I prefer the old coins myself. I still buy what I call my updates every year...the current coins in circulation. I buy them ASAP so I can get...
Personally I like the business strikes over proofs. Proof coins never make into circulation, although I did find an Alabama state quarter proof...
I don't see Memorial cents disappearing from circulation in my lifetime. Just way too many of them.
[ATTACH] Got these from Ebay.
I went to Norway, Sweden, and Iceland last summer for vacation and used cash and coin just so I could get some additions for my collection....
Some recent foreign coins I have bought:
I love collecting world coins! I admit most of the ones I have aren't of much value. I have a Denmark 1771 Skilling with a hole, a France 1839 5...
I only collect the business strikes, no proofs, varieties, or errors for me. More
I would send it in.
Went through 11 years of the State and territories program, then on to the National Park Quarters which won't end until the end of 2021. Is...
Nine years old (1985) we went on a family trip to Canada and got some leftover change from my dad. Quarter, dime, nickel, and two pennies.
Never heard of them.
The only coin shows I have watched are Diggers when they find an old coin, or those late night shopping shows like Shop at Home, which were...
That is the ugliest coin I've ever seen!
Thank you to my Secret Santa! You are very generous my friend! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I want one of those too!
My other goal-post more often at Coin Talk.
I'm saving up for a '28P in F-XF
Anyone have any numismatic goals for 2016, like getting a key date or finishing up a series?
Mine arrived today, hope I can wait 6 days!
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