Coins

2012 Dragon Coins (Inc. Welsh Dragon)
2012 Dragon Coins
In 2000, the Perth Mint produced an entry in its Lunar coin series for the silver dragon and a distinct coin for the gold dragon. The dragon became the coin to get for these series. Prices soared. While the lunar coins are technically bullion coins, they have gained numismatic value. Now, the Perth Mint has released the 2012 series 2 Lunar Dragons! The silver coins are available in one-half, one, two five, and ten Troy ounce sizes as well as the one kilogram size. The gold coins are availabl...

The Silver American Eagle Coin NEW!
Silver American Eagle Coins
In 1986, the United States Mint started producing the American Eagle coins, minted in both gold and silver. These were to be the bullion coins of the United States Mint. The obverse of the silver coin, the subject here, is the same design that the mint once used on the Walking Liberty half dollar coins. The reverse is an open winged eagle with a shield. From 1986 through 1992, the proof issues carried the S mint mark of the San Francisco Mint, while the business strike coins carried no mint ...

Coin Series: Ships that Have Changed the World NEW!
The Perth Mint has issued a beautiful set of coins featuring sailing ships. This is a five coin set, and was issued in 2011 and 2012. His is a short set of only five coins, which makes it easy to complete. The coins are beautifully selectively colorized, and each coin features one well known sailing ship under full sail. Photo Credit: WP Clipart Public domain image Link provided below.

Cloisonne Coins Have a Unique Beauty
Cloisonne Coins
Cloisonne coins are made using wires that separate the face of each coin into compartments. The compartments are then filled with a colorful enamel. This makes the image stand above the coin, and provides a unique three-dimensional piece. Obviously, these are too delicate for circulation, but do make great collector pieces.

Coin Collecting Supplies and Handling
Coin Collecting Supplies
While collecting is the fun part of the hobby, protecting your investment is critical. Coins must be protected from physical damage, and from environmental damage. There are many products that can help, and making the decision which you will use is something to think about.

Valuable State Quarters
State Quarters: Finding Treasures in your Pocket Change
The U.S. Mint produced 50 state quarters from 1999 to 2008. I find these state quarters a lot in my spare change, so I thought I'd find out if any of them were valuable. It turns out that there are some error coins to look for, most famously the Wisconsin leaf error coin. There are also other errors to look for, like double strike and wrong planchet errors. Here's some information I've found. Photo Credit Page updated 11/28/2011

Proof Coins and Proof Coin Sets
Proof Coin Production A proof coin is a coin that is made in a special manner. First, a blank piece of metal that has no apparent flaws is placed in the die. The die itself is kept highly polished, and cleaned regularly. But, what produces the extremely vivid detail is the press applies higher pressure to the die, thus giving a highly detailed coin.

Discover Australia 2012 Coin Series
The Discover Australia 2012 coin series is one of several Discover Australia sets of coins. The Perth Mint rightfully celebrates Australia, and through many of its coin series educates the world. This particular set is a five coin silver coin set, released all at once, featuring some fantastic images of Australian wildlife. The Perth Mint even produced a video for this series. So, if you prefer the movie, we have the link here.

The 1889 Morgan Dollar
What is a Morgan dollar?
Honestly, I'm not a coin collector. That gene skipped right through me and hit my boy and he got a dose big enough for both of us. No, I have it in a drawer because someone gave it to me in case it would be worth something one day. From it's condition though, I'd say that day isn't going to be in MY lifetime. Looks like it's worth about $10.00--IF someone is feeling overwhelmingly generous. But, this is my oldest coin. 1889 Morgan silver dollars were minted between 1878 and 1921. If you're a...

Top Presidential Dollar Coin Sets
Cool Presidential Dollar Coin Sets
Mark that coin collector off your list with these Top Presidential Dollar Coin Sets. Commemorating our Presidents of past, these Top Presidential Dollar Coin Sets are a perfect start to a coin collection or addition to an existing one. Image courtesy of Amazon