Getting Started With Coin Collecting

 

 

Numismatics is a fascinating hobby.  This video is your ultimate beginner's guide to the fascinating world of coin collecting! Whether you're just starting out or looking to enhance your collection, this video covers everything you need to know to get started. Discover the history and value of coins, learn essential tips for starting your own collection, and explore expert advice on how to identify, care for, and preserve your coins. 

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How Valuable Is Your Coin Collection?

 

 

Some of you may have bags of coins at home from a childhood collection, or passed down from your parents. But how can you tell which coins might be valuable? A New Jersey woman said "Better Get Baquero" for help. Here's News 4 consumer reporter Lynda Baquero.

Are All Morgan Dollars Silver?

Although Morgan dollars are not entirely silver, they have a high silver composition.  The historic Morgan Silver Dollars minted from 1878 to 1921 contain 90% pure silver and 10% copper, giving them a durable composition suited for circulation. However, modern Morgan Silver Dollars, reintroduced in 2021, are crafted from 99.9% fine silver, enhancing their purity and appeal to today’s collectors. This distinction in silver content between the classic Morgan dollars from the late 19th and early 20th centuries and the contemporary reissues underscores the evolution of coinage standards and materials over time, reflecting changing minting practices and preferences in the numismatic world. Source

Should We Make Cents?

 

 

In 2008, Morley Safer reported on the debate on whether it's worth it for the U.S. Mint to continue producing copper pennies. Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced it plans to begin phasing out the production of new pennies in 2026.

The Basic Parts of a Coin

Understanding the parts of a coin is essential if you want to be able to learn about coins and discuss them with others. Here are a few key terms:

• Edge: The outside surface of the coin, which is most commonly either flat or grooved
• Field: The flat, smooth part of a coin, forming the background of its design
• Head: Also called the obverse, this side of a coin features a prominent design associated with the country issuing the coin, often the image of a person.
• Legend: The text on a coin that says what country minted it and what its face value is
• Mint Mark: A small letter or letters on a coin to indicate where the coin was made
• Relief: Part of a coin's design that's raised above the flat surface of the coin
• Rim: The raised portion around the circumference of either side of a coin that helps to protect its design from wear during circulation
• Tail: Also known as the reverse, this part of the coin usually features the coin's face value along with a different image or design.

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6 Coins you can RETIRE From!

 

 

In this video, we're going to go over 6 rare coins that are worth a lot of money you could potentially retire from!