George's head on this coin has always reminded me of this: [IMG]
US mint stopped making commemorative half dollars in 1954 (I think; someone will correct me if that's wrong). They resumed commemorative halves in...
This is correct. Bullets and bread will be the currency of the apocalypse, not gold and silver. Doomsday preppers should be stacking ammo boxes...
It's quite possible you've caught the coin bug. And there is no known cure.
In many cases, coins from Caribbean and South Pacific island nations are disproportionately interesting relative to the nations' standing on the...
Most members here will agree with that, and most will have their favorites. What are some of yours among the inherited hoard?
Acetone won't affect luster. It doesn't interact with the metal in a coin. All it does is remove organic compounds that might be lurking on the...
Options for Mac users like myself are limited, so I created a catalog template in Word. I can't sort by different categories, but other than that...
That's funny . . . and probably true.
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Hmmm…I’m the odd man out in this thread. I’ve been collecting coins almost 50 years (since I was 8 years old), but I’ve never been the hoarder...
Wow, that's a toning train wreck. I'll pass.
First and foremost, collect what appeals to you. But I'm with @Razz — I think you'll lose money should you ever decide to sell. Regarding the...
Of course they're collectible. Any coin is. Just don't expect them to appreciate in value, and if you decided to sell them, don't expect to find a...
Late to this thread. This guy cracks me up!
Welcome to the club!
Thanks for being a good sport. :D
See post #12.
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Yes, and make any claim about the coin he wants.
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