Tagged: Counterfeit Coins
Is your rare coin real or fake? Learn how to spot counterfeit coins! Expert authentication tips and diagnostic checks you need to know. How to separate genuine errors from deceptive fakes and how to spot altered dates & mintmarks.
1939 Nickel Values (Including The 1939-D Key Date + Error Nickels Worth $20,000!)
Do you have a 1939 nickel with no mint mark? What about a 1939-D nickel, or a 1939-S nickel? See how much these Jefferson nickels, and other 1939 nickel errors are worth!
What Is A Privy Mark On A Coin? What Do Privy Marks On U.S. Coins Mean?
Maybe you saw the V75 mark on a W quarter... or some other unusual mark on a different coin. Do you know what it means? Here's what a privy mark on U.S. coins means. Plus, how much coins with privy marks are worth!
1922 Penny Values + How To Identify Rare 1922 Pennies
Have a 1922 penny? Curious what it's worth? Here's everything you want to know about 1922 pennies, including the rare & valuable 1922 plain penny and how to tell if you have one.
Get Money For Your Damaged Coins Through The US Mint Mutilated Coin Redemption Program
Here's how to submit damaged coins to the US Mint and damaged bills to the US Bureau of Labor & Engraving. It's easy money for all of your damaged currency!
Collecting Fake Coins – A New Facet Of Coin Collecting That’s Gaining Attention
Ever thought of fake coins as worthy of your time? Many counterfeit coins are gaining a spot in some numismatists' coin collections. Find out why here.
The New High-Tech $100 Bill With State-of-the-Art Security Upgrades
The new $100 bill due out in 2011 will have more than just a few design changes. The new bill will have a ton of new security features that will make this one of the most technologically advanced pieces of money ever printed.
Counterfeit Coins 101: How To Spot Fake Coins
Spotting counterfeit coins is one of the most important things a coin buyer must do when looking to purchase a rare coin. Here's how skilled numismatists watch out for fake coins.
How To Detect Fake Godless Dollars (Presidential $1 Coins)
Have you ever heard of a Godless dollar. It is a United States Mint error which left the motto IN GOD WE TRUST off the dollar coin. The problem is that some people are grinding the motto off regular coins and passing them off as real -- and it may be at YOUR expense!
Elongated Coins – Are They Legal?
Elongated coins are also sometimes called pressed pennies, squished pennies, and squashed pennies. Elongated coin collecting falls into a category of the hobby called exonumia.
The Fascinating Story Of The Rare 1804 Draped Bust Dollar & How To Spot Fake 1804 Silver Dollars
The 1804 Bust silver dollar is one of the top 3 most popular U.S. rare coins ever made. Only 15 are known to exist.
4 Things You Need To Know About Coin Auctions Before You Go To One …Including How To Bid On Coins!
If you've got a rare or unusual coin, then you've probably considered selling it at a coin auction. Or you may be interested in buying coins at a coin auction. Before you do, please heed the advice of the following coin experts before buying OR selling coins at auctions...