Information & News About United States Coins
Today’s Mail Bag question comes from Allen who asks about coin storage. Specifically, they want to know if storing coins in binders versus trays are better and what I do with my own collection. Hi, I am wanting to know if storing my coins in binders over trays is better or vise versa. I see on Instagram that you seem to use both but I want to know if either of these are better than …
Today’s Mail Bag question comes from Bella and it is a question I suspect every collector at one time or another has debated. Is it easier to grade worn coins than it is coins that are closer to Mint state? Or is it easier grading Mint state coins over worn coins? Hi, I want to ask you if you think it is easier to grade coins with a lot of wear on them or if …
Today’s Mail Bag question comes from Paul (who kindly told me he was a fellow Coloradan). They ask about Uncirculated coin sets and if they should keep them intact as they come from the Mint or break them up to add to their collection. Hi, Greetings from [redacted], Colorado. I have a question about uncirculated sets. Do you break them up or do you keep them in their holders that come from the mint? I …
Today’s Mail Bag question comes from a regular visitor, Evan. He asks I buy bullion coins for my collection and/or investments. It is a great question Evan and one I’m happy to share my thoughts on. Hi, Long time reader of your site. Thanks for it. Where do you buy your bullion coins? I see you post pictures of some of them on Instagram but obviously you can’t buy one from 1988 mint’s website. Thanks. …
Today’s Mail Bag question comes from Randy and it concerns modern coins. Specifically, Randy questions why anyone would collect contemporary coinage given it has little value over face value. Like so many things in this lovely hobby of ours, the answer largely depends on individual collectors and their goals. Hi, I’ve visited your site a few times but I find it kinda useless. All you talk about are modern coins. Why? There is no point …
Today’s Mail Bag question comes from Randy and their question is about a coin grading book. Specifically, they want to know which one is the best one to use for grading their collection as well as learn a little bit more about them. In my view, there is only one answer to Randy’s question. Hi, Thanks for answering my question. I’m just starting out my collection but want to get better and grading my coins. …
Today’s Mail Bag question is one that I suspect many collectors starting out ask: Should I join the American Numismatic Association or should I join the American Numismatic Society. That’s exactly the question that Andrew submitted to the Mail Bag a few weeks ago. Hi, I’m starting out and I’m trying to decide if I should join either the ANA or the ANS. Which you do you suggest? Thanks, Andrew Andrew, the answer is yes! …
Today’s Mail Bag question comes from Krissy and they ask why there isn’t a mobile app available for USCoinNews. It’s a fair question and it comes down to a couple of different factors. Hi, I looked in the App Store for a mobile app for your site but could not find one. Is there one available? If not, are you going to make one? It would be helpful so I don’t have to go to …
Today’s Mail Bag question comes from Andrew and it is a question I suspect more than one reader has in these days of high demand for precious metals – Where can I get daily prices? The truth is, there are a lot of resources out there and all of them report basically the same information. The trick, however, is actually finding them because Google, Bing and other search engines don’t always give the best, most …
Today’s Mail Bag question arrived earlier this week from Randy and they ask what I’m currently focusing on in my collection. It’s a fair question. I don’t talk about my own collection all that much and, like many collectors, I go through phases of what interests me over weeks, months, or years. Hi, Thanks for the site. I find it very helpful. I wanted to ask what you are focusing on in your own coin …