Tagged: Cleaning Coins
Learn the safest ways to clean coins. Expert tips to avoid surface damage while safely removing dirt and grime from a coin without destroying value or hiding rare mint errors.
How NOT To Clean Coins + Tips For Cleaning Coins Properly (Safely)
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!
Collecting Junk Coins (Especially Junk Silver Coins) From Circulation Is Cheap & Fun For Collectors On A Budget!
Junk coins aren't necessarily the stuff you toss out to the curb. They aren't the showcase pieces that tend to find homes in your coin albums. Junk coins do have a place though. They're perfect for coin collectors on a budget - especially if you want to fill holes in your coin folders. Plus, circulated junk silver coins are a great way to stock up on silver -- and they cost less to purchase than the popular American Silver Eagle bullion coins.
Coin Q&A: The 6 Most Common Coin Questions That New Coin Collectors Ask Me
These are among the most popular questions I receive here at the US Coins Guide... Do YOU know the correct answers???
Stop! Before You Clean That Coin, Read This!
If a coin is bright and shiny because it was well preserved or just came from the Mint, that is a good thing. However, if a coin is bright and shiny because it was cleaned by an amateur, that is a whole different story. Cleaning a coin generally lessens its value.
50 Little-Known Facts About The U.S. Penny (From 1787 To The Present)
Little-known facts and amazing trivia about U.S. pennies that, as a collector of coins, you should definitely know! How many of these 50 penny facts did you already know?
Dark Coin Value: See How Much Your Dark Toned And Discolored Coins Are Worth Here
Got any dark toned coins or discolored coins? See which dark coins are rare and valuable error coins. Also, find out how much your dark coin is worth here!
Rare U.S. Coins: Which Nickels, Pennies, Dimes & Quarters To Keep
I did a little research to find out which U.S. coins are actually worth something today. See which coins to keep. How to determine the value of your coins. And which U.S. coins you should hold onto and not spend. In this article you will learn how to check a coin's value yourself at home.
Mint State vs Super Grade Coins: How To Determine If You Have A Mint State Coin Or A Super Grade Coin
Grading a mint state coin can be difficult in a world with so many possible grades for a mint state coin. This guide should help you in better assigning a grade to your uncirculated coin.
Tips For Cleaning Coins: How To Clean All Of The Old, Dirty Coins In Your Collection
Wondering how to clean coins? Have some old coins that are in serious need of a cleaning?... Only low-grade extremely dirty coins will benefit from a good cleaning. Medium- and high-grade coins will actually go down in value if you attempt to clean them, so use your best judgment. Here are the best ways to clean coins, while doing the least damage to the coin itself.
Photos Of Damaged Coins – These Are The Kinds Of Coins To Avoid Collecting!
Damaged coins come in a variety of conditions. Some damaged coins have been cleaned while others are bent or have holes. Take a look at the graphic photos of some damaged coins so you can see what types of coins you'll want to avoid buying!
Coin Collecting Mistakes: 4 Things You Should Never Do With Your Coins
We all make mistakes with our coins. Here are 4 common errors that many coin collectors have made. If you're new to coin collecting, don't do these things!
Cleaned Coins: How To Tell If A Coin Has Been Cleaned & Why It Matters
Want to be able to tell if a coin has been cleaned or not? Here's how professionals identify cleaned coins and you can too. Plus 3 SAFE ways to clean coins