What Is Rainbow Coin Toning?
When you begin collecting coins, one of the terms you will run into over and over again when reading coin descriptions is toning. We have discussed toning and how it […]
What Is Rainbow Coin Toning? Read More »
When you begin collecting coins, one of the terms you will run into over and over again when reading coin descriptions is toning. We have discussed toning and how it […]
What Is Rainbow Coin Toning? Read More »
In our last blog we talked about finding valuable coins by going through your spare change. This is one way coin collectors – often young ones – get hooked on
Tools for Coin Collecting – What Do You Need? Read More »
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, there have been many shortages that consumers and businesses have experienced. One of them is a coin shortage, and it’s still continuing today. There are
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Anyone new to the coin collecting hobby will wonder how coin values are determined and why a particular coin may be worth more than the same coin that is, at
How Does Coin Grading Work? Read More »
We have discussed a number of times before which factors determine the price for rare coins, including a coin’s availability, its condition, and what the market for that coin is
What Is the Difference between Proof Coins and Uncirculated Coins? Read More »
In an earlier blog we talked about the history of the Kennedy half dollar and why it has both sentimental and real value for American coin collectors. In this blog
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With the passing of Michael Collins, an astronaut from the famed Apollo 11 moon voyage, it might be time to discuss how the history of the U.S. space program intersects
The Eisenhower Dollar and the U.S. Space Program Read More »
The Buffalo nickel is another iconic American coin that is very enjoyable to collect. Preceded by the Liberty Head nickel and succeeded by the Jefferson nickel, this coin pays homage
The Buffalo Nickel, Another Iconic American Coin Read More »
Grand Rapids Coins recommends to our clients that they not clean their coins. Cleaning coins decreases their value. Generally speaking, every time a coin is improperly handled or used, its
How Does Toning Affect the Value of Collectible Coins? Read More »
In a previous blog we talked about the great American Money Experiment. In its infancy our country broke with the British currency system. In 1792 the fledgling United States Congress
Mint Marks: What Difference Does a Letter Make? Read More »