Collecting Coins and Pocket Change

Definition: A planchet is a prepared disc-shaped metal blank onto which the devices of a coin image are struck or pressed. The metal disc is called a blank until the time it passes through the upsetting machine which causes the rim to be raised. Once it has a rim, the disc is called a planchet. The phases of a

One of the rarest dimes in the world. 15 1894-S Barber Dimes are missing. Where are they? We know 24 were produced and some entered circulation, but only 9 a...

Is it worth having a coin collection?

The 1943 Penny is a steel wartime cent (penny). You can read a detailed description on Wikipedia. The 1943-D penny had 217 thousand minted, while 1944 and 1945, back to the traditional copper design, each had well over a billion minted. 1943 Lincoln Steel Penny, available on Amazon The value of a 1943 Steel cent

While it can be time consuming, I always check my bills to see if they are “star” bills. When bills are printed, it is not uncommon to have one in a set that is spoiled or unacceptable for circulation. It is usually cut out of the page of bills and a “star” bill is substituted as a replacement banknote. Star

Sorting through your change is a good practice, because you never know what kind of coins you will find. I make it a habit to put my change on my dresser, and sort through it to find any “treasure”. I also take the surplus coins to the local coinstar machine, and exchange them for gift cards (no upcharge - so I can

Is it worth having a coin collection?

Is it worth having a coin collection?

should I keep my coins?

Coin collectors don’t make money by collecting coins - they make money when selling all or part of their coins; sometimes to profit, sometimes to liquidate part of a collection, sometimes to pay bills. Collectible coins are an accumulated or acquired asset. You are in a position to make money with coins when you can

Coin collectors don’t make money by collecting coins - they make money when selling all or part of their coins; sometimes to profit, sometimes to liquidate part of a collection, sometimes to pay bills. Collectible coins are an accumulated or acquired asset. You are in a position to make money with coins when you can

If you have a substantial amount of coins, you should get them appraised. Some coin dealers routinely do this, for estates and insurance valuation/verification. since they are there to set the market value, and not purchase the coins, you should get a legitimate value. Flips and coin collecting supplies are Available

If you have a substantial amount of coins, you should get them appraised. Some coin dealers routinely do this, for estates and insurance valuation/verification. since they are there to set the market value, and not purchase the coins, you should get a legitimate value. Flips and coin collecting supplies are Available