Rare Coins

“In the absence of the gold standard, there is no way to protect savings from confiscation through inflation.” ~Alan Greenspan, 1966. One of the things every investor quickly discovers is that there are no sure deals or “can’t lose” investments in this wild and wooly world. There is always risk in the marketplace. Always. The [...]

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Metal Detecting – Coin Hunting or Coin Shooting Hot Spots

Coin Hunting or ‘Coin Shooting’ as it’s often called, is not only very fun to do, but it can easily be very profitable. Finding just one gold piece or any rare coin can easily pay for the cost of the metal detector. When it comes to Coin Hunting or ‘Coin Shooting’, there are some places [...]

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Coin Grading

The value of a particular coin, is determined by the grade that it is in. Coins that are in common circulation deteriorate over time and start to loose their detail. Coin grading will help you get to the coins current value, and a properly graded coin will determine more accurately what the exact worth of [...]

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Do You Have Precious Rare Coins in Your Purse or Change Jar?

Everything you need to know about rare coins in one place. Tips, gifts, and books. 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 [...]

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