Coin collecting is one hobby that is both fun and challenging. To help those who are looking for those rare coins, here is a list of hard to find ones that are worth moving “heaven and earth” for. Gold coins are something of a rare commodity. They were circulated only until 1933, which makes them […]
We’ve seen in recent years the collapse and near collapse of financial giants and companies considered too big to fail. Many of those same financial behemoths are even more leveraged today and the next financial crisis could bring them all down. For this reason, many people are looking for alternative ways to preserve and increase […]
When is the perfect time to sell coins? The answer to that question is… it depends. I think for most the adage, “buy low, sell high” applies here. It’s crazy but a lot of people get panicked when the spot prices are going down and sell their coins when prices are depressed. Don’t we all […]
People who counterfeit coins are well trained and have the capacity to manipulate their duplication – especially those rare coins which have high value among collectors. The most common procedure used in counterfeiting is that they pour a liquid metal into molds that will leave die marks with cracking on the counterfeit coin. Those who […]
For silver coin collector’s, the most difficult part is how to find the coins for the collection. Many collector’s main method of acquiring coins is by buying them from a coin dealer. A common alternative in acquiring a coin through purchase in auction sales. Rare coins and those that are of high quality are oftentimes […]
As coin collecting has increased in popularity and more people are looking to add silver and gold coins to their portfolios, many have discovered market prices of coins has varied immensely. When the coin market was limited to a small number of collectors and dealers, coins were priced in pretty simple terms. Since the market […]
Are you interested in coin collecting? Have you ever tried collecting rare coins? Today, coin collecting, especially of those coins that are considered rare, is considered to be one of a few hobbies that are not just a mere pastime or leisure activity. Coin collecting can serve many purposes considered typical of this activity. Coins […]
Coin collecting is a fun hobby to start and the thrill of hunting for old coins is enough for many people to continue doing it. Other people consider coin collecting an investment, something they can receive a profit from. If you are one of those people, then you can find several types of coins in […]
Why waste everyone’s time? Let’s skip the appetizers and get to the meaty stuff right now: The Morgan silver dollars poised to increase the most in value in the years ahead are the 1895, 1892-CC, 1894, 1878-CC, and the 1883-CC. Pretty bold prediction, eh? At this point, the reader now has three options: (1) Stop […]
If you are a coin collector who wants to sell or buy coins, one good way to do it is through coin auctions or bidding. Coin auctions provide the best ways to obtain coins that have remarkable values. Coin auctions are the primary source of rare coins because most rare coin collectors want to sell […]
Coin collections are getting more and more popular these days. A lot of people are already into collecting coins. You see, this hobby is interesting and can be considered an excellent pastime. If you want to start your very own coin collection and you have no idea where to begin, you should check out the […]
If you are a neophyte wanting to venture into rare coin collecting as a hobby, there are two new best friends waiting for you. One is the Professional Coin Grading Service price guide and the other is the Red Book guide book. Both of these books will give you lists of coins and their worth […]