Something that is quite fascinating that many people don’t actually know is the history of that change that sits in your change jar or in your car. For example, did you know that the dime is actual...
7 Really Simple Ways to Tell If Your Diamond Is Fake
Diamonds PictureYou know how when you were a kid, you’d spend Sunday mornings with your mom running errands? Once in awhile you’d probably hit a department store or a jewelry store. You might have ...
65th Anniversary of the 100 Vietnamese Dong Banknote
65th Anniversary 100 Vietnamese Dong Banknote 2016 UncirculatedAfter a long history of conflict and hyperinflation, Vietnam seems to be stabilizing its economy and attracting foreign investment to ...
Sadly, any time there are large amounts of money to be made, crooks are nearby, trying to figure out how to make a fast buck. Given that billions of dollars change hands every year in the silver an...
5 Tips to Avoid Fake Gemstones
Cardinal GemsLike many coins, there are increasing amounts of fake gemstones flooding the market. Natural gemstones are created by nature with no human interference. Jewelers may cut or polish natu...
5 Places Every Coin Lover Should Visit
If you’re a coin collector, you’re probably very familiar with doing these three things: -Buying coins online-Buying from a coin shop-Attending coin shows All of that is fantastic. You should alway...
5 Extremly Rare Gemstones in the World
Red BerylGemstones have long been a reflection of status and wealth. As far back as there have been kings and queens, there have been gems. Be that necklaces, earrings or bracelets, people have bee...
5 Coins to Show Your American Pride
With July 4th on the horizon, we fully expect you to be showing as much American spirit as possible. And since we are the Great American Coin Company, you could probably guess that most of the coin...
5, 10, 20 and 50 Billion Zimbabwe Banknotes
"A billion here, a billion there, and pretty soon you're talking real money"(Everett Dirksen) —unless you’re in Zimbabwe. That quote, famously attributed to the late Senator Everett Dirksen, may h...
50 Thousand Zimbabwe Dollar Banknotes
One of several steps toward admitting that hyperinflation had destroyed Zimbabwe’s economy was taken in 2008 when the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe began issuing extra-large denomination banknotes. The ...
50, 100, 200 and 500 Million Zimbabwe Banknotes
Who wants to be a millionaire? Who doesn’t? Even if for some strange reason you don’t, you surely have family and friends who do. And you can make their dreams come true starting at about the price...
500 - 1 Million Vietnamese Dong Collectible Banknotes
500,000 Vietnamese Dong Banknote VNDPolitical turmoil and monetary trouble seem to go hand-in-hand, and Vietnam is no exception. A French colony from the mid-19th century, a rebellion ousted the Fr...
Bullion, Coins, and Collectibles – Is it Time to Invest?
“Prediction is difficult, especially when dealing with the future”So says an old Danish proverb, misattributed to everyone from Niels Bohr to Yogi Berra. And while we’re certainly no soothsayers, n...
Valcambi Suisse 20 Gram Gold 99.99% CombiBar Individual Mini BarIf you want to spread a little gold around, for the holidays or any other gift-giving occasion 1-Gram Valcambi Suisse 99.99% Pure Gol...
Coin collecting can be a fascinating pastime—in fact it’s one of the oldest hobbies in the world. It can also be lucrative if you know what to look for and find it at the right price. So how do you...
Beautiful $10 and $20 U.S. Gold Certificates for Festive Gift-Giving
1922 $20 Gold Certificate - Purchase by the GradeThe relationship of gold to U.S. money has a long, interesting, and often controversial, history. For the better part of two hundred years, the U.S....