(Be honest – you’re reading this cuz I said “bust” aren’t you? ;)) I picked up a beauty this week, friends! An 1834 “bust” half dime. Because America was too cool for nickels back in the day, haha… And they apparently liked their coins small! These things have ... [Full Post]
The Royal Canadian Mint just come out with their Looney Tunes ™ Collector Coins, and yours truly got one of them fresh off the press (literally!) to give away :) Specifically, their “Merrie Melodies” 1 oz fine silver coin. Retail $109.95 CAD! Before we get to that though, ... [Full Post]
One of the most exciting things in the world of collecting, which I’m sure you can attest to, is when someone tells you they have a stash of coins hidden away they’d like you to take a look at :) And even more so when they tell you ... [Full Post]
What up, what up coin lovers! I’m beyond thrilled to share with y’all today’s 9 Questions, featuring someone not only super passionate and AWESOME at collecting coins, but who’s also shockingly young at that. Meet Ethan. My new favorite 9 year old! :) (That’s him holding a stash ... [Full Post]
I received the above bill in a Craigslist transaction over the weekend (I’m on a mission to list one thing a week there to help declutter and make some side $$$!), and when I turned it around I found two pretty interesting designs stamped on it. Stamp #1: ... [Full Post]
Hey guys! Got another great “9 Questions” for you today – this one coming all the way from Australia :) Fellow collector Simon stopped by today to drop some knowledge on pennies and other Australian coins he collects. If you’d like to be a featured collector on this ... [Full Post]
(Coins were so risqué back in the day, eh? ;)) This is the latest jewel in my collection, and one I’ve been trying to get off a buddy of mine for a while. I’m not sure if I just caught him in a good mood, or my offer this ... [Full Post]
Enter my giveaway I’m doing over at my finance blog, BudgetsAreSexy.com. We’re giving away a 1/10 oz. American Gold Eagle coin, along with a cool pirate book and 2 hour consulting session. But me thinks you scalleywags would like to make off with mainly the coin, am I ... [Full Post]
The winner of the 2015 Canadian Grey Wolf coin is…. bum bum bum…. “M.E.” Well, not me-me – as in the person typing this right now, but the clever person who goes as M.E. on the interwebs ;) Congrats Mr/Mrs? M.E.! Hope it’s a nice addition to your ... [Full Post]
Hey guys! It’s been a while since we did our last “9 Questions” so we’re picking it back up today with my friend, and fellow finance blogger, Eric Rosenberg of Narrow Bridge Finance. It’s always interesting to see how people got started in the hobby and what they ... [Full Post]