United States? Specifically, what are coins made of? And what is paper money made of? Silver coins aren't made from silver, nickels aren't made from nickel, and lots more...
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8 Cool Facts About The U.S. Mint You Probably Didn’t Know
Think you know the United States Mint? Much has happened there since opening in 1792. These 8 cool, quirky facts about the U.S. Mint will blow your mind. Continue reading 8 Cool Facts About The U.S....
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A 1968 No-S Dime Worth $20,000?! Here’s How To Tell A Rare 1968 No-S Proof...
1968 no-S proof dimes are worth thousands of dollars! Have a 1968 dime with no "S" mintmark? Here's how to tell a rare 1968 dime from a normal one and what your dime is worth. Continue reading A 1968...
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Kennedy Half Dollars Are One Of The Most Popular Coins Of All Time (See Which...
Kennedy half dollars are one of the most beloved and most popular coins to collect. See which ones are considered rare Kennedy half dollars, the current value of Kennedy half dollars, and everything...
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50 Little-Known Facts About The U.S. Penny (From 1787 To The Present)
Little-known facts and amazing trivia about U.S. pennies that, as a collector of coins, you should definitely know! How many of these 50 penny facts did you already know? Continue reading 50...
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History Of The San Francisco Mint, The “S” Mintmark On Coins, And Rare S-Mint...
See which coins have been made at the San Francisco Mint since 1854, the rarest and most valuable coins from there, and what San Francisco Mint tours are like. Continue reading History Of The San...
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Fun Facts About The Denver Mint, The “D” Mintmark On Coins, And Rare Denver...
See which coins have been made at the Denver Mint since 1906. And how to tell if a coin was made at the Denver Mint (in Colorado) versus the Dahlonega Mint (in Georgia) -- which both use a "D"...
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How Much Is A 1956 Wheat Penny Worth? The Value Of All 1956 Wheat Pennies + A...
Have a 1956 wheat penny? Want to know what it's worth? See the value of a 1956-D wheat penny, a 1956 penny with no mintmark, and 1956 pennies with errors. Continue reading How Much Is A 1956 Wheat...
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A Guide To West Point Mint Coins – What Coins Does The West Point Mint Make?...
Since the 1970s, the West Point Mint has struck millions of coins. The West Point Mint currently strikes bullion coins (silver, gold, and platinum) and commemorative coins, In the 1970s and 1980s, the...
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One Of The Rarest Coins In The World: The 1933 Gold Double Eagle
One of the most rare and well-known coins in all of U.S. history is the 1933 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle -- a $20 gold coin that, by several accounts, shouldn't even be in existance. Continue reading...
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Should You Buy Silver Bars & Silver Rounds? The Pros & Cons Of Buying These...
Silver rounds and silver bars are popular items with many investors -- but are these silver bullion products really the best buy out there? Are they better than buying silver coins? Before you buy...
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The Joys & Challenges Of Collecting American Silver Eagle Coins: 3 Pros And 3...
American Silver Eagle dollar coins aren't just for silver stackers -- they're exciting coins for numismatists, too. Here's why silver eagles are fun coins to collect. Continue reading The Joys &...
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Tips For Collecting Silver Proof Sets
There have been 3 different categories of silver proof sets by dates over the years from 1936 to the present. The U.S. Mint still producing silver proof sets. Here's what you need to know... Continue...
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Gold Coins: Buy or Wait? 3 Reasons for Each Decision
Is now the time to buy gold coins? Here are 6 compelling arguments for AND against buying gold coins + some things to think about before spending big bucks. Continue reading Gold Coins: Buy or Wait? 3...
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Wonder How Old U.S. Coins Were Made? See For Yourself At The New Orleans Mint...
New Orleans Mint Facility - See where and how old U.S. coins with the "O" mintmark were made at the New Orleans Mint + A list of U.S. coins made at the New Orleans Mint facility. This French Quarter...
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Coin Collecting On A Budget – 5 Ways Not To Spend A Fortune On Coins
It is not difficult at all to enjoy coin collecting on a tight budget. Here are some tips for saving money while finding new coins to add to your coin collection. Continue reading Coin Collecting On A...
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Charlotte Mint: See What It’s Like To Tour This Old U.S. Mint Facility (Now...
Charlotte U.S. Mint Facility - See photos from my visit to the Charlotte Mint Museum Randolph in North Carolina + Reasons you'll want to visit this historic landmark real soon! Continue reading...
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Explore & Discover: A Great Coin Kit for Youngsters
I recently found a great coin collecting starter set for young coin collectors. See why I like the US Mint's Explore & Discover Kit and why it's such a great gift for kids! Continue reading Explore...
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Tips For Finding Coin Hoards Like The Famous Saddle Ridge Gold Coin Hoard
How was the famous Saddle Ridge gold coin hoard found in California? Find out here, plus tips on how to discover your own coin hoards! Continue reading Tips For Finding Coin Hoards Like The Famous...
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