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Is Your Morgan Dollar DMPL, PL, or SPL? Identification & Value Guide
A DMPL Morgan dollar is an uncirculated Morgan silver dollar with mirrored surfaces -- which look much like those of a proof coin. Hence the acronym DMPL for 'deep mirror prooflike'! See how DMPL...
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35+ Incredible Facts About Pennies – By The Numbers!
Facts About Pennies - A collection of cool facts about U.S. pennies - including mintage numbers, coin values, coin trivia, and more. These numbers will blow you away! Continue reading 35+ Incredible...
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Land Your Dream Coin Job: My Insider Tips & How You Can Too!
Want to get a job in the coin industry? I can help you! I'm a longtime coin collector and I've led a numismatic career with LOTS of fun numismatic jobs since 2006. I'm going to help you start your coin...
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How Money Gets Into Circulation: The US Currency Process Explained
Wondering how money is made and how American currency goes from being printed by the government to winding up at your local bank, in stores, and in your pocket? Here's a fun, easy-to-understand article...
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Rare Coins at the Smithsonian: See Incredible Exhibits Online!
The Smithsonian in Washington D.C. has the 1804 dollar, 1933 double eagle & other rare coins. Here's what you'll see. Plus my tips for visiting the museum. Continue reading Rare Coins at the...
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What Are First Strike Coins?
Curious about the value of First Strike coins? Are they even worth buying? Here's an expert analysis on whether First Strike coins are a good investment. Continue reading What Are First Strike Coins?...
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Why Are Coins Round? Are Coins Made In Other Shapes?
See the MANY reasons why coins are round. Plus, a list of odd-shaped U.S. coins that are NOT round + A list of all the various coin shapes that exist today. Continue reading Why Are Coins Round? Are...
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1932 Quarter Value (Find Out How Much Your 1932 Washington Silver Quarters...
1932 quarters are worth a lot of money! Why? Because they're made of 90% silver AND because they mark the first year that Washington quarters were struck. Find out how much YOUR 1932 quarters are worth...
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Unlock the Secrets of US Coin Mint Marks!
What are mint marks? Mintmarks are small letters stamped on U.S. coins that designate where the coin was made. Where a coin was minted affects its value. See which coins each U.S Mint facility made....
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The Making & Value of Proof Coins and Proof Sets
Proof coins represent the finest, the very best, that any U.S. Mint has to offer. You see, proof doesn't refer to a particular grade. Rather, proof refers to the result when a coin is manufactured in a...
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Coin Grading Abbreviations: Your Quick Reference Guide
Newbie coin collectors are often overwhelmed by the words and phrases they come across in their new hobby. These U.S. coin grade letters, numbers, and abbreviations are the most common ones you need to...
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2022 Penny Value: Price List & Rare Error Guide
2022 Penny Value - Are any 2022 pennies worth MORE than face value? Yes! Here are the features you should look for on every 2022 penny you come across! Continue reading 2022 Penny Value: Price List...
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The Fascinating World of Die Break Errors (and Their Worth!)
Die break coins are error coins. Some are rarer than others. Some are worth $100 or more. If you have a die crack coin, cud coin, or other types of die break error coins... here's how to determine...
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Coin Collecting Magnifiers: How To Choose The Best Magnifying Glass For Coins!
As an avid coin collector since 1992, I've been through my share of coin loupe magnifiers, and I want to share with you what the best magnifying glass for coins is -- and why you really need one....
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Wondering How To Find Local Coin Dealers? Here’s How To Find A Coin Dealer...
A coin dealer is one of the greatest resources that we coin collectors have. Coin dealers are coin experts that can help you: buy coins, sell coins, get a coin appraisal, locate hard-to-find coins, and...
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10 Rare U.S. Coins That Are Worth Millions (…Find Out If You Have One!)
10 Of The Rarest & Most Valuable U.S. Coins - See the rarest and most valuable coins ever made, how much they're worth, and your chances of finding one! Continue reading 10 Rare U.S. Coins That Are...
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Quarter Without Ridges: Broadstrike Error Value
Find out here if your quarter without ridges is a valuable quarter error or not. Plus, smooth edge quarter values for all broadstrike error quarters dated 1964 and newer. Continue reading Quarter...
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Coin Damage vs. Mint Errors: PMD, PSD & Value
Post Mint Damage (or Post Strike Damage) refers to any damage a coin has suffered after leaving the U.S. Mint -- including scratches, dings, holes, bumps, nicks, and gouges. See how to tell damaged...
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Coin Roll Hunting 101: A Budget-Friendly Way To Collect Coins
I like to buy rolls of coins from the bank, then see how many valuable coins I can find in each roll. It's called coin roll hunting. (Yes it's a thing.) See the coins I've obtained for face value -...
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Your Guide to U.S. Bicentennial Coin Values & History
Hundreds of millions of Bicentennial coins were struck during 1975 and 1976 -- both in the regular copper-nickel clads for circulation and in a 40% silver clad composition for collectors. The silver...
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