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How to Clean Coins to Make Them More Valuable

You come across a rare 1909 Indian Head Cent, generally worth over $400. But wait it’s very dirty and tarnished. What do you do?

3 49ers among 50 biggest draft steals of last 10 years

The 49ers have done a nice job finding mid-to-late-round gems in the NFL draft.

How Are Collectibles Taxed?

If you plan to sell collectibles, it's imperative that you know the tax implications.

30 collectibles that are now worthless

If you're expecting to find a collector's gem among your records, stamps, coins, toys, or books, here's why you should brace for disappointment.

Top Four Best Places to Buy and Sell Antiques

If you’re up for the travel and antique shipping, here are four places to start your search for the best place to buy and sell your antiques away from home.

Finding Treasure: A Quick Guide to Antique Appraisal

Could that old vase in your attic be valuable? We talked to a local appraiser to find out.

What Makes a Coin Valuable?

One of the most frequently asked questions about the coin market that appear in my mailbox is “What makes a coin valuable?”

What Are These Old Coins?

Old coins can be hard to identify and put values or prices on if you don't even know what the old coin is called. Is your old coin made of silver or gold? What country is the old coin from? This FAQ will help you figure out what your old coins are, and lead to resources for further information about them.

How to Earn AH Coins?

Why is there a shortage of coins?

Under Pressure: How Coins are Made

How Coins Are Made: There are several characteristics of how each piece is produced that influence its overall appearance and even grade.

What Is The Difference Between Tokens And Coins?

What is the difference between coins and tokens, and what kind of value do they have?

Coins needed to react to posts?

So, I saw a thread about coins but I did not know we would need them to react to posts. Where is the instructions on coins?

What Are Slabbed Coins?

Slabbed coins have been authenticated and graded by a reputable third-party service. These offer collectors a higher level of assurance.

Where To Find Collectable Coins

Today's coin collectors can find Collectable Coins in a variety of places. There is not one place that is best for finding collectible coins for your collection. It is just a matter of personal preference.

Is Saving Coins a Waste of Time and Money?

If you think saving spare change equals saving money, you may have fallen into the money jar trap. Find out how saving coins is a waste of time and money.

Should You Clean Coins Or Not? (Hint: NO!)

A lot of new coin collectors - and those who don’t know much about coins - think it is good to clean coins. It's NOT. Cleaning a coin almost always ruins the coin. Is it ever okay to clean a coin? Yes, there are exceptions to the rule!

What are the Most Popular Silver Bullion Coins?

Relative to other precious metals, silver has a very low point of entry, making it a physical investment possible even with a very small amount of capital.

When it comes to these coins, beautiful is relative

Many coins are uniformly considered beautiful by U.S. collectors. There are others that require a bit more connoisseurship, with a beauty that isn’t as obvious.