Are you trying to find the perfect gift for a coin collector who has everything?
Or maybe you’re simply not as well-versed in coin collecting to know what to get an advanced coin collector.
You’re in luck! Chances are, the experienced coin collector will appreciate receiving any of the following items as a gift. Many of these can be found online, too.
The redesigned Lincoln penny has sold out fast in roll sets. The U.S. Mint sells each design for only a limited time
There are coins which are getting harder and harder to find in circulation. The wheat penny, Jefferson nickel and Bicentennial quarter are three of these.
Old Lincoln pennies have varied values. Most old pennies are worth face value. The most valuable old pennies are doubled-die.
Walking Liberty half dollars have long been considered among the world’s most beautiful coins.
A popular silver coin produced by the U.S. Mint from 1916 through 1947, the Walking Liberty half dollar is a coin that many collectors like to collect by date and mintmark.
A complete set of Walking Liberty half dollars means collecting every date and mintmark combination produced during the 31 years that the coin was in production.
Silver Eagle dollar coins are highly sought after both by coin collectors and bullion investors. Some scarce dates command a high price — see which ones. Plus tips for collecting and buying $1 American Silver Eagle coins.
Here’s everything you need to know about scarce Barber dimes, common Barber dimes, and how to start your own collection of Barber dimes.
Liberty Head nickels are a popular series of 5-cent coins that, as a regular production, ran from 1883 to 1912.
Liberty Head nickels are also sometimes referred to as V nickels (for the big Roman numeral V — which means “five” — on the back of the coin) and Barber nickels (for the coin’s designer, Charles E. Barber).
Here are some fascinating facts about Liberty nickels and tips for collecting them…
Buying coins for a young coin collector doesn’t need to be expensive. Many of the coins can be found in everyday circulation. The other coins listed here are quite inexpensive, and would be great for coin collecting kids.
You know those traditional anniversary gifts that spouses typically exchange each year? Think: paper, wood, gold, silver, diamonds, etc. What if one or both spouses are coin collectors? Or, what if you’re not married, yet you have your own unique anniversary date that pertains specifically to coins? That’s worth celebrating too, right? Here’s a clever list of coin anniversary gifts by year – unique coin gifts to commemorate a special event or anniversary.
The first silver dollars were struck in 1794.But there is a good chance the silver dollar you have and are curious about is dated from about 1878 through 1935. These silver dollars are called Morgan dollars (also Liberty Head dollars) and Peace dollars.
Following is a summary of the differences between mint coin sets and proof coin sets, including how to determine the value of a proof set or a mint set of coins.
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