Coin collecting is a popular hobby among people of all ages. For some, it is simply a way to learn more about the history of money, while for others, it is a fun and engaging way to pass time. Regardless of why you are interested in coin collecting, there are plenty of resources out there to help you get started and become an expert in no time.
Roosevelt Dimes! How much are they worth? That’s the question you have to ask yourself if you have one of these dimes in your possession. An inexperienced person would say “A dime is a dime,” … Read more
It was new in the 19th century and then became a famous way to message Loved ones in the 20th, up until the early 21st century. Now it’s somewhat of an obsolete gesture due to … Read more
What comes to mind when you think of the Morgan Silver Dollar? Perhaps your brain wanders to the late 1800s- a time of horses galloping off into the sunset, of revolutions, of a new country. … Read more
Mercury Dime. Weird name, isn’t it? What exactly are mercury dimes? Mercury dimes are silver dimes issued anytime from late 1916 to 1945 and are a must-have piece for all collector’s sets. What Are Mercury … Read more
The American Silver Eagle is the most popular silver bullion coin today, for good reason. Given their popularity, it’s not surprising many new collectors are unaware of the coins’ values and have had questions about … Read more
Look inside your wallet. The 20 dollar bill is one of the most common bills Americans use. But where did they originate? How have they changed over the years? Which ones are valuable? Below, I … Read more
What comes to mind when you think about Canada? Maple syrup? Trees? Snow? Or does the famed Canadian coin lineage pop up? From the 1911 Dollar Pattern DC-6 coin to the 1916 Canada: George V … Read more
The U.S. Mint uses copper, zinc, nickel, and small amounts of silver and gold to produce pennies. The metal composition of each coin varies slightly depending on where it was made. Even pennies with small … Read more
Remember when the US government released 50 different quarters representing 50 different states? A core memory of my childhood, I’m sure that most of us had earnestly attempted to collect all 50 of these special, … Read more
Treasure is often found in unlikely places— the back pocket of old jeans, the car’s pigeonhole, the cookie turned into a swear jar, and sometimes, even in our purses. However, most of us can’t tell … Read more