Though collectors can obtain different types of British coins, nothing captures the spirit and history of Britain quite like British sovereign gold coins. Unlike popular, newer options such as the Britannia gold coin, British sovereigns carry hundreds of years of history and circulation. Though the design, size, and gold content of these sovereigns has changed over the years, … Continued
What is junk silver? How do you collect it? Is it worth buying? Keep reading because this complete guide will answer these questions and cover everything you need to know about junk silver! What Is Junk Silver? Junk silver, or junk coins, refers to circulated coins that were minted in the past (pre-1964) and have relatively little numismatic … Continued
What is a Mint Variety? According to The Official Redbook, A Guide Book of United States Coins, the term variety means: a coin’s design that sets it apart from the normal issue of that type. Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) defines a variety coin as one that differs from its basic design type in some distinctive way and … Continued
My daily routine includes wading through dozens of emails, many of which include inquiries about coins. The majority include coins of little consequence, but something exciting occasionally appears. Several of the multi-million collections I have been fortunate to handle started with a simple email. Because of this, you can be sure that every email gets … Continued
Many people have questions about the United States Mint. What is it? Where are the U.S. Mints? This post will answer these questions and the other most commonly asked questions about the U.S. Mint. Let’s get right into it! What Is the U.S. Mint? The U.S. Mint is a government-run facility responsible for producing, distributing, and circulating the nation’s official … Continued
Silver stacking and silver rounds have both recently grown in popularity. Let’s explore what stacking is and the best practices for stacking silver rounds. What Is Silver Stacking? Stacking is the accumulation of bullion bars, coins, rounds, or other precious metals to grow a collection or make a long-term investment. As the name implies, silver stacking is the … Continued
The passing of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on September 9, 2022, which led to a global outpouring of grief from millions of people in the United Kingdom and around the world, was also an event of major numismatic importance. Many collectors, not just in the United Kingdom but also in other countries, including the … Continued
Fans of the hugely popular Queen’s Beasts Coin Series series from The Royal Mint, which recently ended, will be delighted to learn that a new series about British royal ancestry was recently launched, called the Royal Tudor Beasts coin series. Like the Queen’s Beasts, the new series will feature ten original designs to be released over five years in silver, … Continued
The Germania Mint’s beautiful collector and bullion coins and medals, as well as cast silver bars, have become a big hit with collectors and silver investors over the past four years. The Germania Mint is a private mint based in Poland whose whole product range is built around the concept of Germania, which is both a mythical land … Continued
Learn more about the significance of the 2019 and 2020 circulating quarters with the W mint mark, plus learn why you should be and how you can start collecting these W mint mark quarters. The 2019 W-Mint Mark Quarters 2019 marked the first time that circulating coinage struck at West Point Mint received a “W” … Continued
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