Collecting Tips

New collectors often make the same mistakes. Skip the learning curve with these quick tips. 1. Buying Cleaned Notes That suspiciously crisp-looking old note? Probably...

The numismatic world lost a legend yesterday. James “Jim” Fitzgerald, founder of Currency Collectors of America, passed away at 87. Fitzgerald started collecting during the...

Got a minute? Here’s how to quickly check if that bill in your wallet might be worth more than face value. Serial Number Patterns Flip...

The $2 Bill Paradox: Common Yet Collectible Walk into most stores with a $2 bill and watch the cashier’s reaction. Despite being official U.S. currency...

Flying Eagle Cent: A Brief Overview of its History and Significance I’ll admit to having a soft spot for coins that tried something new and...

The Most Expensive Coin in the World I’ve spent more hours than I should admit reading about record-breaking coin sales. There’s something mesmerizing about objects...

Selling Coins: An Informative Guide to Navigating the Market I sold my first significant coins badly. Took them to the first dealer I found, accepted...

As someone who’s bought silver from every venue imaginable—coin shops, pawn shops, estate sales, that one guy at the flea market—I’ve learned where the deals...

Discover the value of the 1914 Barber quarter dollar, minted from 1892 to 1916. Learn about its historical significance, collectible appeal, and current market trends.