Welcome to WM8C's Coin Collecting
Coin And Currency Collecting News
Coin show continues to draw wide variety of collectors
PERRY -- To those who think that coin collecting is a quaint hobby of yesteryear, this weekend’s Middle Georgia Coin and Currency Show at the Georgia National Fairgrounds told a different story. Between 5,000 and 7,000 attended the 50th edition of the show, some to see what was available for purchase and some to see what the value was for the coins they brought in to be evaluated.
Read more...From Confederate currency to coins of today, it's all included at the coin show
The Low Country Coin Club is holding their Winter Show at the Exchange Park this weekend.
Read more...Rare 'Double Eagle' 1933 coin worth $7.6 MILLION goes on show in UK for first time
Nearly half a million of the $20 gold coins were minted in 1933 in the midst of the Great Depression but only 13 are known to exist today.
Read more...Business Insight: The many sides of turning coins into cash
Business Insight: The many sides of turning coins into cash Published Feb 3, 2012 08:30AM MDT Steve Deeds, founder of Morgan Gold, a California-based company that specializes in gold coinage, says that in a down economy many people find a hobby or investment in the precious metal content of coins. What’s the best way to get started? Coin collecting is one of the most rewarding hobbies, but most ...
Read more...What Is Legal Tender?
The topic of legal tender is one of the most misunderstood parts of coin collecting. By definition, legal tenser is money that can be used to: “Pay debts, both private and public.” Please note “can” rather than “must.”
Read more...eBay Bans Listings for Replica Coins
eBay is banning listings for replica coins effective February 20. According to spokesperson Johnna Hoff, the policy update was based on feedback from coin collectors, buyers and sellers. "We expect this update to help people shop and sell more confidently within the coin category on eBay," she said.
Read more...Sparta resident donates religious relic, ancient coins to Catholic parish and school
Submitted Photo - Children at St. Michael’s Elementary School in Netcong peruse the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton relic and ancient coin collection donated by Sparta resident Angelo Diaz.
Read more...