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July 3, 2025

A Button Disguised as a Coin and a Coin Masquerading as a Pin!

I recently stumbled upon two intriguing items that really caught my interest! At first, I didn’t make the connection until I happened to place them side by side. That’s when it hit me just how ironic their pairing was—quite a funny moment! One of them seems to mimic the design of an old gold Indian

July 3, 2025

Twenty $5.00 Star Notes Available!

So something interesting happened to me recently: I came across 20 consecutive $5 star notes! They were all brand new and I got them for just $100 worth of trade. A friend who works at a restaurant stumbled upon these bills when he opened a fresh stack of fives at the start of his shift.

July 3, 2025

Tokens of Fortune and Spirits

Hey there! I had a blast at our coin club last night and ended up with a great collection of new tokens that I picked up, perhaps unintentionally 🙂 It’s hard to resist when you see coins with images of beer and skulls! How often do you find those on coins? Here are some pictures

July 3, 2025

Show & Tell: Coin from a 1755 Spanish Shipwreck

Good morning! I recently received something intriguing from an old friend and couldn’t resist sharing it with you 🙂 One of the first coins I ever acquired myself came from an ancient shipwreck, and I find they’re a fantastic introduction to the world of collecting! Although my friend isn’t a collector, her fascination with this

July 3, 2025

Trade Update: Exchange of 1835 Half Cent for 18th Century Gold Fanam and Cash

I recently made a trade that I thought you’d find interesting! Years ago, when I just started collecting coins and didn’t have much of a clue (“buy the book before the coin,” as they say), I picked up an 1835 “Classic Head” half cent. After several attempts, I finally found it a new home—woohoo! Do

July 3, 2025

Review and Giveaway of the New Silver “Wolfie” Coin!

Hey everyone! I recently got my hands on a fantastic silver coin that was just released this week, exclusively from APMEX.com: the 2015 3/4 oz Silver Canadian Grey Wolf coin. It’s pretty amazing. Just like before, when they launched the Silver Australian Great White Shark coin, one of you will have the chance to win

July 3, 2025

Fortuitous Gilded Coin

Recently, I organized an “Ask J. Money Day,” where folks sent in questions on any topic, and I responded to them. One reader asked about the value of paper currency, which I’ll cover in a separate post, but after chatting with her for a bit, I discovered she had a historical gold coin from her

July 3, 2025

The Remarkable Susan B.

This weekend, I picked up some intriguing items while visiting yard sales! One in particular caught me by surprise—a stunning Susan B. Anthony dollar. Whenever I visit yard or estate sales, I always head straight for the jewelry boxes. They often contain the most valuable items, and every so often, you can find coins there

July 3, 2025

Ways to Enhance Your Appreciation for Coins

Today, I wanted to share a little routine I have with my coins after acquiring them through trades or purchases. I recently talked about how I decide whether they go into the “box” or the “binder.” However, before they become part of either collection, I like to keep them on my desk beneath my computer

July 3, 2025

The Ultimate 5-Step Guide to Collecting Coins

Hey everyone! I’ve got a fantastic article to share today for those who are new to coin collecting or are interested in starting. When I first began, I had no idea what I was doing, so I hope this helps give you all a better start! This advice comes from the team at Coin World,