Stacking precious metals like silver and gold is fun and, in some cases, can even prove quite valuable. Before placing your first order, you should be sure you understand how precious metal coins, bars, and rounds differ. Regardless of the metal they are struck from, the distinction can make all the difference in current value … Continued
Coin certification is a relatively recent addition to the coin collector’s arsenal. It can provide plenty of advantages over housing your coins in their original mint packaging. ModernCoinMart offers plenty of professionally graded coins, but what exactly are the advantages of buying graded coins? Many collectors prefer to buy coins that have been officially certified, … Continued
1. Maple Leaf Coins are the second best-selling silver bullion coin in the world and one of the best-selling gold bullion coins The Royal Canadian Mint’s silver and gold Maple Leaf coins are among the most popular and widely-recognized bullion coins in the world. They also have an established track record of sales performance. The coins are especially popular within U.S., Canadian, … Continued
While their primary goals and motivations may initially appear to be different, stackers are often collectors too, and collectors like to stack as well. What are Coin Stackers and what do they like to collect? People who buy precious metals are often called “stackers” because they like to stack bullion in various forms such as coins, bars, and … Continued
Have you seen rhodium plated coins recently and wondered what exactly rhodium was and where it fits in the scheme of more traditional metals like gold and silver? Keep reading to learn more! Discovery of Rhodium English chemist William Hyde Wollaston discovered rhodium in 1803. He made the discovery thanks to a tip from Hippolyte-Victor … Continued
ModernCoinMart proudly presents an in-depth article on coin toning. This article will cover what causes coin toning, precious metals that are the most prone to toning, and more! What are toned coins? Toning is the visual evidence of a chemical interaction process. The metal in the coin interacts with ambient chemicals, often oxygen or sulfur, … Continued
This entry will cover some of the most frequently seen Ancient Coins from the Roman, Greek, and Byzantine Empires. These are the most common denominations of ancient coins. Greek Coins Electrum Staters The first coins of the world, minted in electrum, were staters and their fractional parts. The most common size of the earliest coins was … Continued
In 2019, collectors were treated to special issues from the US Mint. Each of the three annual sets included a penny with the “W” mint mark of the West Point Mint. Although pennies had previously been struck at the facility, never before had they borne its mint mark. In keeping with the theme of the set, the W-Lincoln … Continued
The five-cent coin was created in 1866 to meet the growing need for circulating coinage in the aftermath of widespread hoarding of silver and gold coins during the Civil War. It was not known at the time as a nickel because coins of that metal, three-cent pieces, already existed. When postwar rebuilding began, nickel was … Continued
Confused as to whether certifed coins or uncertified coins fit you better? We offer some points to consider that may help you in your decisions regarding how you collect coins. Certified coins are a growing part of the coin collecting hobby. Certified coins have been submitted to a professional grading service such as the Numismatic Guaranty … Continued
