Tagged: Silver Coins
All about valuable silver U.S. coins from 1792 to present! Learn how to identify 90% and 40% silver issues. Find current melt values, scarce key dates, and rare errors across dollar coins, half dollars, quarters, dimes, and nickels.
All The Ways That Silver U.S. Coins And Gold U.S. Coins Make Great Gifts
Instead of giving someone a gift card, cash, a tie or blouse that they almost know for a fact may never be worn, why not give a gift that may reap investment rewards? You may want to consider giving silver and gold bullion coins.
Have You Seen The Barack Obama Coins?
There are some new coins that depict President Barack Obama. While these Barack Obama coins may be great items for the history buff, presidential student, or fan of Obama, it is important to note that these coins are NOT official legal-tender products of the United States Mint! The Barack Obama coin is purely a novelty coin.
50 State Quarters Proof Sets – How Much Are They Worth?
The 50 State Quarters program was so popular early on -- and has remained so -- that far more people than the number of 50 states quarters proof sets available were clamoring for these popular coins. See what 50 state quarters proof sets are worth today, and whether they're likely to hold their value or not.
What Are Mint Sets? (The History Of U.S. Mint Coin Sets & Special Mint Sets)
You're probably wondering... what is a mint set? Is it anything like a proof set? Here's what you need to know about mint coin sets.
How Much Are Complete Coin Sets Or Completed Coin Folders Worth?
Have a coin set or completed coin folder and want to know how much it's worth? Here's how to tell the value of your completed coin sets and coin folders...
Are Old Jefferson Nickels Worth Anything? How Easy Is It To Find A Rare Jefferson Nickel Today?
Nickels have remained basically the same since 1936, when the Thomas Jefferson design -- aka the Jefferson nickel -- was introduced. Alas, it tends to be that when a coin's design is still current, the coins from that series stay pretty low in price. Here's what your Jefferson nickels are worth...
U.S. 2-Cent & 3-Cent Coin Values: See How Much Two-Cent Pieces (1864-1873) And Three-Cent Pieces (1851-1889) Are Worth
Did you know that the U.S. had a 2-cent coin? Yes, from 1864 to 1873 the United States had a coin with a denomination of two cents. There was a 3-cent coin, too -- with a denomination of three cents from 1851 to 1889. Interestingly, some 3-cent pieces are silver, while others are made of a nickel composition (those are sometimes called 3-cent nickels). Here are little-known facts about 2-cent and 3-cent coins... and how much they're worth today.
Free Online Coin Calculators + Fun Money Calculators To Try
Have some spare change lying around? Wondering how much money all that loose change is worth? Here are some free online coin calculators, plus some fun learning tools for parents interested in teaching their children about counting and other money matters.
How To Protect & Store Coins: Examples Of The 9 Best Ways To Store Your Coins
What's the best way to store coins and keep them safe? Should you use coin holders?... Mylar protectors?... Coin albums?... Coin tubes?... Coin binders?... Air-tight holders?... Coin slabs?... or even Zip-type baggies? Here are some tips for storing the coins in your collection...
Coin Dealers: What To Expect The First Time You Meet With A Coin Dealer To Buy Or Sell Coins
Here are some tips and pointers that might come in handy when you're meeting with a coin dealer for the first time -- whether you're buying or selling coins.
Washington Quarter Values: Silver Washington Quarters (1932-1964) + Non-Silver Washington Quarters (1965-Present)
Have a question about silver quarters? Here's the history of how the Washington quarter came to be, and prices for Washington quarters these days.
U.S. Coin Facts vs Fiction… A Fun Quiz To Help You Tell The Difference!
How much do you know about U.S. coins and coin history? Jot down your answers and see how well you do. The correct answers to these coin questions are at the bottom... no cheating!