Have you ever noticed a greenish tint to your coins and wondered what it is? It is PVC, an additive used to make plastic more pliable. Although this additive enhances plastic’s capabilities, it poisons coins and corrodes the metal. These … Continue reading →
Beware of the Fakes!! Here is Some Help In its weekly issues, Coin World writer Paul Gilkes often discusses counterfeit silver bullion coins, rounds and bars that have plagued the numismatic marketplace for several years. He has reported on counterfeit … Continue reading →
Roof-top burglar steals from rare coin store at Tacoma’s Freighthouse Square by Alexis Krell / The News Tribune In minutes, the thief cut through the ceiling and used a rope to descend into the rare coin shop below and steal a … Continue reading →
Coinflation Presents Silver: The Element of Change Special Thanks to – Endeavour Silver, The Diamond State Depository, and Materion Advanced Materials
Continue reading →Everyone should own a little silver – no exceptions. What would happen if your grandfather placed $2 in a drawer 50 years ago (1963), and the money was just discovered? To find the answer, read the short article in CoinWeek written … Continue reading →
The Silver American Eagle Bullion Coin is the most popular collected series of coins from the US Mint. Now it’s history by John Mercanti has been released in a book named “A Guide to the US Bullion Coin Program” reviewed by The … Continue reading →
The Buffalo – Indian Head Nickel minted from 1913 through 1938 is one of the more popular designs from the U.S. mint and is a favorite among coin collectors. The designer, James Earle Fraser, put much thought into this! To … Continue reading →
Making Silver Rounds Here is a great look into how the making of silver coins is completed from start to finish. Special Thanks to the Employees of Endeavour Silver For sharing the Process
Continue reading →As Sgt. Phil Esterhaus of “Hill Street Blues” would say, “Let’s be careful out there.” It happens way too often. You attend that weekly a coin show and have purchased some new items or you are a dealer and pack up your car … Continue reading →
2012 Titanic Commemorative Coins from World Mints The year 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the maiden voyage of the Titanic. Various mints around the world have marked the occasion with the issuance of commemorative coins. World Mint News has … Continue reading →