If you ever need to contact the authorities about counterfeit currency, the US Secret Service are the people you need to talk with. The agency...
prices of NGC and PCGS Franklins on e-bay: 57D 64FBL range $19-$42 avg $31.50 62D 64FBL range $22-$65 avg $39.35 S/H is included in the...
Vending machines that take $5 bills usually dispense dollar coins (perhaps your post office still has a stamp vending machine). Even though I see...
First, let me apologize for providing the poor information that cuprous oxide provides a protective barrier. I see that Cu2O can naturally change...
The nice, natural brown toning on copper is a very good barrier against corrosion. If you buy problem free examples you should have nothing to...
1964-D Peace Dollar fits the Holy Grail of the Arthurian Legend.
What order should I collect series X in seems to be a common question. My view is that since you ultimately want the whole series, wait till a...
you can take $5 with you, but you can ship up to $100 worth for " legitimate coinage and numismatic purposes" here is the press release from...
You should at least consider intercept shield albums. They offer more protection against toning than the Danscos, but are also more expensive. I...
Though you may already know this, I'll mention it just in case: the mint mark on the pre-65 Rosies can be found on the bottom of the reverse.
Personally I soak my circulated coins in denatured alcohol before putting them in my albums. I do this to remove any oils and loose dirt. You...
Why do you want to submit your rare coins to be graded? Are you planning on selling them? Do you want them authenticated? Are you looking to...
How to start? First, decide what you would like to collect. If you choose a modern issue you can dive headlong in with a trip to the bank for...
When considering FBL for Franklins you should examine the bottom two sets of lines on the bell. The coin does not precisely follow the details of...
The Full Bell Lines (FBL) designation for Franklins is determined by strike quality and not condition. While there is some limited debate as to...
The cautious posts are likely from the "Don't put all your eggs in one basket" school of thought. And, there have been several Nobel prizes for...
Two key questions you need to answer before investing money are how long do I want to lock into the investment for, and how much risk am I willing...
Apparently shipping is wackier than I recalled: http://coins.ha.com/common/shipping.php But I had wanted to mention it, because when I first...
Hmm, thats too bad. Event with the small sample size, with a tiny bit of extra effort they could avoid such problems. Thank you for the...
In addition to the $9 minimum buyers fee, keep in mind there is $6.5 S/H also.
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