Monthly Archives: September 2014

Diver Accidentally Finds 2,750 Year Old Coin

While on vacation in an ancient seaside resort town called Sozòpol, on the southern Black Sea coast in Bulgaria, a man went for a dive in the sea. As he swam in the shallow waters, something glittering on the sea floor caught his eye. The amateur diver swam down to investigate. There he found a… Read more »

The Five Luckiest Coins

Legends all over the world cast coins not only as forms of currency, but as good luck charms as well. There are coins that supposedly make you lucky and rich, and ward off disease and bad luck. If you love coins, and are looking for a little luck, you may want to pick up one… Read more »

The Top Coins from the Summer of 2014

Princes and presidents? Check. Cute animals? Check. From soccer and superheroes to outer space, this summer has brought us a number of remarkable coins. Here are some of the top coin releases from the summer of 2014.  Eleanor Roosevelt Gold First Spouse Coin  Few first ladies in U.S. history have been as popular and universally… Read more »

Precious Metals 101

Everyone knows the term “precious metals.” But what really makes these metals precious? For one thing, they’re some of the earth’s most rare commodities. In addition to their scarcity, their capacity to withstand corrosion and oxidation makes them essential for industry. Precious metals aren’t limited to gold, silver and platinum. In fact, there are nine… Read more »