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The Coins of Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II ruled for longer than most numismatists have been collecting, and since her ascension, after the passing of her father, George VI, to the throne in June 1953, collectible coins portraying her...
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How to Get Started Coin Collecting Online

Coin collecting online is popular and can be rewarding. One of the most important ways collectors are immersing themselves in the hobby is diving headfirst into the vast world of coin-related information. It has...

Top 10 Free Apps for Coin Collecting

Here are 10 free* apps that will help you stay on top of the bullion market and keep your finger on the pulse of the latest pricing trends for rare and valuable coins. Find...
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1913 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle: PCGS Coin of the Month

The 1913 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, PCGS PR 66 is the Professional Grading Service's (PCGS) Coin of the Month. There’s no scientific study, poll, or data to support this claim, but it’s likely that if most...
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Four Gold Coins to Buy & How to Buy Them

Gold has always held a tremendous fascination for humanity. Its beauty, rarity and durability combine to give it a timeless appeal and great value. Here are four gold coins to how to buy them. Gold...
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Pocket Change Coin Collecting

The Great Depression was hard on pocket change coin collecting. Many families were barely able to put food on the table. Collecting coins was an unheard-of luxury. By 1935, however, many people were able...
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Pocket Change Coin Values

Pocket change coin values can be lucrative. The United States Mint has produced lots of valuable treasures over the years. Much is still in circulation. A dedicated collector who scours bankrolls and screens every...
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How to Get Your Coins Graded & Certified

Having a coin professionally graded and certified is not a difficult proposition, but having a specialized coin graded requires some thought and effort. Two major, independent, third-party grading services will authenticate, grade and encapsulate...

1863 Eagle J-349 Pattern: PCGS Coin of the Month

The 1863 Eagle J-349 Pattern – PCGS PR64CAM is the Professional Grading Service’s (PCGS) Coin of the Month (PCGS VF25). Pattern coins are a world unto themselves, representing concepts for coins that, in some cases, never...
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5 Ways to Protect Yourself from NFT Scams

Here are five ways to protect yourself from NFT scams and how to avoid them as the market for NFTs expands and contracts. In 2021, $25 billion of NFTs were sold, compared to $94 million...