July 2025 – Page 7 – Thebalanccemoney

July 4, 2025

The Place Where I Store My Coins

I’m not entirely sure why, but this might just be my favorite post to write here. There’s something intriguing about discovering where people stash their treasures—especially the valuable ones. Just like how money is often a taboo topic, sharing pictures of people’s coin collections might be too! Today, I’ll be sharing a peek into my

July 4, 2025

“Forgery Leads to Death”

How’s that for discouraging counterfeiting! 🙂 I saw this phrase on an old colonial note that a friend showed me. The more I looked at it, the more I thought it would be a great addition to my collection. So, we ended up making a trade! I actually got two of his old colonial notes

July 4, 2025

The Tale of a Coin Collection

Hi everyone! I recently received a delightful story via email that reminded me of all of you. 😊 I’ve been a bit absent lately, but let’s jump-start this blog and keep the excitement of collecting alive! I’ve continued my collecting endeavors behind the scenes and even launched a new service to help folks inventory and

July 4, 2025

Mysterious Coin from the 1700s?!

A client recently sent me a photo of an inherited coin from her great-grandfather, who used to work at a grist mill. Naturally, I stopped everything to dive into some research! 😉 I didn’t have a picture of the front of the coin, but before you read any further, want to guess what it might

July 4, 2025

Two Exquisite Gold Coins to Admire…

Remember that 1955 Doubled Die Penny from last month? Well, if you thought that was rare, wait until you see these! They’re priced at an impressive $299,000 and $95,000, respectively. It’s always fun to dream, isn’t it? Let’s talk about two incredibly rare 22-karat gold coins. Each weighs about 17 ounces and features artwork by

July 4, 2025

Coins Delivered in a Mail Parcel!

I recently received an amazing package in the mail from a fellow blogger and bank teller, Ben, over at The Wealth Gospel. I knew he was sending something because he emailed me a few weeks ago, but I expected maybe 4-5 coins. Instead, I received 75! Happy birthday to me! 🙂 I spent a good

July 4, 2025

Creative Ways to Repurpose Your Old Red Books

Recently, I decided to declutter and stumbled across six old red books I’ve held onto since I began collecting in summer 2012. I believed I’d never part with them because I’m often obsessed with things I love. However, I soon realized they were just gathering dust on my shelves. If I truly want to embrace

July 4, 2025

Is This Really You?

I recently acquired three new foreign coins for my collection, one of which is a Mexican Reale (get it?). Although I usually focus on U.S. coins, I can’t resist beautiful old coins, especially when they appear more captivating than the mint sets I don’t care much for (I’m not really into modern coins). Here’s some

July 4, 2025

Is One Side of Your Stamped Penny Missing?

Hey everyone! It’s been a while, right? Are you still adding to your collection? Have you picked up anything new or exciting lately? Although I haven’t been active on the blog, I’ve been busy behind the scenes. I’ve started helping folks liquidate their unwanted collections again (Best. Job. Ever.), and I have to say, I’m

July 4, 2025

What’s Inside Kyle’s Shoebox?

Three years ago, a blogger friend of mine left a comment on this blog, playfully mentioning a box of old coins he had inherited. At the time, I didn’t give it much thought. However, over the years, people seemed more interested in that box than any blog post I’ve written! Here are some recent comments: