July 2025 – Page 6 – Thebalanccemoney

July 4, 2025

Ways to Value Your Coins More Deeply

Today, I wanted to share something I do with my coins after acquiring them through trades or purchases. Recently, I blogged about where these coins end up in my collection—either in the “box” or the “binder.” However, before they find their permanent home, I like to keep them on my desk beneath my computer monitor

July 4, 2025

Personalized Coin Display!

Hello, fellow coin enthusiasts! I recently got my hands on an interesting tool and wanted to share it with you all. It’s a custom coin board a friend of mine made to make sorting coins much easier. Isn’t that awesome? He’s really into foreign coins and often sorts through massive amounts, but struggled to find

July 4, 2025

A Bit of Fortune & Drink Tokens

Hey everyone! I got back from our coin club meeting last night with a bunch of interesting new tokens that I picked up by chance. 🙂 It was hard to resist since a few of them have pictures of beer and skulls! When do you ever see that on coins? I’ve attached some photos along

July 4, 2025

A Conversation with Len Penzo: 9 Key Questions

Welcome to our second coin collector interview! This one, like the first (where I interviewed myself), has its quirks as well. 😊 Today, we’re chatting with my good friend and fellow finance blogger, Len Penzo. Len doesn’t consider himself a traditional “collector” in the numismatic sense; instead, he’s interested in safeguarding himself with gold and

July 4, 2025

Victory with Dryer Coins!

Good morning, everyone! I received an email from a friend who was curious about some coins he found, thinking they might be “fake dimes.” After a brief moment of confusion, I did some investigating. It turns out these coins are completely genuine and even have their own name! These are coins that accidentally get left

July 4, 2025

Still Active and Collecting! How About You?

Exploring My Coin Collection It’s been about five months since my last post here (sorry!), but I’m still deeply engaged in collecting coins and currency. The world of numismatics is truly fascinating! Recently, I’ve started focusing on two new areas, and they have really reignited my passion for collecting. I find that having specific goals

July 4, 2025

Saddle Ridge Gold Coin Collection Available for Sale on Amazon!

If you’ve been eagerly waiting to snag some of the Saddle Ridge treasure accidentally unearthed by that California couple out on a walk with their dog, now’s your chance! These gems are officially up for grabs on Amazon.com—but be prepared for their steep prices. Gold pieces, anyone? I checked for the least expensive options and

July 4, 2025

Is This the Tiniest Coin in the World?

Say hello to my new little treasure—a 1½ Pence coin from Great Britain, dating back to 1836! It’s the smallest coin I’ve ever come across, and it’s absolutely adorable! I’ve decided she’s a “she.” 🙂 I traded for it at $27, though its value stands around $33 in “Very Fine” condition. Since picking it up,

July 4, 2025

Headline: Couple Discovers $10 Million in Gold Coins Buried in Their Yard

UPDATE: The Saddle Ridge gold coins are now available for purchase on Amazon! Picture this: you’re strolling through your own yard with your dog when it suddenly uncovers a pot of gold! It’s filled with double eagles over 150 years old! WOW!! Okay, I’m not exactly sure how much the dog was involved, but a

July 4, 2025

Interview with 9-Year-Old Ethan: 9 Questions!

Hello, coin enthusiasts! I’m really excited to introduce today’s edition of 9 Questions, spotlighting a remarkably young and passionate coin collector. Meet Ethan, my newfound favorite 9-year-old! 🙂 (That’s Ethan holding a collection of coins he discovered while metal detecting!) Ethan’s dad reached out to us a while ago, and I’m thrilled to finally share