Presidents Day is a special day celebrated by our nation to remember our fearless leaders and their valiant efforts while taking on the most powerful and influential position in the free world.   Since 1792, the United States Mint has been producing timeless, beautifully crafted coins and currency. Each one tells a story of…

  The design of the United States $1 bill is not only fascinating it is also incredibly mesmerizing when attention is paid to the intricacy of the artwork as well as the hidden message behind the carefully selected emblems. The symbols contain a deeper meaning than most know, telling a story of our nation’s past,…

Each year, one team in the NFL is the honored recipient of the most prestigious trophy in football, the Vince Lombardi Trophy. In between chicken wings, anticipated commercials, and celebratory beers, spectators will anxiously watch as one team defeats the other and is awarded to highest honor in American football. What some fans may not…

Super Bowl LI is just around the corner on February 5th and football fans everywhere are anxiously waiting to watch the face-off between the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Though only one of the two teams will be the recipients for the Vince Lombardi trophy as well as…

For many newcomers to the world of numismatics, tarnished coins may appear ugly, dirty, and worth a whole lot of nothing. As we have all learned over the course of our lifetime, appearances are not everything.   Tarnished coins have created their own distinct niche, which collectors love to expand on. The reason for this…

  2016 is making headlines for a number of reasons, one of which is cause for celebration for those at the United States Mint.   On December 6, 2016, the United States Mint announced they are seeing a rise in gold bullion coin sales for the first time in five years! The report comes after…

  The holiday season gives us another reason to shower our loved ones in plenty of gifts, whether they are the extravagant ones or the understated, they are cherished and appreciated. One such gift that lasts a lifetime is the gift of time in the form of a watch. Mechanical watch and quartz watch may…

  This holiday season, Bellevue Rare Coins has the perfect gift for all the coin enthusiasts on your good list. Available at all four Greater Seattle locations are the collectible 1oz silver medallions with two festive designs to choose from.   The first of the duo features the classic cardinal comfortably perched atop a “Happy…

Sadly, counterfeits sometimes find a way into a collectors’ life, and the best way to avoid fake coins is to arm yourself with as much knowledge as possible while also trusting your gut. Outside of that, we have compiled a short list of the best ways to avoid counterfeit coins.     Avoid sellers from…

  Pandas have continuously made the vulnerable species list for many decades. With a short lifespan, 20 years in the wild, pandas are also threatened by loss of habitat, low birth rate and sadly, poachers who hunt these gentle creatures for their fur.   WWF, zoos, and advocates across the world have been noted for…

  While shipwreck coins are not for every collector, they hold a special place for many. Not matter which era or region the coins hail from; they are pieces of history and remnants of the past. Some treasure seekers have recovered coins from shipwrecks that are considerably well intact. Others barely display the designs they…

The gold market is one that is thoroughly studied at all times to provide consumers with the best buying information possible. The goal of these studies is to not only create educated decisions about buying gold but also to understand the cause and effect of various influences. One such power that plays a significant role…

More than two and a half years ago archaeologists on a dig site in Okinawa, Japan unearthed ten pieces of metal. Believing them to be nothing more than round metal pieces belonging to armor, the items were labeled and stored as such amongst various other findings. When Toshio Tsukamoto, an archaeologist with experience at excavation…

Millennials, for the most part, are not investing in stocks. It may even be safe to say that the majority of Gen Y have an open disdain for Wall Street. So as these young professionals begin to come into their own and need a safe haven for their money that guarantees a significant return, one…

  Gold will forever be held in high regard and considered to be an exceptionally wise investment. It has been discovered through the years that this precious metal has a variety of uses, and one of those uses has consistently been to produce some of the world’s most beautiful coins. While the list can go…