Why Do Some Coins Increase In Value?
A lot of beginners to coin collecting may assume that the older a coins is the more it is worth. In truth, the age of the coin really has no direct affect on its value. Rather than the age of a coin it is its relative rarity and level of demand that determines its value. As with any other commodity the value of a coin boils down to supply and demand.
Generally speaking the older a coin is the more potentially rare it may be. However, mintage numbers of coins through various years, and mintmarks varied widely. That, along with the occurrence of numerous varieties or errors means that it is possible for many older coins to be more common than more recent ones.
As an example, the Indian Head Cent was struck from 1859 to 1885. The two most valuable Indian Head Cents are the 1877, at over $400, and the 1909-S, at over $200. The oldest Indian Head, the 1859, can be obtained for around $10. (Note that prices given here are for coins in VG condition. Better graded coins will bring much higher prices). Read more
Walking Liberty Half Dollar
Walking Liberty Half Dollar
1916 - 1947
In 1916 The Walking Liberty half dollar, also referred to as the Walker, replaced the Barber half dollar and marked a change in the way US coins were designed. Since 1793, when the US mint first opened, the half dollar, quarter dollar and the dime had all carried the same design.
President Theodore Roosevelt wanted the US mint to change the way the coins were designed so that each denomination would have a different look. The striking of the new Winged Liberty, or “Mercury” dime, the Standing Liberty quarter and the Walking Liberty half ended the long practice of using a uniform design on US coins. Read more
US Two Cent Coin
1864 - 1873
US Two Cent Coin
The US Two Cent coin was the first coin to include the motto “In God We Trust”.
Two cent coins were very short lived being minted only from 1864 until 1873. However, even though the series was only struck for ten years, acquiring a complete collection would be quite a challenge.
During the first year of production slightly less than 20 million Two Cent coins were minted. During the following years the mintage was reduced every year until finally, in 1872, only 65,000 examples were produced. In 1873 there were no Two Cent peices struck for general circulation, but there was a Proof of which only around 1,100 were made. Read more
Coin Collecting Can Be a Profitable Investment
American Silver Eagle
Are you both a collector and an investor? One of the best ways to make your collecting both fun and highly profitable is to get into coin collecting. Even for novices to coin collecting, the hobby can actually become a profitable investment. With a little information and a sprinkling of wisdom you can build a coin collection that is truly a valuable investment.
There is money to be made in collecting; if you collect the right things.
Collecting has always been a popular hobby. People collect everything from coins and gems to postage stamps and from dolls to classic cars and everything in between. One of the best ways to make your collecting both fun and highly profitable is to get into coin collecting. There are many different types you can collect, but the most profitable are gold and silver coins. Read more
American Gold Eagle
The first American Gold Eagle was struck by the U.S. Mint in 1986. The Gold Eagle is minted in 1/10th, 1/4, 
1/2 and 1 ounce denominations. The face value of the coins are $5, $25, $50 and $100 respectively. Although the American Gold Eagle is a legal tender coin of the United States it is not circulated nor is it available at face value.
At the time of this writing the prices for new coins are around; 1/10th $110, 1/4 $225, 1/2 $450 and 1 ounce $900, but as the gold price rises so do these coins. Just like it is with other coins the American Gold Eagle also appreciates in value because of its collectability. Older dated Gold Eagles often sell at much higher rates. Read more