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21 Jul 2022

Toning on Coins: What You Should Know

Toned coins are coins with lustrous colors that make them worth an extra premium. Usually they make them look very nice but sometimes they can turn dark black colors that don’t add to the eye appeal of the coin. Lots of coins can tone but usually silver coins tone the best. Gold and copper don’t usually tone supper well but in some instances they can have really nice toning. Most collectors like toning since it adds color to the coin but some say it is distracting to the design or maybe it doesn’t look like very nice toning. Toning usually occurs over a period of time like around 20 years, although there are some exceptions. Toning is usually caused by sulfur or oxygen that reacts to the coins' metal therefore giving it colors, usually around the sides of coins. Other things like moisture or heat can also add to the toning or make it even more lustrous. Toning can also be caused by certain coin folders, albums, or holders because they have sulfur in them.

19 Jul 2022

A Guide Book of United States Commemorative Coins 2nd Edition Book Review

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Now you may be wondering, how do you get so much information about the classic commemorative coins for your blog. Although there is a lot of online research that I do there is a book that I got recently that explains pretty much everything you would want to know about the U.S. commemorative coins. A Guide Book of United States Commemorative Coins 2nd Edition is a great book if you want to start collecting commemoratives, have an interest in them, or even know a lot about them already. Q. David Bowers who is a very famous numismatist and� has written countless numismatic books takes a deep dive into the commemoratives.

17 Jul 2022

1936 Albany, New York, Charter Commemorative Half Dollar

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Here is another blog on a 1936 classic commemorative, the 1936 Albany, New York, Charter commemorative coin. This is a really nice coin and is also really expensive because of the low distribution. Enjoy the blog!

13 Jul 2022

YN Auction Review #7, July 2022

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This months YN auction is almost over so YN's get your bids in! This auction I bid on every lot because they were all cool and unique.

13 Jul 2022

The V.D.B Controversy

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Currently I am at the International Juggling Association Convention and am having lots of fun here in Iowa. I had this blog drafted and decided to post it today. I'm sure you have heard about the V.D.B Controversy before but I will put a little bit more detail in this blog on it. Enjoy!

06 Jul 2022

The Upcoming Designs and Programs for U.S. Quarters

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As many years of U.S. quarters have gone on, many creative, artistic designs have come out of this denomination. The first coin series for coins started with the State Quarter Program. Every year five designs from each of our many states/U.S. territories were put onto quarters. In 2010, they did the same thing except with� National Parks called the "America the Beautiful" coin series, which they also made into 5 oz silver bullion coins. In 2021, the reverse featured George Washington and his men crossing the Delaware, and Washington appears to be holding a Coke bottle :) . Today, in 2022, the Women's Quarter Program has started with memorable U.S. women who have made accomplishments of all sorts. This program will go on through 2025.

02 Jul 2022

1936 Wisconsin Territorial Centennial Classic Commemorative Half Dollar

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This is my second blog on a 1936 Classic Commemorative coin. I really love commemorative coins from 1936 and decided to research them and make an exhibit about 1936 Classic Commems. There were a total of 16 commems minted in 1936 that were only minted in 1936. So, enjoy this blog about the 1936 Wisconsin Territorial Centennial Classic Commem!

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