What is coin grading?

Coin grading is the manual process of determining the grade or physical condition of a coin. Grading a coin is one of the key factors in determining its value. A coin’s grade is determined by five criteria: strike, preservation, luster, color, and attractiveness. The most commonly used coin grading scale ranges from 1-70. This system …

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Is it okay to clean coins?

Is it okay to clean coins? Having a nice shiny uncirculated coin directly from the roll is a feeling most people can appreciate. Coins have beautiful designs and are very detailed when fresh from a roll or circulation. Over time, coins can become dirty due to things like fingerprints, oxidation and overall dirt and grime …

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What are error coins?

What the heck is an error coin and how do I find one? Normally when you find a coin straight from the mint it is pristine and shiny. On a rare occasion, error coins can slip through the cracks and end up in circulation. These error coins are usually known as mint made errors which …

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