Coin collecting is an age-old hobby, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use modern tools to enhance your experience! Coin collecting apps can help you identify coins, estimate grades, organize your collection, and buy/sell items from your collection. What coin collecting apps are worth using in 2026? Here’s our round up of some top options….

The market for precious metals like gold and silver is experiencing unprecedented volatility, combined with a massive surge in demand. This has resulted in metal spot prices skyrocketing, but it’s also created difficulties for businesses involved in trading precious metals. At Bellevue Rare Coins, we strive to be fair and transparent. This post will serve…

As gold spot prices continue to skyrocket (around $4,500/oz at the time of writing), it begs the question: Why is gold rare? Why is it so valuable? And why has it always been considered valuable? To understand gold’s rarity requires an ancient history lesson. Indeed, it requires looking past earth itself to the cosmic origins of…

The price of gold is simply… the price of gold, right? Well, that depends who you ask – and how deep into the topic you’d like to dig. For those curious, this explainer guide will go over how gold spot prices work: Who sets the prices, where the data comes from, and how spot prices…

On January 1st, 2026, Washington State will implement a new retail sales tax on bullion products including gold and silver. We wrote an in-depth explainer on the new WA state gold tax here, but this quick post will serve as a reminder and provide some updates now that the change is about to take effect….

It’s easy to assume that a broken watch is worthless – but in many cases, this simply isn’t true. Are you wondering if a broken watch is valuable? It sure could be! The value of a broken watch depends on factors like its condition, rarity, and the resources (namely precious metals) that it contains. The…

Are you interested in collecting coins? Whether you’re an expert collector or a novice, it helps to have the right tools for coin collectors. In this guide, we’ll go over both physical tools for coin collectors, as well as digital resources you can use in your coin collecting journey. Physical Tools for Coin Collectors There…

Gold and silver prices have been on an incredible run in recent months. Gold is well over $4,300 an ounce, and silver over $51, as of the time of this writing. If you own gold or silver bullion, that’s great news of course! But what about the values of other coins, or your coin collection…

Stocks, bonds, real estate, cryptocurrency and… rare coins? Could collectible coins be a part of your investment portfolio in 2025 and beyond? The idea is worth exploring. Historically, returns on rare coin indexes have actually outpaced real estate, bond and equity returns since 1970. And in more recent years, we’ve seen an uptick in demand…

Silver spot prices have been on quite the winning streak in 2025, gaining over 40% year-to-date. Just in the first week of September, silver spot price has surged past $40 – for the first time since 2011. What’s driving the surge – and what’s next for silver prices? A Steady Winning Streak for 2025 Silver…

If you have jewelry items that you no longer want, you may be wondering about the best ways to sell jewelry. Whether you’re looking to sell a jewelry collection or just an item or two, this guide explores the various ways to sell jewelry for cash. 1. Head to your local coin shop or jewelry…

Culture evolves over time, and with it, the hobbies that we all enjoy. There was a time when collecting stamps (or Beanie Babies, for that matter!) was all the rage – now, you’d be hard pressed to find many collectors of either. Are coins heading in the same direction? We think not! But as a…

Did you know that the U.S. penny may soon be a thing of the past? Well, sort of. The United States Mint is set to stop producing pennies in early 2026. They’ve already set a timeline, and at this point, the mint is simply using up the penny blanks that they have already ordered. Production is…

What are my coins worth? It’s a simple question, with a not-so-simple answer! The truth is that the value of a coin collection varies dramatically, from a few dollars all the way into the hundreds of thousands, or even more. In fact, the most expensive coin ever sold fetched a mind-boggling $18.87 million dollars — and…

Seattle is home to some of the finest cuisine the Northwest has to offer — from fine dining to delicious hole-in-the-wall eateries. This post goes over some of the best Seattle restaurants – or at least some of our personal favorites. We’ll also discuss how you can vote for your favorites, and find some new…