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…

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…

The humble penny has a long history – the first pennies were minted in 1793! And as it turns out, that history may be coming to a close. There’s been buzz about the U.S. government potentially discontinuing the penny. What would getting rid of pennies actually mean? While we don’t know if discontinuing pennies will…

Coin collecting remains an exceptionally popular hobby, with an estimated 38% of U.S. adults having at least some experience with collecting coins. While seeking out fun new coins is often the focus, equally important is preserving and protecting your coins from damage. This guide will go over actionable tips to keep your coins in good condition….

The Seattle area is home to some fantastic coin shops, coin clubs, and thousands of coin enthusiasts. It’s no wonder the region also attracts a number of high-profile Seattle coin shows and expos. This article will highlight some upcoming Seattle coin expos and numismatics shows that you may want to check out this year! Boeing…

There are many ways to buy and sell coins, from visiting your local coin shop to using an online platform like eBay. Today, we’ll be discussing coin auctions. In this coin auction guide, we’ll cover how to buy and sell coins at auction, as well as tips and tricks to make the most of your…

Coin collecting is a popular and growing hobby. But the ways people collect coins are changing. From where people buy and sell coins, to what types of numismatics they are interested in, a lot is shifting in the rare coin market. In this article, we’ll go over some of the key coin collecting trends to be…

Whether you’re a serious coin collector or you’re just getting into the hobby, buying rare coins can be a fun adventure. But it can also be difficult, and potentially risky, too! With fake coins, scams, and overpriced rare coins all over the place, how do you make sure you’re getting your money’s worth? These tips…

Every coin collector eventually faces a dilemma: Is it worth getting coins graded? Or should you just leave them ungraded/BU? The answer, of course, is highly dependent on the specific coin(s) you’re considering getting graded — as well as your plans for the coins. This guide will go over the pros and cons of coin…

It’s a common scenario: You inherited a coin collection from a loved one, and now aren’t sure what to do with it. Don’t worry – this guide will explain what to do with an inherited coin collection and go over all your best options. I Inherited a Coin Collection – Now What? First things first,…

Did you know that the most expensive coin ever sold fetched a mind-boggling $18,872,250 at auction? Yes, that’s nearly $19 million for a single coin — a 1933 Double Eagle in exceptional condition. Rare coins can be worth a pretty penny! While you likely aren’t sitting on a $19 million one-of-a-kind like the 1933 Double…

Every so often, a coin comes along that is so rare that it is truly almost priceless. Of course, even “priceless” things have a price these days – but they are often so absurdly expensive that it is hard to wrap your head around. Up until recently, the most expensive coin ever sold was the…

Did you know that the value of the global coin collection market was worth $8.8 billion in 2022? Perhaps more impressively, it’s set to grow at approximately 10.5% per year, reaching $17.3 billion by 2029. Okay, so maybe your coin collection isn’t worth billions — but you may be surprised at how much it is worth….