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The Cost to Make Coins in 2016

The overall price of producing U.S. circulating coins fell for a fifth straight year even as the cost of making cents and nickels remained above their face values for an eleventh year in a row, the United States Mint…

January 19, 20252017, articles, Coin Grading, Coin Opp, Coins, Collector Coins, Error Coins, Variety Coins

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Nova Constellatio Coppers – Coins

Nova Constellatio Coppers [sgmb id="1"] The Nova Constellatio coppers, dated 1783 and 1785 and without denomination, were struck in fairly large quantities in Birmingham, England, beginning in 1785, and were shipped to NewYork where they entered circulation. Apparently they…

January 17, 2025Coin Opp, Coins, Copper Coins, Error Coins, Nova Constellatio, Rare Coins, Variety Coins, War Time 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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Coin Certification Organizations and How They Function

Certification Organizations Several independent organizations exist for the sole purpose of grading coins, including the highly reputable Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) or Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). For a nominal fee, individuals can submit a coin for grading, which…

January 10, 2025coin certification organizations, coin collecting, Coin Opp, coin organizations, die varieties, Error Coins, variety and errors, Variety Coins

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Lincoln Cent Design Varieties

Lincoln Cent Design Varieties Unlike the Transitional Design Varieties in which a coin design is used in a year when it shouldn't be used, the Wrong Design Varieties have a coin design being used in the correct year, but…

January 9, 2025Coins, Design Errors, Design Variety, Error Coins, Transitional Errors, Variety Coins

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Possible Real 1964 D Peace Dollar

Here's a great video on a possible real 1964 D Peace Dollar possible real 1964 D Peace Dollar Peace Dollars (1921 - 1935) Peace Dollars - In 1921, the Silver Peace Dollar was released, the same year the Morgan…

January 9, 2025Coin Opp, Coins, Collector Coins, Error Coincs, Peace Dollar, Rare Coins, Variety Coins

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Wrong Planchet Errors or Off Metal Errors

Examples of Wrong Planchet Errors and Off Metal Errors on Coins. [sgmb id="1"] Leave us a comment if you'd like! Off metals and wrong planchet errors occur when a blank from one denomination is accidentally fed into a…

January 9, 2025Coin Opp, Coins, Collector Coins, Error Coincs, Off Metal Errors, Variety Coins, Wrong Plnchet1

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Wide AM and Close AM Lincoln Varieties

So, what exactly is a Wide AM and Close AM Cent?The terms Close AM and Wide AM refer to the spacing between the letters ‘A’ and ‘M’ in “America” on the reverse of the Lincoln Memorial Cent. The terms generally refer to…

January 9, 2025Coin Opp, Coins, Collector Coins, Error Coincs, Lincoln Cent, Lincoln Penny, Rare Coins, Variety Coins, wide am and close am12

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Where to Sell Coins – A Guide to Making Money From Your Money

Where to Sell Your Coins First things first, if you haven't glanced at our Beginner's Guide To Coin Collecting - You MAY want too. Otherwise, read on good friend! Secondly, DO NOT Clean Your Coins! Cleaning them automatically makes them…

January 8, 2025Coin Opp, Coins, Collector Coins, Error Coincs, Lincoln Penny, Rare Coins, Variety Coins, where to sell coins3