Monday, April 28, 2025

Could your $2 bills be worth a lot more?

 
How much is a $2 bill really worth?

Many of us keep those $2 bills somewhere in our home because well we're not so sure why, but someone, somewhere, told us they're special. There's been online chatter recently that those 2 dollar bills you have saved somewhere could be worth thousands.

FOX43 Finds Out took some bills to the experts to find out if you can get more bang for your buck. 

Michael Steinmetz, the Vice President of Steinmetz Coins & Currency, says he has people coming into his coins and currency shop in York County all the time asking if these bills are worth more than 2 bucks. 


Friday, April 25, 2025

How To Recycle Metal For Money

 

 
In this video, Youtuber Tom Mills and his son teach us about all the different types of metal and weights of each you can collect from your home and recycle for money. 

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Sell Your Unwanted Gold or Silver!

For those looking to sell their unwanted gold or silver, Martinez Coin & Jewelry Exchange is the perfect place to turn to. Visit us in Martinez, CA, or call (925) 335-9500 to learn more. You can also check out our website: www.martinezcoinexchange.com

Saturday, April 19, 2025

Happy Easter

 

 Happy Easter from us at Martinez Coin And Jewelry Exchange! 

Martinez Coin & Jewelry Exchange

3755 Alhambra Ave Ste 1

Martinez, CA 94553

CALL US: 925-335-9500



Sunday, April 13, 2025

The Art of Coin Collecting, What Makes Them Rare or Valuable

 

 

Sometimes those hidden treasures can be found anywhere but what truly makes a coin rare, or collectible? A coin collector gives us three basic tips to look for when you are starting your coin collection. You are looking for the mint of the coins, the age of the coin and any unique features that the coin may present.



Thursday, April 10, 2025

Bitcoin and How Its Changing The Economy

 

Could Bitcoin be the gold of the digital age? This documentary explores the origins of money, the rise of decentralized finance, and Bitcoin’s potential to reshape the global economy.

In just over a decade, cryptocurrencies have grown from digital novelties to trillion-dollar technologies with the potential to disrupt the global financial system. An increasing number of investors now hold bitcoin and hundreds of other cryptocurrencies as assets and use them to buy a swath of goods and services, such as software, digital real estate, and illegal drugs.

To their proponents, cryptocurrencies are a democratizing force, wresting the power of money creation and control from central banks and Wall Street. Critics, however, say that cryptocurrencies empower criminal groups, terrorist organizations, and rogue states while stoking inequality, suffering from drastic market volatility, and consuming vast amounts of electricity. Regulations vary considerably around the world, with some governments embracing cryptocurrencies and others banning or limiting their use. As of January 2024, 130 countries, including the United States, are considering introducing their own central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) to compete with the cryptocurrency boom. Source