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Kill the Penny and the Dollar Bill? 24 Aug 2013 | 01:00 pm
"The United States should stop producing one-dollar bills and one-cent coins," declares award-winning rare coins and precious metals expert and author Mike Fuljenz, President of Universal Coin & Bulli...
What About The Price of Silver? 22 Aug 2013 | 12:34 am
Today at the coin shop a friend of mine asked, "What do you think about the price of silver?" I responded "When it comes to precious metals there are only two sure things: the price will go up, and th...
The Best Collection of U.S. Half Cents 8 Aug 2013 | 01:00 pm
Half cents were one of the earliest coins minted and United States. Professional Coin Grading Service is exhibiting online one of the finest collection of half cents ever assembled. The Missouri Cabin...
‘King of American Coins’ To Be Auctioned 4 Aug 2013 | 01:00 pm
There is no doubt that the "King of American Coins" is the 1804 Draped Bust silver dollar. There are a total of 15 known genuine specimens of three different varieties. It is not often that these come...
U.S. Mint Offers Free Shipping 1 Aug 2013 | 11:00 am
The United States Mint doesn't give away "free samples," they are giving away shipping. The Mint is offering free "Standard Shipping," a $4.95 value from now until the end of Read Full Post U.S. Min...
Collecting Susan B. Anthony Dollars 23 Jul 2013 | 01:00 pm
The Susan B. Anthony dollar coin was created to honor this pioneer of women's civil rights. Her efforts were successful in changing the laws in the United States. However, the coin that honors her was...
2013 5-Star Generals Profile Collection 20 Jul 2013 | 01:00 pm
The United States Mint has announced the issuance of a limited edition collector set. The 2013 5-Star Generals Profile Collection will go on sale at 12 noon (ET) on August 5, 2013. Production is limit...
Legend Numismatics Purchases Famous 1894-S Dime 17 Jul 2013 | 08:22 pm
Legend Numismatics has purchased the famous 10C 1894-S PCGS BM PR64+ Daggett Specimen from David Lawrence Rare Coins for a sum in excess of $2 million, a record price for any dime. Researchers believe...
2013 American Gold Buffalo Reverse Proof Order Date Announced 13 Jul 2013 | 01:15 pm
The United States Mint has announced that at 12:00 noon Eastern Time on August 8, 2013 they will start accepting orders for the 2013 American Buffalo Gold Reverse Proof bullion coin. This coin will be...
What Determines the Value and Price of Your Coins? 10 Jul 2013 | 11:44 pm
Many people that are new to coin collecting do not understand how the coin market works and what determines the price and value of a coin. Unlike the retail clothing market, for example a retail store...
