Join the giveaway I’m hosting over at my finance blog, BudgetsAreSexy.com! We’re offering a chance to win a 1/10 oz. American Gold Eagle coin, a fun pirate-themed book, and a two-hour consulting session. But if I know you pirates, it’s the coin you’re really after, right? Enter for a chance to win in the Pirates

I recently made a trade that I think you’ll find quite interesting! Some years back, when I first started collecting coins, I picked up an 1835 “Classic Head” half cent without fully understanding what I was doing (the old “buy the book before the coin” advice, right?). Finally, after several attempts, I managed to find

Hey everyone! I’m excited to share a fantastic guest post by my new friend and coin dealer, Jesse Gernigin. We’ve exchanged a few emails recently, and I asked him if he’d tell us what it’s like to own a coin shop—something many of us have probably dreamed about! Jesse kindly agreed, and I hope you

If you thought the 1955 Doubled Die Penny from last month was rare, wait until you see these treasures! They’re valued at $299,000 and $95,000, respectively. (Dreaming is always fun, isn’t it?) We’re talking about two incredibly rare 22-karat gold coins, each weighing around 17 ounces and showcasing the artwork of Salvador Dali: Unicorn and

“What’s the value of this coin?” It’s the most asked question in the world of collecting! Friends, family, and even acquaintances often ask me this almost every week. Instead of keeping these intriguing answers buried in emails and chats, I’ve decided to start a new series. Here, we’ll showcase various coins (or currencies) and discuss

Hello, fellow coin enthusiasts! Wishing you all a fantastic New Year! It’s been a while since my last update, but I’m excited to reconnect with the community. After some changes in my life and career, I’m thrilled that coin collecting still holds a cherished spot in my heart. It’s true what they say—a coin collector

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