Coins are tough little devils. Over the course of a coins’ lifespan, they will be dropped, kicked, stepped on, possibly run over by a vehicle, or involved in some children’s experiment to discover just how durable they are. Through all this along with the other endless possibilities, it is reasonable to wonder what the… Read more »
There comes a time in every coin collector’s life that a box or jar will no longer do. When this time arrives, it’s important to keep in mind the supplies needed to begin properly storing and cataloging one’s collection. THE RED BOOK This little red book, formally known as A Guide Book to the… Read more »
First strike coins: What are they and who deems them worthy of such a title? Also, why do collectors want to get their hands on them? First strike coins are simply just that, the very first of a new coin or design struck with a sparkling new, never been used before die. Many… Read more »
Celebrities, like every other person, have their hobbies and interests. Some collect antique linen; others collect baseball cards; there are even some who enjoy basking in their odd collection of insects. Whatever their chosen collectible, it opens the doorway for common ground in terms of shared interest. This time around, the celebrities making this… Read more »
Why did they do it? “Because we can”. This was the one simple reason given by the Royal Canadian Mint as to why they struck a million-dollar bullion coin. Not only was it a million dollar coin, it was the first ever. In 2007, the $1 million CAD was created to help promote… Read more »
The U.S. Mint, founded in 1792, has been producing and regulating United States currency since its creation and through the centuries, has employed some remarkable designers and engravers. These engravers, or artists, have made a name for themselves in the numismatic world by sculpting unique, one of a kind works of art to… Read more »
Coin grading is the process by which a certified numismatist determines the grade, or physical condition, of an existing coin. Once the grade is determined, the value of the coin can then be established. There is also an additional five criteria used when determining grade: strike, luster, attractiveness, and color. It is also during… Read more »
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 »
In the early 19th Century, Lewis and Clark would embark on an expedition funded by the United States government. Their mission, amongst others, was to explore and record the land acquired in the Louisiana Purchase and while doing so, establish a peaceful rapport with its inhabitants. Knowing they would eventually need to replenish supplies along… Read more »
Starting in 1959, The Mint starting stamping the back of the penny with the image of the Lincoln Memorial. The year 1959 was the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. From 1959–1962 the penny was made up of 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc. However, from 1962–1982, the composition of the penny was changed by… Read more »
