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Understand the Basics to Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum

The rapid rise in the price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has attracted the attention of investors, financial companies, regulators, and the media alike. While many have had their interest piqued, it can be challenging to understand the basics…

January 11, 2025BitCoin, Cryptocurrency, currency, Ethereum, Hodl

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Lincoln Cent Key Dates and Semi Key Dates

Key dates are low mintage years. Key dates in the Lincoln cent series are the 1909-S V.D.B., 1909-S, 1914-D, 1922-D No D, 1924-D, and 1931-S. These dates are highly sought after by collectors and command a premium price even…

January 11, 2025Coins, Key Date Coins, Rare Coins1

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What are Lathe Rings?

Lathe Rings Definition: These concentric rings are produced by a lathe which shapes the cone-shaped face of the unfinished working die. The cone is supposed to be polished smooth before hubbing. If polishing is omitted or inadequate, the surface will remain covered by…

January 10, 2025articles, coin news, currency, Error Coincs, Error Coins

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What are those circles on your coins?

Definition: Tiny raised circles, semicircles, and occasionally spirals that are most often found in or near the center of the design. The imperfections can be found on either face. First recognized in 2004 cents, these die imperfections have now been found…

January 10, 2025Coin Errors, Coins, Error Coins, tips, Variety Coins1

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Time Lapse of Ants – What We See While Out Gold Mining

Time Lapse of Ants Eating Wasp We were out in the supply shed getting geared up to go gold mining and saw a wasp enter a box. Inside was a HUGE ant colony! Watch as the wasp instantly goes…

January 10, 2025articles, Coin Opp YouTube, Coins, Variety Coins, YouTube

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Gold Price and Silver Price at Higher Levels

Gold Price and Silver Price Gold and silver prices settled higher on Wednesday for the first time in five sessions but then turned down in electronic trade after the FOMC announced an interest rates increase. Gold for August delivery…

January 10, 20252017, Coins, Gold, Gold Price, price guide, Silver

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American Coins May Have BIG Changes Soon

CHANGES IN US MINT Two new pieces of legislation have been introduced (in one instance, reintroduced) to Congress that seek to alter the landscape of our nation's circulating coinage. COINS Act of 2017 Republican Senators John McCain (AZ) and…

January 10, 2025articles, coin news, Coins, New Coins, News, US Mint

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5 Facts on the new £1 coins worth £250

How to look for to spot the really rare ones!

January 10, 2025camping, coin facts, coin search, currency, dollar, education, facts about money, find rare currency, find treasure, finding money, jefferson nickel, Lincoln Cent, money, rare currency, rare finds, survival, treasure hunt, what is my coin worth

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Effigy Mounds National Monument Quarter Photos

Early on Monday, Feb. 6, the quarter commemorating the site gets released into general circulation by the Federal Reserve. Then, later on the same day at noon ET, the public can start buying rolls and bags Effigy Mounds quarters…

January 9, 20252017, coins 2017, Effigy mounds, New Coins, quarters2

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Parts of a Coin

Parts of a Coin The coin shown below is a 1952 Franklin Half Dollar. Knowing the coin anatomy terms are the basics when talking with other collectors or dealers. Certain terms such as the motto, date, mint mark, designer’s…

January 9, 2025Coin Grading, Coin Guides, Coin Opp, Coin Opp YouTube, Coin Values, Coins, YouTube