http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/coin-collecting-blog.html Coin Collecting Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com Web site. Subscribe here. en-us coin collecting Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:05:22 GMT Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:05:22 GMT coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/new-book-now-available.html Media Contact: Leila Benoun ZYRUS PRESS PUBLISHING Telephone: (888) 622-7823 Email: lbenoun@zyruspress.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Turn Your Old Money Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:05:20 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/1834-classic-head-half-eagle-value.html Question: Can you give me an approximate value of a $5.00 gold 1834 Classic Head 1/2 Eagle? My Answer: Thank you for contacting me with your question, Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:04:24 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/1776-twenty-dollar-coin.html Question: I Have a 1776 TWENTY DOLLAR COIN. Why doesn't it say UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on the other side and is it worth anything? My Answer: The first Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:48:20 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/1891-indian-head-cent-made-of-tin.html Question: I was given an 1891 Indian Head cent, but it looks like it was made of only tin. It has the color of a dime. Is this an error coin or a fake Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:16:06 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/press-release-are-unknown-treasures-buried-within-your-old-coins.html Media Contact: Jessica Mullenfeld ZYRUS PRESS PUBLISHING Telephone: (888) 622-7823 Email: jmullenfeld@zyruspress.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Are unknown Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:19:49 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/rare-pennies.html Here is a list of rare pennies of the Lincoln Memorial Type as well as some other valuable pennies that you should keep an eye out for, including error coins. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:23:02 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/rare-wheat-pennies.html When collecting Lincoln Cents be sure to watch out for rare wheat pennies and other valuable pennies. Some of them can be worth several hundred dollars each, on up to a few thousand dollars for some coins. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:17:57 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/coin-display-cases.html Coin Display Cases can be a great way to show off your collection of State Quarters or Presidential Dollars, or just about any coins from your coin collection. Coin Collecting Cases come in a wide range of sizes and shapes to meet your needs or to complement the decor of your home. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:24:50 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/us-coins.html US Coins (United States Coins) were first produced in 1792 when the US government established the first mint at Philadelphia. Since that time many different US coins have been produced. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:50:12 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/us-dimes.html US Dimes were authorized by the Coinage Act of 1792. In this Act, also known as the Mint Act, the United States Congress established the United States Mint and created a decimal system for U.S. currency. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:43:00 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/us-quarters.html US Quarters, with a denomination of twenty five cents, or a quarter of a dollar, were authorized for minting in 1792, however the first quarter coins were not issued until 1796. These early silver quarters, like the half dimes and dimes of the same period, were not marked with a value. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:42:50 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/no-mint-mark-on-morgan-dollars-where-do-i-look-next.html Question: I have several morgan dollars ranging from 1900 to 1922. I have looked for the mint mark, under the eagle and above the D, but cannot see a Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:20:14 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/2x2-papermylar-holders.html Question: When putting coins in 2x2 paper/mylar coin holders, why are staples used as opposed to using clear plastic tape around the edges ? My Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:19:25 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/my-story-what-about-yours-wwwpetitioncrowncom.html My story started nearly 50 years ago and as recent as last month I drove to the house to show someone where I lived in those early days. As fortune Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:40:35 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/new-state-quarters.html Beginning in 2010 the United States Mint will begin releasing new state quarters honoring our nation's National Parks and other historic sites. The coins will be released at the rate of five designs per year and there will be 56 new designs in all - one for each of the fifty states of the United States plus Puerto Rico, District of Columbia, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and U.S. Virgin Islands. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:09:21 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/what-are-coins-made-of.html Question: What material(s) are US coins (penny, nickels, dimes, etc.) made from? I think I once heard coins from the 60's,(different time periods) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:14:10 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/rare-silver-1982-salute-to-aviation-coin.html This rare coin is #84 of 1000 to enhance the value. It is based on Yellowknife NWT Canadas Town of the air age Delivering cargo to the remote Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:39:07 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/1976-nickel.html Question: I have a 1976 nickel that is blank on the reverse side. The value or does it have value? It looks like it is half the width it is supposed Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:35:40 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/british-coin-forecast-2010-visit-wwwpetitioncrowncom.html British Coin Forecast 2010 From http://www.petitioncrown.com & www.museumcoins.com Based on information from dealers and following market Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:42:09 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/how-i-need-to-start-as-kid.html Hi, i am Wout, an 11 years old kid from belgium. I want to start collecting coins. My grandma give me some franks (now we got euro but before the Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:14:30 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/20-cent-piece.html The 20 Cent Piece is a twenty cent coin made by the United States Mint beginning in 1875 and ending in 1878, one of the shortest mintages in U.S. History. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:36:41 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/valuable-pennies.html Here is a list of valuable pennies including rare pennies as well as error coins. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:28:49 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/what-is-a-large-date-or-small-date-on-a-coin.html Question: I see different descriptions about a coin and there is a description saying the coin has a large or small date. What does that mean and how Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:31:29 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/nickel-error-extra-window-on-monticello.html Question: I happened across a 1970 nickel. On the back, upon further review I noticed that the Monticello had an extra window. When looking at the Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:17:23 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/jeff-ambio-book-signing-at-the-ana-show.html Media Contact: Jessica Mullenfeld ZYRUS PRESS PUBLISHING Telephone: (888) 622-7823 Email: jmullenfeld@zyruspress.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jeff Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:08:06 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/new-barber-dimes-book-by-jeff-ambio.html Media Contact: Jessica Mullenfeld ZYRUS PRESS PUBLISHING Tel: (888) 622-7823 Email: jmullenfeld@zyruspress.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The First Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:07:13 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/the-royal-mint-unveils-glorious-britannia-for-2009.html The Royal Mint is delighted to introduce the 2009 Britannia collection, featuring Philip Nathans famous 1997 design of Britannia standing tall in her Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:46:58 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/are-nickels-with-errors-important-there-does-not-seem-to-be-any-websites-with-error-nickels-.html I have an error nickel that is doubling around the collar, chin, nose and forehead. Some of the letters are pressed flat. Thank you for your time. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:18:38 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/coin-collecting-tips.html Use these coin collecting tips as a guide in deciding which area of coin collecting you may need to learn more about. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:02:55 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/coin-collections.html When you are just starting a coin collecting, it is sometimes difficult to decide what you want to collect. Here are the major collecting areas that make up a majority of coin collections. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:01:37 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/coin-collection.html Each Coin Collection is as unique and diverse as the people who create them. Here are some examples to help you decide which direction you want to go with your coin collection. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:42:33 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/coin-collectors.html When you are just starting a coin collection, nothing beats first-hand, live, in-person mentoring from seasoned successful coin collectors. Coin collectors who have been where you are now and are ready and willing to pass on their experience to newcomers to the hobby. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:22:40 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/research-for-coin-collecting.html Research for coin collecting is a very important aspect of the hobby. Without it you would not be able to identify and ascertain the value of a coin or coins you have in your possession or any that you may consider adding to your collection. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:17:48 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/starting-a-coin-collection.html Learn step-by-step about starting a coin collection and continue on to learn all you need to know to become a successful coin collector. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:06:18 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/what-is-a-counterfeit.html Question: How can I determine if a coin is a counterfeit coin or not? My Answer: In short, you probably can't determine if a coin is a Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:41:23 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/new-york-state-quarter.html The New York State Quarter was the first state quarter issued in 2001 and the eleventh in the series which was authorized by the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act. The release date for the NY State Quarter was January 2, 2001 and the theme chosen for the design was Gateway to Freedom Sun, 03 May 2009 17:37:33 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/virginia-state-quarter.html The Virginia State Quarter was released on October 16, 2000. It was the fifth state quarter released in the year 2000 and the tenth in the series which was authorized by the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act. Sun, 03 May 2009 15:43:21 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/new-hampshire-state-quarter.html The New Hampshire State Quarter is the fourth state quarter issued in the year 2000 and the ninth in the series which was authorized by the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act. It was released on August 7, 2000 and the theme of the coin is Live Free or Die/The Old Man of the Mountain. Sat, 02 May 2009 19:49:57 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/south-carolina-state-quarter.html The South Carolina State Quarter was the third state quarter released in the year 2000 and the eighth in the series which was authorized by the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:51:05 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/maryland-state-quarter.html The Maryland State Quarter is the second state quarter released in the year 2000 and the seventh released in the series which was authorized by the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act. The MD State Quarter was released on March 13, 2000 with The Old Line State as the design theme. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:06:07 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/massachusetts-state-quarter.html The Massachusetts State Quarter was the first of five quarters released in 2000 and the sixth in the state quarter series which was authorized by the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act. The design features an outline of the state as a backdrop for the main theme of the coin - The Minuteman Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:32:26 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/connecticut-state-quarter.html The Connecticut State Quarter was the fifth and final state quarter issued in 1999 and the fifth in the statehood quarter series as authorized by the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:45:59 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/georgia-state-quarter.html The Georgia State Quarter was the fourth quarter released under the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act and the fourth quarter issued in 1999. Georgia's Quarter was released on July 19, 1999. Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:25:32 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/new-jersey-state-quarter.html The New Jersey State Quarter was the third quarter released under the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act and the third quarter issued in 1999. The theme of the coin is Crossroads of the Revolution and it was released on May 17, 1999. Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:03:36 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/is-a-proof-coin-worth-more-than-an-uncirculated-coin.html Question: Is a proof coin worth more than an uncirculated coin? My Answer: Not necessarily. I would say that probably a majority of the time the Sun, 12 Apr 2009 03:27:35 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/pennsylvania-state-quarter.html The Pennsylvania State Quarter was the second quarter issued under the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act and the second quarter issued in 1999. It was released on March 8, 1999. Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:32:39 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/what-about-ebay.html Question: I was wondering what you thought about buying coins from an auction site like eBay? Is is a good idea? My Answer: I have purchased some Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:32:28 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/what-coins-do-people-collect.html Question: What coins do people collect? How will I know if I am doing it right? My Answer: Different people collect coins in different ways. It Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:31:50 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/why-collect-coins.html Question: What are some reasons people collect coins? My answer: A collection of coins is like a miniature art collection. Many people collect Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:19:39 GMT http://www.coin-collecting-guide-for-beginners.com/use-of-mint-marks.html The use of mint marks on coins dates all the way back to the ancient Greeks. They called them Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:13:18 GMT