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OverviewA complete Indian Cent collection includes two varieties of coins from 1864. This is because in 1864 the Indian Head Cent transitioned from a Copper-Nickel (88% copper, 12% nickel) compositi … read more

Be Aware that Fake Silver is in the MarketplaceSilver buyers should be aware that there is a significant amount of fake silver in the marketplace, including silver coins and silver bullion. A minima … read more

What is a mint mark?A mint mark is an abbreviation that denotes the minting facility that a coin was manufactured in. There have been 8 mints in the United States since the first national mint opene … read more

Protect and Organize Coins Coin collectors new to the hobby soon realize that coins need to be protected, both from mishandling and from the environment so that they will not deteriorate in qualit … read more

The Quality Collectible Coins Proxy coin is now available in the following size diameters:18 mm for US Dimes and some small gold pieces.19 mm for US Small Cents, including Flying Eagle, Indian, and Li … read more