Monthly Archives: June 2016

Reggae’s Most Recognized Icon Gets Second Commemorative Coin

jamaica 50 dollar gold plated marley coin

His passion for reggae music, love for his home country of Jamaica and the political events tearing the country apart, made Bob Marley a global sensation. Upon his death from cancer in 1981, Marley was the most famous Jamaican in history, a title still bestowed upon him today. In 2006, The Bank of Jamaica, along… Read more »

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CREATED THE FIRST U.S. ANTI-COUNTERFEITING SYSTEM

  Throughout the course of history, currency has assumed many forms. From carefully carved and polished shells to the paper and coin we know today.   Colonial America began creating their own currency much to the dismay of the Brits but their system and currency were flawed. Most colonies had developed their own coins and… Read more »

THE TOP 10 MOST VALUABLE BASEBALL CARDS

  America’s favorite pass time has gone through many changes throughout the course of its existence but one thing that has held strong besides the love of the game, is the love of baseball cards.   Honus Wagner T206 1909-1911 $2.8M One of the games finest players, Honus Wagner, put an end to producing his… Read more »