Coin collecting is a wonderful hobby, and there are many good places to shop for your next find. Whether you’re an avid collector or just getting started, you may be wondering: Is it safe to buy coins on eBay? (Or other online marketplaces, for that matter!) The answer is that it depends. It can be…

The economy is in rough shape these days, with more and more Tacoma families struggling to make ends meet. And with a potential recession on the horizon, it’s possible things could get worse before they get better. If you’re looking to earn some extra cash, you may be considering selling valuables you own. Whether that’s…

Gold and silver are valuable precious metals that are used in coins, jewelry, bullion, and more. With prices of both metals soaring, more and more people are looking to sell gold and silver — but many don’t know how. This guide will explain how to sell gold in Tacoma for top dollar. If you’re outside…

Whether you’re clearing out an estate or inheritance, downsizing your home, or simply looking to drum up some extra cash, selling valuables can feel overwhelming. How should you go about selling valuables, and where should you sell them? This guide will explore where to sell valuables in Tacoma, WA and the surrounding area. If you…

Are you looking to sell some coins? Whether you have a huge coin collection or just a handful of collectible coins, it’s important to go about selling in the right way. If you find the right buyer, you can get what your coins are actually worth! But if you go to a pawn shop or…

If you’ve received a physical inheritance from a loved one, or you’re working to liquidate an estate, you surely have questions. The process can feel overwhelming, and things can get even more complex when there are physical assets involved. How — and where — should you sell these items? This guide will focus on how…

If you’re looking to make a bit of extra cash this month, selling some valuables is a good option. Especially if you have items that you don’t actively use, or old collections that are simply gathering dust! But how — and where — should you sell your valuables? It’s an important question to consider, and…

Prior to the 1930’s, gold coins were commonplace in the United States. They were in common circulation, and used for everyday purchases as well as a means of saving and building wealth. In the modern era, these coins are collector’s items. Many of them are rare, some exceptionally rare, even though millions were produced. Where did all…

2020 is a year of continuous curveballs. The latest bizarre crisis facing the United States? A shortage of common coins in circulation. Just as stocks of toilet paper, hand sanitizer and cleaning supplies return to normal levels, another item we take for granted is in drastically short supply: regular pocket change.   Banks and businesses…

Considered to be one of the world’s most expensive metals, rhodium is rarer than gold and silver combined. Discovered after being isolated from platinum, rhodium was found to be a glittering, crisp reflective metal, silvery-white in color, which is also resistant to corrosion. These metal characteristics make rhodium the perfect metal for jewelry and investment…

The forty-sixth element of the periodic table, palladium, was discovered in 1803 and named after an asteroid. More rare than gold or silver, the silvery element is found in only one location in the United States, the Stillwater Mine in Montana, and a handful of others throughout the world. This substance is what gives white…

Coins are one of the most exceptional items in the world of collecting. With various ways to collect coins, the possibilities seem endless. Though some coins are more valuable than others, graded coins tend to fetch the most when it comes time for resale. But what is a graded coin? Who does the grading and…

The United States Mint has issued an abundance of one cent coins throughout the course of its relatively short history. From wheat pennies to Indian heads, below Bellevue Rare Coins presents the Top 5 Most Valuable Pennies to ever make it into circulation.   1944 Steel Wheat Penny Lacking a mint marking, as it was…

The 1898 “Single 9” Pond is considered to be South Africa’s rarest form of coin. While greatly desired throughout South Africa, this rare gold coin is hardly known outside of the country.   Single 9 Ponds were first created during the Anglo-Boer War, a period during the latter 19th Century when the British and Afrikaans…

Historically, coins have been created from metals reflecting their value. Just as gold coins reflect a higher face value, pennies, or one cent coins, reflect their metal value. However, in 1982, the United States Treasury anticipated an increase in the price of copper, which opened the door for a new coin composition.   The once…