I’ve been collecting coins for years, and nothing gets me more worked up than seeing people try to tone gold coins. After witnessing some real heartbreakers, […]

There’s something about shipwreck coins that always pulls me in, and the story of the SS Central America never gets old. I’ve been looking into how […]

As a lifelong coin collector, I’ve spent some quality time lately thinking about my numismatic goals for 2025. Like many of you, I’m balancing excitement with […]

Lately, I’ve been wrestling with the question of whether we should restore silver coins, especially after finding a tarnished piece in my own collection. It’s a […]

I’ve been collecting coins for years, and I’ll be honest—I hadn’t ordered from the US Mint in forever. Their prices always seemed high, and the designs […]

I recently sat down to count my gold and platinum coins, and wow—I’ve somehow collected 41 pieces! Mostly gold and electrum, which surprised me considering my […]

I’ve been collecting coins for years, but when I stumbled upon a Draped Bust dollar that needed identifying, it opened up a whole new world for […]

We’ve all wrestled with this question: Is that currency error actually worth buying? Based on years of hunting and handling notes myself, I’ll share some practical […]

After teaching science for more than 30 years—plus another 20 when they needed me—I’ve finally packed away the chalk. This change has given me the gift […]