Coin Collecting - The Hobby of KingsCoin collecting news, information and commentary.Coin Trivia for 27 May 2008- May 27, 2008 1. Where is the mint mark located on a 1974-D dime 2. When was the English half penny discontinued 3. How is the Federal Reserve Bank identified on a modern note 4. What famous kite-flyer is the symbol of the Franklin Mint 5. Where is virtuallyhttp://coincollector.org/archives/005247.html Coin Trivia for 20 May 2008- May 20, 2008 1. What event is commemorated on the reverse of the 1971 dollar 2. What two men were portrayed on the 1983 20-mark commemorative coins of East Germany 3. What coins appear on 1886 $5 silver certificates 4. Through 1984, what official U.S. uncirculated set had the highest issue price of the series 5.http://coincollector.org/archives/005246.html Would you buy a regular quarter for $0.60- May 19, 2008 David Lazarus of the LA Times wrote about the latest World Reserve Monetary Exchange yesterday, discussing their offer of a roll of 50 $1 coins for $124. He notes you can purchase a roll at your bank for the face value of $50. As part of his data gathering work he contacted Monica Wallace at WRME input from several coin dealers, a representative of the American Numismatic Association and the U.S. mint. He also called WRME to place an order. A representative from the U.S. Mint said that...http://coincollector.org/archives/005326.html New Book on Walking Liberty Half Dollars Available- May 15, 2008 (Irvine, CA) - The second book of the "Strategy Guide Series," Collecting and Investing Strategies for Walking Liberty Half Dollars is the perfect tool for the collector or investor of Walking Liberty Half Dollars. As the only book available on the subject today, Ambio completely reevaluates the Walking Liberty Half Dollar series in light of profound changes in the market during the past 20 years. Following a classic date-by-date analysis of each Business Strike from 1916-1947 and Proof...http://coincollector.org/archives/005313.html Coin Trivia for 13 May 2008- May 13, 2008 1. Have pattern coins ever circulated 2. Various countries struck coins for World Food Day. In what year was this 3. Where does the star appear on a modern silver certificate 4. By the ANA's definition, how large must a medallion be 5. The firshttp://coincollector.org/archives/005245.html Steel cents and nickels in our future- May 9, 2008 The numbers just don't add up, as coinflation so adeptly illustrates. The mint pays more to make cents and nickels than their face value. Efforts have begun to remedy the situation. The first pass at a bill is to create steel cents with a copper coating and to use steel in the nickel as well. Mint Director Edmund Moy is not pleased with the demands the bill places on his organization so it's not likely to happen just yet. However it's encouraging to see progress being made in this...http://coincollector.org/archives/005303.html Negotiate Live for Coins Online- May 8, 2008 One of the negatives of buying coins on eBay is the delay between bidding and when you win (or lose) the auction. Unlike a live auction you may have to wait several days before you get to admire your newly acquired coins. A site by the name of fididel.com (pronounced fih-diddle) is trying to put the fun back into buying items (including coins) by letting buyers and sellers negotiate in real time. If they come to an agreement on the price, the sale is made. If not, the buyer moves on and the.http://coincollector.org/archives/005301.html Coin Trivia for 6 May 2008- May 6, 2008 1. Who appears on the obverse of the Cleveland Great Lakes Exposition commemorative half dollar 2. Why are so many coins of Ceylon in shapes other than round 3. When did the motto "In God We Trust" first appear on U.S. paper money 4. A medalet has a diameter no greater than what 5.http://coincollector.org/archives/005244.html World Reserve Monetary Exchange Exclusive - Insider Tells All- May 5, 2008 Here is some information I received from a former call center employee taking calls for the World Reserve Monetary Exchange. They asked not to be identified. Update: 7 May 2008 This post has been removed after receiving a cease and desist from Monica Wallace, Corporate Counsel for the World Reserve Monetary Exchange. Questions for WRME can be directed to custservuni-syn.com.http://coincollector.org/archives/005292.html |