The U.S. Mint Sells Some Really Odd Stuff...
Wednesday June 27, 2007
When I visited the U. S. Mint Web site recently to buy a couple of Presidential Dollar Proof Sets, I was surprised to be offered the George Washington Folio for ... Read More
Presidential Dollar Proof Sets go on Sale
Monday June 25, 2007
The U.S. Mint has placed the long-awaited 2007 Presidential Dollar Proof Sets up for sale on its Web site. The four-coin sets include all four Presidential Dollars being issued ... Read More
26th Annual Mid-America Coin Expo This Weekend
Thursday June 21, 2007
It's time again for the fantastic Mid-America Coin Expo! I really like this show because of the broad scope of dealers who come. This isn't just a "U.S. ... Read More
First Spouse Gold Coins Sell Out Within Hours!
Tuesday June 19, 2007
I've heard several reports that the first two First Spouse gold coins, which went on sale today (Tues., June 19, at 12 noon ET) sold out completely within 3 to ... Read More
Some ANA News - Ballots & Official Grading Service
Friday June 15, 2007
I have gotten a few inquiries from folks asking if I knew what was up because they hadn't received their ANA ballots yet. (The American Numismatic Association, ANA, is ... Read More
Grading Service Rankings in Five Tiers
Wednesday June 13, 2007
The coin collecting hobby has been using a three tier ranking system to categorize grading services for a long time now. Most collectors are familiar with the term "top ... Read More
Beware of Faked Double Edge Lettering!
Tuesday June 12, 2007
As shown in the photo to the left, this Sacagawea Dollar has been edge lettered to read DARWIN RULES. (You can click the photo to see an enlargement.) ... Read More
£14 Million Lost in British Cars Every Year
Sunday June 10, 2007
£14 million pounds (about $27.5 million U.S. dollars) are lost every year in vehicles, in the form of pocket change, according to a British company that specializes in matching up ... Read More
Washington Plain Edge Dollars are Still Being Found!
Thursday June 7, 2007
I got a call from "Chicago Ron" Guinazzo, telling me that he went to his local Chase Bank branch in Chicago to pick up some rolls of the new Adams ... Read More
Today is Idaho State Quarter Day!
Tuesday June 5, 2007
Today, (Tuesday, June 5, 2007) is the release day for the Idaho State Quarter. The 43rd Quarter in the Statehood Quarter Dollar series, and the third for this year, ... Read More
Plain Edge Adams Presidential Dollar is Found!
Monday June 4, 2007
A very lucky collector in Greenville, South Carolina, has been the first to report finding an elusive, genuine plain edge Adams Presidential Dollar! Elizabeth of BlizzardBayCoins eBay auctions listed ... Read More
How to Get Your Bank to Carry the Coins You Want
Saturday June 2, 2007
One of the frequent frustrations for novice and casual coin collectors who collect circulating coinage is finding good sources of coins. For some collectors, they want mint fresh rolls ... Read More