You’ve probably read before that you shouldn’t clean your coins because doing so can lower their value. Actually, there are 2 ways that you can safely clean your coins without damaging them. I’m showing you how to do that method. Plus, 4 ways you should NOT clean your coins. We’re debunking a few popular coin cleaning ideas here!
See why every coin collector needs to keep a coin inventory (or coin log). Plus the 3 best methods keeping track of the coins you have AND coins you want!
There are several coin price guides out there, but I mostly use the official Red Book. Tips to help you choose the right price guide for your needs.
As an avid coin collector since 1992, I’ve been through my share of coin loupe magnifiers, and I want to share with you what the best magnifying glass for coins is — and why you really need one.
Wondering how to submit coins to PCGS for grading? I’ve done it myself and have some tips to share that could save you a lot of time and money!
Newbie coin collectors are often overwhelmed by the words and phrases they come across in their new hobby. These U.S. coin grade letters, numbers, and abbreviations are the most common ones you need to know when grading coins at home yourself.
Most coin collectors want to be able to look at their coins and determine an approximate grade — which will then yield important information about the coin’s worth. Here’s how U.S. coins are graded professionally AND how to grade a coin yourself at home!
Coin values depend on a number of factors. Here’s how to find out how much a specific coin is worth. Plus tools to help you find the value of ALL your coins
A long-time collector’s coin scale review to help you decide on the best coin scale for your needs. See how to weigh coins on a scale, how to calibrate a digital scale for weighing coins, the best coin scale that’s super affordable, and why you need to weigh coins in the first place!
We help you identify US coins worth money! Discover current COIN VALUES and RARE COIN ERRORS that you can find in your POCKET CHANGE today.
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