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Coin Collecting Tips
A Collector’s Dream: Which Coins Are Worth the Most Money?
Think you might have a valuable coin sitting in a dusty drawer somewhere? You’re not alone. People all over the world discover that old pocket change, rare coins from the past, or even mint-condition errors can be worth staggering amounts of money. But what kind of coins are worth money? Is it their age, rarity, metal content, or something else? Now, you’ll get the answer.
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Coin Collecting Tips
Hidden Dangers: A Guide to Spot and Stop PVC Coin Damage
When it comes to collecting, many people believe that it is a fun pastime of searching for unique coins, rare finds, estimating their value and enjoying their aesthetics. However, only a few people know that collecting does not end with the possession of a coin, and further care of the coin or the collection as a whole requires a lot of experience, knowledge and skills.
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Coins Overview
Timeless Wealth: Old Japanese Coins You Should Know
The world of old coins is always fascinating, and Japanese coins are no exception. For any numismatist and collector, the mention of Japan evokes associations not only of samurai, sakura and beautiful tea ceremonies, but also of the amazing heritage that can be traced through the coins. These coins reflect Japan's rich history and are highly desirable by collectors around the world. So, here we would like to review the key periods in Japanese coin history in detail and show specific examples of coins to keep you informed on how to identify and appreciate these valuable collectibles.
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Coins Overview
Viva La Tecnología: The American Innovation Coin
Being jaded with numerous opportunities arising all around us is a typical feeling that indicates how fastidious and exhausted we became due to the overall availability of technologies, free resources, fast entertainment, and the like. Nevertheless, praising those who have laid such a foundation is crucial, and the US is one of those countries that celebrates any discoveries and inventions via culture and even routine things.
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Coins Overview
Small but Mighty: The Legacy of the 1981 Susan B. Anthony Coin
The Susan B Anthony coin 1981 is an amazing example of how small coins can hold great historical and cultural significance. As the first coin in the United States to depict a real woman, the coin came to symbolize the struggle for equal rights and a reminder of the importance for change achieved due to people like Susan B. Anthony. However, the coin has also attracted attention for its rarity and controversial reaction from the public. So here we will discuss in detail its history, characteristics, market value and the legacy it has left in the world of numismatics.
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Coins Overview
Million Dollar Coins: Top 10 Most Expensive Coins
What if a single coin could buy you a mansion? What if a piece of metal, barely the size of a bottle cap, was worth more than an entire fleet of luxury cars? These are the questions collectors of million dollar coins ask themselves.
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Coins Overview
Rare Roman Coins: Types, Values, and Resources
Ancient Rome was one of the greatest civilizations that ever existed on Earth, and the echoes of their erstwhile glory can be heard in the attributes taken from those days. The coins, i.e., the relics that may stay well-preserved for thousands of years, deliver the prominence of a bygone empire that still fuels the cultures and defines our philosophies. However, collecting these small metal time machines can be a bit complicated at first.
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Coins Overview
A Rare Find: The Most Valuable Coins in Circulation 2022
When thinking about numismatic trends of the past years, one may notice peculiar trading patterns and collecting tendencies that clearly reflect social sentiments and any circumstances affecting humans. In 2022, a year of frightening uncertainty, the market consisting of the most valuable US coins in circulation was slightly cooling down, though the demands were never minimal.
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Coins Overview
Minting History: The Rise and Fall of Mercury Dime Production
The 1916 Mercury dime, also known in broader circles as the winged Liberty dime, has become one of the most famous and significant US coins of the 20th century. Its unusual design, symbolism, and the rarity of some issues make it an object of search for some numismatists and collectors. But what was behind its creation, why it became special, why the coins stopped being minted, how much is a 1916 mercury dime worth and why did it cease to be issued? Here we will try to answer these questions, uncover the mysteries of minting and learn how the rise and fall of one dime 1916 minting was included in the monetary history of the United States.
8 min
Coins Overview
Are U.S. Commemorative Coins Worth Anything? An Overview
Have you ever come across a commemorative coin and wondered, Is this valuable, or just a fancy piece of metal? Many people overlook these coins and assume they are worth only their face value, but that’s far from the truth. U.S. commemorative coins, especially US commemorative half dollars, keep a long and interesting history behind them but also are potentially lucrative collectibles. So, what determines their value? How do you know if your commemorative coins are worth holding onto?
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