I'll make a handsome profit on these, so squeezing every last dollar out of the deal isn't necessary, especially if it involves the hassle of...
Thanks. it was the under spot vs. over spot that I was unsure about.
I bought a few 1-oz. gold eagles several years ago, thinking I wanted to start hoarding gold. Turns out that's not what I wanted to do after all,...
I love unintended humor.
I think most start either as kids (as I did) or in middle age when, as you said, they have some disposable income and all of their free time is...
Hey, why not? Like they say, you can't take it with you.
As modern coinage goes, Costa Rica's isn't too shabby. I've been there three times since 2010, and always bring back a handful of the big 33mm 500...
I was recently in Costa Rica and can attest that coins are in wide circulation. If you look at the recent history of CR coinage, there are...
Victoria is one of the most beautiful cities I've ever visited. Would love to go back some day.
OK, now that's funny.
Coin cuff links are even cooler. I've seen some really high-end ones using gold coins.
If that happens, we'll all be collecting Lincoln errors. Everything else will fade into obscurity.
I don't think that's going to happen.
We'll also need to see a photo of the edge of the coin.
Sadly, these days you have to be aware of things like that. I do something kind of similar, but less likely to get me suspicious glares from...
Same at our local coin shows. There are always kids in attendance. Not hordes of them, but enough to take encouragement from.
Interesting back story for that Canadian medal. Kudos to @coin_nut!
Not to start a debate with toning enthusiasts ("collect what you like!") but I'm in your dad's camp. I like a mint state coin to bear a...
That's damage acquired through circulation.
Who doesn't like to use pirate talk? Aaarrgghh, Matey!
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