Hobbies & Crafts

Curious about the value of First Strike coins? Are they even worth buying? Here's an expert analysis on whether First Strike coins are a good investment.

The Smithsonian in Washington D.C. has the 1804 dollar, 1933 double eagle & other rare coins. Here's what you'll see. Plus my tips for visiting the museum.

How is money made? How does American currency go from being printed by the government to winding up at your local bank, in stores, and in your pocket? Here's an easy-to-understand article showing how money gets distributed into commerce, how to track where your dollar bills have been, and how long money in circulation lasts.

Want to get a job in the coin industry? I can help you! I'm a longtime coin collector and I've led a numismatic career with LOTS of fun numismatic jobs since 2006.

A collection of cool facts about U.S. pennies - including mintage numbers, coin values, coin trivia, and more. These numbers will blow you away!  

DMPL Morgan dollars are 'deep mirror prooflike' silver dollars. See how they're different from 'prooflike' and 'semi-prooflike' Morgan dollars... and how much they're worth!

How was the famous Saddle Ridge gold coin hoard found in California? Find out here, plus tips on how to discover your own coin hoards!

I recently found a great coin collecting starter set for young coin collectors. See why I like the US Mint's Explore & Discover Kit and why it's such a great gift for kids!

See photos from my visit to the Charlotte Mint Museum Randolph in North Carolina + Reasons you'll want to visit this historic landmark real soon!

It's not difficult at all to enjoy coin collecting on a budget. Here are some tips for saving money while finding new coins to add to your coin collection.

See where and how old U.S. coins with the "O" mintmark were made at the New Orleans Mint. This French Quarter landmark also has an incredible jazz museum!

Is now the time to buy gold coins? Here are 6 compelling arguments for AND against buying gold coins + some things to think about before spending big bucks.

There have been 3 different categories of silver proof sets by dates over the years from 1936 to the present. The U.S. Mint still producing silver proof sets. Here's what you need to know...

American Silver Eagle dollar coins aren't just for silver stackers -- they're exciting coins for numismatists, too. Here's why silver eagles are fun coins to collect.

Silver rounds and silver bars are popular items with many investors -- but are these silver bullion products really the best buy out there? Are they better than buying silver coins? Before you buy silver bars and rounds, you should know about these pros and cons of buying silver rounds and bars. I'll help you determine the best choice when you buy silver products.

One of the most rare and well-known coins in all of U.S. history is the 1933 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle -- a $20 gold coin that, by several accounts, shouldn't even be in existance.

Have questions about West Point coins? Here's the Ultimate Guide To West Point Mint Coins. The West Point Mint currently strikes bullion coins (silver, gold, platinum) and commemorative coins, In the 1970s and 80s, the West Point Mint made Lincoln pennies and Washington quarters. See what they're worth & if they're rare.

Have a 1956 wheat penny? Want to know what it's worth? See the values of a 1956-D penny, with no mintmark, and 1956 pennies with errors.