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Is your coin a rare mint error or is it just damaged? Discover how to identify post-mint damage vs. authentic mint errors, run diagnostic weight tests, and evaluate rim nicks, etc.

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!

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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!

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Buying eBay Coins? Here Are 3 Descriptions To Look For When Buying Coins On eBay

If you're buying eBay coins and want to know exactly what you're buying, here are 3 descriptive listing words you should know more about before placing bids

What Are Impaired Proof Coins? When Bad Things Happen To Good Proof Coins

What are impaired proof coins? What makes them different from regular proof coins? Is it a good idea to collect impaired proof coins? Here's the scoop!

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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

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.

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.