Subscribe via RSS Feed Connect on Pinterest Connect on Google Plus Connect on YouTube

Archive for February, 2019

The $3 Gold Coin

February 25, 2019 0 Comments
The $3 Gold Coin

Yes, that’s right, there is such as thing as a $3 coin made by the US Mint for 35 years, between 1854 and 1889. In the early 19th century gold coins were overvalued – their face value was below their melt value, so once minted they were exported for use in international trade. To keep […]

Continue Reading »

Rare Coins from when Cash was King

February 18, 2019 0 Comments
Rare Coins from when Cash was King

In 1857, a 250-foot ship, the SS Central America, sank in a hurricane off the Carolinas, while sailing from Panama to New York City. Not only did 325 of the 578 passengers and crew on board perish, but 30,000 pounds of gold bullion was lost, triggering the world’s first financial crisis, the ‘Panic of 1857’. […]

Continue Reading »

Glow in the Dark Coin-set for Kids

February 11, 2019 0 Comments
Glow in the Dark Coin-set for Kids

As the average age of coin collectors continues to rise, the idea of getting children interesting in this fascinating hobby becomes more and more relevant. Kids are always fascinating by things that glow in the dark, and the US Mint has obliged with a set that also celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first Moon […]

Continue Reading »

Lowell Quarter Released

February 4, 2019 0 Comments
Lowell Quarter Released

Today, February 6, 2019, marks the official release of the first quarter in the America the Beautiful series for the year. This is the 46th release – when the series ends in 2021 there will be 56 coins in the full set, with 5 coins released this year and again in 2020. This release features […]

Continue Reading »

Close Bitnami banner