The history of Mexican coinage begins in 1535, with the creation of the country’s first mint. It was built on the site of the Casa Dengrida, the place with the Emperor Moctezuma once meditated. And it was the first mint in the whole of the Americas. That long history has resulted in some very collectable…
The world is adapting to the paperless banking culture. But would you please be careful as you check your pocket change to pay for coffee or laundry? You might have a single coin that can get you a fortune. These coins might be old but with some mistakes that attract collectors’ eyes. Also, some may…
Abraham Lincoln is one of the most famous US leaders ever. He presided over the Civil War that ended slavery, and there are hundreds of other legends surrounding him. As for the cent that bears his face, it has a regular edition (since 1909) and a memorial edition (1959 to 2008). So let’s check out…
Wheat pennies were minted from 1909 to 1958. They got their name from the wheat stalks on the reverse (that’s the tails side) of the coin. Wheat pennies featured Abraham Lincoln on the obverse (the heads side) so as we hunt down the most valuable wheat pennies, we’ll learn some trivia about the 16th President…
France is known for its long history and rich culture. So it’s not surprising that some of its currency is worth serious money to collectors. We’re going to take a tour of the most valuable French coins to have come to the market in recent years. And we’ll find out just how much they’re worth….
There’s something wonderful about the classic silver dollar. Its size, weight and luster set it apart from modern versions. The last one was minted in 1978, marking a moment in US numismatic history. So what does that mean for the 1978 silver dollar value? We’re going to look at that question. And we’ll also cover…
In the world of numismatics, or coin collecting, coins from all over the world can fetch high prices. We’re going to look at the most valuable Italian coins to have been sold in recent years. We’ll find out just what makes them special, and exactly how much they’re worth. So if you’re sitting comfortably, read…
Did you know that today the Morgan silver dollars are among the legal tender in the US? The quality of these coins varies, but which ones have the best value for money? These coins were among the first silver dollars the US minted. It was after the Coinage Act of 1873. Morgan silver dollars were…
Collectors spend a lot of money searching for and acquiring particular Canadian coins. But did you ever ask yourself why? These dollar coins have one of the highest market demands today. They have facets that interest coin collectors and miners. You’ll enjoy collecting these Canadian coins because of their history. Also, investing in these coins…
A penny or cent is one-hundredth of a dollar, which means a hundred cents or pennies make a dollar. In the French-speaking parts of Canada, the coin is sometimes called a black cent (cenne noire) or black penny (sou noir). As we trace the most valuable Canadian penny, we’ll look at the history of these…
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