In this blog post we discuss the key elements that make a coin rare, collectable, and valuable.

• Precious Metal – Gold/Silver/Platinum

• Specific Dates and Mint Mark (a letter indicating where the coin was made)

• Demand – How many collectors want the coin

• Condition – Original, unaltered, uncleaned. Better condition, better value.

• Eye Appeal – Is the coin appearance above average?

• Original vs. Cleaned Condition– Cleaned coins are worth a small fraction of the value of original coins.

• Varieties, Errors, Mistakes – Mint errors are often highly collectible.