Get Started Collecting Coins - United States Mint
2024年10月25日 · The Sheldon coin grading scale is used to determine a coin’s value, based on factors such as how well the coin was made, how much wear it’s developed, and the luster. A coin is assigned a number between 1 and 70, as well as an adjective such as poor, good, very fine, or mint state. The grade is listed as “MS-70” or “F-15”.
Collecting Basics - United States Mint
Coins have a rich history, making collecting a rewarding hobby. People collect coins for many reasons, including historic or artistic value, or to invest in coins for potential long-term profit.
Coin and Medal Archive - United States Mint
2024年10月2日 · The Mint produces precious metal coins for collectors and investors in proof, uncirculated, and bullion finishes. Proof and uncirculated coins are collected for their limited mintage numbers, while bullion coins offer a way to invest in …
Gift Ideas | Coin Collector Gifts, Collectible Coins | US Mint
Gifts for Coin Collectors Share in their joy of coin collecting this holiday season with a magnificent gift from the U.S. Mint—made just for the numismatist on your list! Our selection of sets, including our classic Annual Sets, proof sets, and limited edition sets, are delightful treasures to continue—or encourage—the tradition of coin ...
Coin Collecting 101 - United States Mint
Books, coin shops, or online coin forums. Find your coin community to make friends, learn more about the hobby, and build a great collection. Places to Sell or Trade? Go where people understand your coin’s value. Auction sites. Local coin shops. Coin conventions. Coin Clubs. Find coin clubs in the American Numismatic Association data base.
Commemorative Coins - United States Mint
2025年1月7日 · Since the modern commemorative coin program began in 1982, the United States Mint has raised more than $506,301,189 in surcharges to help build new museums, maintain national monuments like the Vietnam War Memorial, preserve historical sites like George Washington’s home, support various Olympic programs, and much more.
Collectible and Investment Coins - United States Mint
2024年11月26日 · Produced for collectors, proof and uncirculated precious metal coins range in composition. They can be gold, silver, platinum, or palladium of varying ounces or karats. The term “proof” refers to a specialized minting process that begins by manually feeding burnished coin blanks into presses fitted with special dies.
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Coin Term Glossary - United States Mint
2024年10月30日 · Business Strike: A coin produced for general circulation (as opposed to a proof or uncirculated coin specially made for collectors) Bust: A portrait on a coin, usually including the head, neck and upper shoulders. Clad Coinage: Coins that have a core and outer layer made of different metals. Since 1965, all circulating U.S. dimes, quarters ...
Coins Gold Silver Collectible | US Mint Catalog Online
Shop the US Mint selection of coins including gold, silver, platinum, program coins, annual and proof sets, commemorative and uncirculated coins.