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How To Start Coin Collecting: The Best Supplies For Kids

The young coin collector needs a way to store their coin collection. But sometimes young collectors need supplies that are particularly suitable for their little hands, desire for fun, and tendency for mishandling. What do you buy for the young person’s coin collection? Here are some ideas.

Die Break Error Coins: See How Much These Errors Are Worth!

Die break coins are error coins. Some are rarer than others. Some are worth $100 or more. If you have a die crack coin, cud coin, or other types of die break error coins… here’s how to determine their value.

Proof Coins & Proof Sets: How They’re Made, How Much They’re Worth & Where To Get Them

Proof coins represent the finest, the very best, that any U.S. Mint has to offer. You see, proof doesn’t refer to a particular grade. Rather, proof refers to the result when a coin is manufactured in a special way. Proof coins vary greatly from their business strike — regular, circulation-quality — counterparts and they take a different path in the Mint.

Tips For Collecting Silver Proof Sets

There have been 3 different categories of silver proof sets by dates over the years from 1936 to the present. The U.S. Mint still producing silver proof sets. Here’s what you need to know…

The Joys & Challenges Of Collecting American Silver Eagle Coins: 3 Pros And 3 Cons

American Silver Eagle dollar coins aren’t just for silver stackers — they’re exciting coins for numismatists, too. Here’s why silver eagles are fun coins to collect.