July 2025 – Page 5 – Thebalanccemoney

July 4, 2025

The Penny Kingpin!

This week brought me an amazing note from a fellow coin enthusiast—check it out: ******* Hey J. Money, Hope you and your family are doing well since we last chatted a couple months ago. Remember I was just about to get my $1,000 worth of half dollars? Well, here’s how it went: the first box

July 4, 2025

Ooh La La! The Allure of French Francs!

The enjoyable task of exploring my safe continues! This time, I came across three old Franc coins from the late 1800s and early 1900s. I’m not sure why I separated them from the original set, but they’re truly delightful to look at! There’s something about “vintage” and “France” that pairs beautifully together. We should definitely

July 4, 2025

An Interview with J. Money: 9 Questions Answered

One of the things I love most about collecting, besides the coins themselves, is the fascinating history and the people involved. It’s no wonder that columns like “coin finds” in Coins magazine have recently had to expand their page count – everyone enjoys hearing about the exciting adventures of coin collectors! We love those intriguing

July 4, 2025

Hello! Enjoy a Complimentary Annual Membership to the ANA!

Hey everyone! Exciting news: Starting next week, the ANA is offering FREE one-year memberships. If you’ve ever considered joining, now’s the chance! I’ve been a Life Member for about three years now, and I’ve been loving it! For more details on what’s included and how to join, check out this link: Free One-year American Numismatic

July 4, 2025

The Life of a Coin Dealer: An Inside Look

Hey guys! I’ve got an awesome guest post today from my new friend Jesse Gernigin, who happens to be a coin dealer. We’ve been chatting via email, and when I asked if he’d share his experience of owning a coin shop—a dream many of us have had—he kindly agreed. I hope you enjoy reading this

July 4, 2025

The Type of Letter I Adore :)

As I continue my safe excavation, I’m uncovering all sorts of lost treasures ready for a fresh round of appreciation! This time, I came across a note from my fellow blogger at DoneByForty.com, who kindly sent me this last year. I owe him an apology for sitting on it even longer—sorry about that, buddy! To

July 4, 2025

The Most Unusual Coin Holder You’ll Ever Encounter?

I’m going through a friend’s collection and came across this double-sided coin holder! It’s both the ugliest and the prettiest coin holder I’ve ever seen! LOL… Take a look: [For context] [Side view] [Is that the back?] It looks like it should open from both ends, but unfortunately, it only opens from one. However, if

July 4, 2025

Newest Acquisition: 1834 Capped Bust Half Dime!

Are you here because I mentioned “bust” coins? 😉 This week, I snagged a real gem, friends: an 1834 “bust” half dime. Back then, the U.S. was too sophisticated for nickels, haha, and they seemed to prefer their coins on the smaller side! These coins are some of the tiniest ever minted in the U.S.,

July 4, 2025

7 Essential Tips for Beginners on Safeguarding Your Coins

Hey everyone! I’ve got another guest post to share with you, this time with CoinAdvisor.com, on how to keep your coins safe. We’ll be returning to regular blogging soon—it’s just been a hectic time getting some other projects wrapped up. Sorry about that! I’m still collecting coins in my spare time, but I haven’t had

July 4, 2025

Invasion of the Silver Dimes!

I spent the weekend at my mother-in-law’s, and discovered her sister—aunt by marriage?—has been holding onto a stash of silver dimes at the bank for decades. I offered to evaluate them for her, and she was excited. So was I! Here’s the backstory: In the early ’60s, her father lent her some money for something,