Rare Coin & Currency Collecting News: James M Bucki
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A Strategy for Collecting Standing Liberty Quarters
Just because a set has a showstopper coin, it shouldn't prohibit you from starting a collection of beautiful coins.
Bigger Is More Beautiful
Fallen Heroes of September 11th Bronze Medals are exact duplicates of the three Congressional Gold Medals located at each of the terrorist sites to honor our fallen heroes.
Everyone Can Collect Barber Quarters
Everyone can collect Barber quarters with options from ten dollars to over a hundred thousand dollars.
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Money, Myths, and Misconceptions
Over the years, there have been many falsehoods regarding U.S. currency and coin collecting. Here are the top seven.
David Versus Goliath / The Coin Collector versus The United States Mint
The United States Mint is heading down a path of slow destruction. The solution is simple, and the implementation is doable. Pay attention to the little guy if you want to survive.
7 Tips for Selling Coins on eBay
Selling coins on eBay is not difficult if you understand the process and you know what you are doing. Here are seven tips to help you get started.
Affordable Error Coins to Add to Your Collection
Clashed die error coins are a very affordable way to start collecting error coins. You can find these in circulation or cherrypicked from a coin dealer stock.
How Proof Coins Get Their Cameo Contrast
The United States Mint has employed the latest technology to create different finishes on their proof coins. This technique enhances the design and overall eye appeal of all proof coins now produced by the U.S. Mint.
A Remedy to the Same Old Ways of Coin Collecting
Some traditional ways of collecting coins can get old fast. Here is a review of the traditional ways and some ideas for new ways to collect that will rekindle your coin collecting bug.
How to Buy Gold Coins for Profit
If you know how to buy gold coins you can use them to diversify your investment portfolio. Know the difference between gold bullion and gold coins and how to purchase them.
Investing in Modern United States Commemorative Coins
The largest coin dealer in the world is the United States Mint. Purchasing coins directly from the U.S. Mint can be a very cost-effective method to add coins to your collection. If you're only looking at them for investment purposes, this can be a risky business.
Quick Start Collecting Guide: Walking Liberty Half Dollars
Collecting Walking Liberty half dollars can be easy enough to collect for the beginner and demanding for the advanced collector. This Quick Start Guide will direct you through assembling your collection of Walking Liberty half dollars.
Precision Coin Supplies Need by More Advanced Collectors
The deeper you journey into coin collecting, the more advanced your coin collecting supplies need to be. You will be paying more attention to the details and very fine attributes of your coins.
Book Review: Coins & Collectors: Golden Anniversary Edition
Fifty years ago, Q. David Bowers published a book that inspired coin collectors for a generation. Find out how this updated book can inspire you.
Collecting Contemporary U.S. Mint Products
Over the years, The United States Mint has issued a variety of products. Beginning in 1892 and more consistently starting in the early 1900s, the Mint issued a wide variety of commemorative coins to appeal to special interest groups.
Collecting a Type Set of United States Coins
Collecting a type set of United States coins provides a wide variety of options for the beginning through the advanced collector. See how you can start your type set collection today.
10 Tips for Assembling a Coin Collection for Less than $200 Per Month
Assembling a comprehensive coin collection requires a plan and a budget.
Grading Cameo Contrast on U.S. Proof Coins
Not all proof coins produced have the same amount of cameo contrast on their surfaces. This guide will help you determine the amount of cameo contrast on your proof coins.
5 Coin Collecting Investment Mistakes to Avoid
Avoid These Common Mistakes to Make Money in Coins
Safes, Security & Insurance for Coin Collections
Although nobody wants to think about it, the inevitable may happen, and your prized coin collection could be lost. Follow these simple steps to maximize the protection of your coin collection.
Ike Dollars - Last of the Big Spenders
The Eisenhower dollar was the last of the big one-dollar coins produced by the United States Mint for circulation. There are a wide variety of issues and types to challenge any coin collector.
10 Coin Collections You Can Collect for Under $100
For the beginner and budget-minded coin collector, a collection of coins that can be assembled for $100 or less can be quite an attractive proposition.