In 1861, North Carolina issued a 5-cent bill. (image on right). More info on wikipedia.Pocahontas appeared on the back of the $20 bill in 1875.One of the first American coins were half dimes (“dismes”), which were struck in 1792. (see image below)...
it was not strictly enforced until the early 1880s, and very small denomination gold coins (25¢, 50¢ and $1.00) continued to be issued out of California. Over 570 varieties of these have been identified, and due to their relatively low cost, are popular with collectors. Beware though...
Serious collectors store their coins very carefully.C. People enjoy learning about coins and their history.D. They like the challenge of finding rare or unusual coins.E. Collecting is a popular hobby with people all around the world.F. Each quarter has a picture that represents something ...
with better reverse detail, and in my opinion, that warranted a $15 premium. The price differential had nothing to do with PCGS vs. NGC. After I pointed out this difference, and explained why, to some collectors, it is worth paying a little more for a better coin, he grasped my point...
THESE WEBSITES ARE PURPOSELY SET UP iN SUCH A WAY TO COLLECT THE EMAIL ADDRESSES OF COLLECTORS, WHICH UNDERMINES YOUR COIN BUSINESS. IN THE PAST 30 YEARS, WE NEVER HAVE & NEVER WILL DO THAT. If you are a collector or dealer in worldwide coins, bullion, medals, tokens, currency or cas...
Location: North Carolina PostedDecember 15, 2008 I mostly collect PCGS and NGC PF69 graded coins because that's my financial situation, Sometimes I come across a 70 that's affordable. But I was wondering if purchasing 2 or 3 coin sets that were graded 69 or in the original mint package ...
We moved to Paradise, California in the spring of 1980 and were immediately attracted to the natural beauty of the local canyons and rivers. Like early immigrants to California, Bill came down wih gold fever and had to experience gold mining for himself. We bought gold pans, shovels, and ...
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In 2017, the South African Mint produced a 50th Year Anniversary Silver Krugerrand in two styles for collectors: Proof Strike in box with certificate of authenticity and “Premium Uncirculated”, both carrying a higher premium than typical bullion investment coins. 2018 marked the first year o...
Ok for all you coin collectors out there. Maine is currently in the process of selecting our first Maine coin, the first to be minted in the New England states if I am not mistaken. You might want to check out our website at www.geocachingmaine.org to have a look at our sel...