Monthly Archives: January 2018

If you will be in the Los Angeles area between February 22nd and 24th, 2018, you will be able to see gold coins, bars and dust that had been at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean for over 150 years. The public will be able to see over $50,000,000 of […]

Shipwreck Gold From 1857 To Be Put On Display

January 31, 2018 in Investing / Research tagged Gold Coins by Kevin

A while ago, I wrote a post about finally getting my dream coin, an Indian Quarter Eagle. A few months ago, a few men from my coin club gave a presentation on the Indian Quarter Eagles and Half Eagles, the designer, and what he did to them that was never […]

What Makes the Gold Indian Quarter Eagle Different from Other ...

January 28, 2018 in Coin Sets / My Collection tagged Gold Coins / Gold Quarter Eagles by Kevin

On September 14, 2016, Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut introduced legislation for a dollar coin to honor American Innovation. This would replace the Presidential Dollars that ended in 2016. The plan, similar to the state quarters, would be to mint a coin from each state, US territory and the District […]

Is There a New US Dollar Coin in Our Future?

January 25, 2018 in Coin Sets / New Coins tagged Eisenhower Dollars / Native / Peace Dollars / Presidential Dollars / Sacagawea Dollars / Susan B. Anthony Dollars by Kevin

The first Commemorative coin of 2018 will celebrate the centennial of World War I. On January 17, 2018, the US Mint will be releasing the World War I Centennial Silver Dollars. In the early 20th century, Europe had 2 defense alliances. If war were declared, then each member of their alliance […]

First World War Commemorative Coins

January 13, 2018 in Coin Sets / New Coins tagged Silver Dollars / US Commemoratives by Kevin

I’ve found Buffalo Nickels from time to time in my change or from coin rolls, but if I had to guess, 4 out of 5 of those nickels don’t show a date. Why is this and are they still worth something? First, let’s learn a little bit about Buffalo Nickels. […]

What’s the Deal With a No Date Buffalo Nickel?

January 7, 2018 in Coin Sets tagged Buffalo Nickels / US Nickels by Kevin

I just looked at my cell phone and the temperature is 6 degrees. Of course, that doesn’t include the wind chill. If you’re like me and live in the northeastern United States, then you’re feeling the bitter cold. Coincidentally, I found this coin from a warmer climate than here. Last […]

Wish I Was in Bermuda Today

January 6, 2018 in My Collection / Research tagged Foreign Coins / Quarters by Kevin