Coin collecting can feel like stepping into a glittering treasure hunt where history meets opportunity. Beyond the charm of owning tiny artifacts from distant eras, many collectors are drawn by the ...
Ever wonder why collectors are drawn to tiny, shiny discs of metal? It’s not just about the gleam of gold, and it’s not necessarily just about their value. For many, coin collecting is a blend of ...
Back in 1999, Jennifer Scott, now 49, heard on the news that the U.S. Mint was issuing quarters to honor each of the 50 states. She began collecting the quarters, each featuring a design specific to ...
In a digital world filled with credit cards, electronic payments and direct deposits, you can go for days without handling actual money. But for collectors and hobbyists all over the world, there’s no ...
In the world of numismatics, certain coins hold immense value not just for their monetary worth but also for their historical significance and rarity. While many collectors are familiar with the more ...
It doesn’t necessarily take a lot of money to start collecting rare coins, but it does take the right strategy. Starting your collection with $50 requires a combination of knowledge, patience, ...
Coins and stamps have long been among the most widely collected items of any antique category, and enthusiasm remains strong. The use of coins dates to about 650 B.C. and virtually all of the world's ...
(Kitco News) - Numismatic coin collecting always appeals to a certain segment of the precious metals industry, but some dealers say the drop in gold prices earlier this year sparked greater interest ...
Interested in starting a coin collection but not sure where to start or what you should know? Here are some tips from the experienced staff at West Seattle Coins and Bellevue Rare Coins to help you ...
At a recent meeting of the Palm Beach Coin Club, members bought and sold coins, discussed the current market, latest trends and upcoming shows. Matthew Tavory remembered meetings in middle school. “I ...
I’m visiting my parents on Cape Cod this month. My father recently turned 90, and my mother decided to open the long-buried safe where my father kept his coin collection. This offered a brief moment ...
There are lots of things that don’t make sense to me, more of them every day. One of them, admittedly it’s minor given the other challenges facing the planet, occurs when national currencies are ...