Baby Boomer Pocket Change

When is the Next Coin and Stamp Event in Your Area?

I am so excited that I found a locator for coin and stamp events. Not sure if it is international but for sure it is an easy way to locate a coin or stamp related  show or event in the US.

Just scroll down and locate your state and the options will appear.

Tags: coin and stamp show locator

Mint Has Stopped Making Nickels and Dimes

There will be very few circulating dimes and nickels for 2009. Read this article to fine out why the production of dimes and nickels have been stopped.

Tags: dimes and nickels, low circulation of dimes and nickels

Did You Know That Some of The New Presidental Dollar Coins May Have Errors

I just recently read about some of the errors on the new presidental dollar coins. There is a great, easy to read, book on error coins  by Brian Allen and Ken Potter. It is called: Strike It Rich with Pocket Change.

One of the most interesting errors are found on the edge of the coins. You see, the new coins have writing on the edges. Some are missing writing, for example and that makes it an error coin. Of course the book shows you great pictures and indicate other errors as well as the average value.

Why is this important?

There are collectors that specialize in error coins. They will pay for coins to add to their collection as well as sell coins that have certain types of errors. Trust me, after you read this book  you will never look at any coin, regardless of the date, the same way you did before.

Now if you want to really see some error coins that are selling just go to an online auction like Ebay and search for error coins. That will be fun and educational.

Tags: coins, Error Coins, presidental dollars

Unopened Bags of Puerto Rico Coins Purchased at Mint Go For Higher Price on Ebay

I am observing that Puerto Rico Quarters are selling for higher than the purchase price from the Us Mint on Ebay. I am told that it is because the mintage was low for these new quarters.

I am sure there are other reasons but for now I see where an intial investment in these uncirculated coins is a good thing.

I was also told that you should not open the bag. The reason is because some collectors want to search the bag themselves for error coins.

In additon investors who purchased both mint marks, (S and D) are getting greater value. I am still very new at this so any insights from others would be appreciated.

Tags: coins, puerto rico quarters

Are Mint Sets Good Investments?

As I continue to dig deeper into my theraputic and insightful journey into coin collecting I am in awe of the super great experts in the field. One of them, Susan Headley, I will often post information from her blog.

I have recently gotten excited about the cool mint sets. Not only do they make great gifts but they can be good investments. Now this article does not cover every mint set ever made but it gives you some good wise advice. You could  also start reading books like, United States Proof Sets and Mint Sets, 1936-2002. This is another way to learn more about mint sets.

 Now, take a few minutes to read this information post by Ms. Headley on ways to decide which mint sets are a good investment.

Tags: coin investments, investments, mint sets

Gold, Silver and Platinum Coins Minted Prior to Pope’s Arrival in The Czech Republic

Coins are being minted to prepare for a visit by the Pope in the Czech Republic . I am finding that it is important to pay attention to coins that have a low mintage. The value of low mintage coins can be high over time. Hence, the coins that are being minted in may have value later.

Read this special article in Commodity Online.

What do you think?

Tags: coin mintage, gold, platinum, silver

Can You Believe That Someone Discovered a 1943-S Lincoln Cent Error?

I found a great site full of radio archives of radio shows all about coins. It is called Coin Talk Radio. So every now and then I will present some of their segments.  I am sure many savvy baby boomer coin experts will be the stars of some of these shows. I am going to tune in right now.

This  segment  features many guests including dealer Emil Torp and his rare discovery of a 1943-S Lincoln cent struck on a dime planchet, ANA Convention Manager Brenda Bishop, Kevin Brown of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and collector Paul Whitna from the floor of the National Money Show in Portland, Oregon.  And as always, host Bob Van Ryzin has the latest in hobby headlines.

Tags: coin collecting, money, penny lincoln 1943-s