Coin World Sneak Peak on Unique Machine Doubling Examples
KMFranck An unusual case of machine doubling What is called “machine doubling” is a fairly common occurrence on coins and is a manifestation of press instability, writes Mike Diamond in his…
Big Small Notes Popular at Stack’s Bowers Auction
It has become normal to see small-size high-denomination notes dominate the top price tier in contemporary auctions. These notes are nearly always from the Series 1934 issue. Seeing one from…
Fancy Serial Numbers and How to Find Rare Money in Pocket Change
The worst thing that could happen after coin roll hunting or bill searching banknotes is that you end up with the same money you started with!
Coin Weights and Requirements under US Law – 31 U.S. Code § 5112
31 U.S. Code § 5112 – Denominations, specifications, and design of coins (a) The Secretary of the Treasury may mint and issue only the following coins: (1) a dollar coin…
What are Clad Coins?
The half dollar, quarter dollar, and dime coins are clad coins with 3 layers of metal. The 2 identical outer layers are an alloy of 75 percent copper and 25…
5 Facts on the new £1 coins worth £250
How to look for to spot the really rare ones!
20+ Banknotes Worth Way More than Face Value – Errors, Rare and Fancy Serial Numbers
Super-valuable US currency Collectors of American notes and coins pay eye-watering sums of money for the most desirable examples. From pennies and dollar bills you may just find lurking in…