A “grade” is described as a shorthand designed by coin experts (numismatists) to reveal a coin’s appearance. Simply put, if a certain coin collector tells another collector that he owns an uncirculated Charlotte 50 half eagle, both should already have a concept of the coin’s appearance without even seeing it, because of the claim of… Read More »

The best time to mould a child (kid) is when he/she is still young. By getting curious minds involved in something educational, there is a very good chance that they will become responsible adults. Some parents can start by teaching how to cook or bake at a young age. If the child enjoys and does… Read More »

It is a common coin-collecting problem: too many coins, not enough information on what kinds of coins to collect, or a disorganized group of collectables. The solution? some programs are specially created for computer use, commonly known as software. Coin-collecting software packages are created by professionals to help those who are having a hard time… Read More »

Mint Marks are tiny letters referring to the locality where the minting of coins took place. The position of the mint mark can be found typically on the back side of coins that were minted before the year 1965 and on the front after the year 1967. The coins of every US mint branch are… Read More »

Coin collecting is something that dates back to when coins were first issued for trade. It was only in the Middle Ages that people turned this into a hobby because of the artwork and its historical value. Coin collecting today is still a hobby that many people enjoy. One of the most precious and expensive… Read More »

A special machine does the stamping of coins to make them genuine. People who counterfeit coins are well trained and can manipulate their duplication – especially those rare coins which have high value among collectors. Those who are experts in determining counterfeit coins have observed that the changes seen in the coins have added, removed,… Read More »

Money was never been quite so valuable until coin collecting entered the world of hobbyists. Since its inception, coin collecting has continuously represented the ancient way of preserving the history of the human race. Coin collecting allows people to protect and conserve their nation’s history. Through this kind of activity, coin collectors allow other people… Read More »

Coin collection is not just about having as many coins as possible. More important than the number of coins is the quality of those coins. This quality is measured by the coins’ grade and the grade is measured using a scale from zero to seventy (seventy being the highest point grade). Doctor William Shelby introduced… Read More »

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… Read More »

Coin collecting is a fun hobby that anyone who has the time can do. A coin’s history and development can be learned by collecting them. At one point in time, between 1838 and1933, the United States issued gold coins for circulation. The Liberty Head bust was used as the design until 1907. The design was… Read More »