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What is “Key”, When Collecting Coins?

What is “Key”, When Collecting Coins? Key Coin is a coin that is among the toughest and Most Expensive to obtain within a series. In the Lincoln Cent series, for example, the 1909-S VDB would be considered the key, as would the 1914-D and often the 1922-Plain. Of course, a Coin may become the Most […]

How Should I Store My Coins?

The 8 Best Ways To Store Your Coin Collection There are two concerns when discussing the storage of coins. First, the storage of the individual coin, and Second, the storage of a group of coins, or an entire collection. Storage of a Coin Collection The Environment of the entire Collection, or Group of Coins is […]

Favorite Gold Coins To Collect For Investment

Favorite Gold Coins To Collect For Investment Why Gold American Eagle Coins are Popular among Collectors Gold coins are a favorite of coin collectors with an eye toward investment. Not only are golden coins lovely to behold, but they also have a value that is guaranteed, due to their precious metal content. The value of […]

Coin Collecting Throughout The Ages

Coin Collecting Throughout The Ages Coin collecting, or numismatics is a hobby as old as time. As a hobby, it has been around for more than 2,500 years. This is surprising since the use of coins has been around for pretty much that same amount of time too. Man has always had a fixation for […]

Philatelic Fun & the joy of the Stamp hunt

We all would love to find a truly rare stamp. Watch this video to see what could have been a find & then some … Enjoy

5 Reasons to Buy and Collect Certified and Graded Coins

5 Reasons to Buy and Collect Certified and Graded Coins Why should a coin collector and investor buy and collect professionally graded and certified coins? Commonly called “slabs”, they are housed in a protective plastic holder. There are many companies – over a dozen are less than 2 years old – which will put your […]

Do You Have Precious Rare Coins In Your Purse Or Change Jar

Do You Have Precious Rare Coins In Your Purse Or Change Jar A Guide to Rare Coins in Circulation Today It’s usually a small thing that turns regular looking money into valuable rare coins. Last year’s materials used instead of this year’s, a tiny symbol left off a minting die. Collectors covet the unusual and […]

Chinese Stamps Are Hotter Than Ever!

Chinese stamps are hard to identify but very rewarding if you take the time to learn the basics & some of the intricacies. We have just completed ALL of China & Related areas. This includes Imperial China, Republic of China (Taiwan) including the tough Japanese Occupation Issues, People’s Republic of China (PRC) & Liberated Areas. […]

Philatelic Bundles of Joy

While attending the many stamp shows we go to each year, we like to donate what I call “Bundles of Joy” to the kids booth areas and just young collectors who attend the shows. We also donate many older catalogs […]

The Grade of a Coin Is Everything

The Grade of a Coin Is Everything So You Are a Coin Collector! Tell me: Are You Still Collecting Raw Coins? Take any Coin in Your Collection, and Tell Me: What it is Worth? To do so, you have to make a Decision about the Grade of the Coin. I will Assume that You are […]

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