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Author Archive : Kierstin S.

Coin returns turn curiosity in to full-blown collecting excitement!

About a year ago, I had the privilege of meeting a cool little guy named Sam. He’s a Webelos Cub Scout who’s resourceful, crafty and loves to build things. After he found out I

There’s no time like the “present”…
How to Kick Start a Collection During the Holidays!

There’s nothing like time spent with family over the holidays. People come from near and far for a few special, heartwarming days with their loved ones. Only sometimes, once you get together, it can

“Riding the Rails” with Hobo Nickels

Recently, I’ve seen a few replica rounds out there that copy some designs from the old “hobo nickels.” Turns out, these coins have a history that stretches back further than I thought! Sometime around

They’re out there… here are
5 Ways You Can Avoid Falling Victim to Counterfeit Coins

There’s been a lot of buzz lately in the numismatic world about counterfeit coins – especially those coming from China. Counterfeiting is as old as coins themselves. However, the biggest problem with these newer