WWW.US Mint.gov. The U.S. Mint is a Government manufacturer of American Currency, Coinage, Medals and Medallions.

WWW.Merrick Mint.com. The Merrick Mint is a private company, not affiliated with the U.S. Mint or any Government agency.

WWW.JPs Corner.com. JP's Corner is a manufacturer of Air-Tite Coin-tainers. A great source for protecting coins long term.

WWW.Pouch Mart.com. Pouch Mart.com s A Manufacturer Of Velvet-Velour Bags Commonly Used To Carry Or transport Jewlery Or Precious Stones And Gems. A Great Source For Segregating Coins By Sets.

WWW.Kit Co.com Kit Co.com Is A Precious Metals Wholesaler. It Also Post Daily Stock Market Prices And Offers Various Products In The Precious Metals Market.

WWW.U.S. Inflation Calculator.com. U.S. Inflation Calculator Is A Programed Equation On The Internet For Determining The Future Value Of An Item When Its Origin Date And Its Origin Value Are Both Known. Separately And Apart; Intrinsic Value, Condition And Rarety Can All Potentially Increase Its Value Substantially.

Rarety In Mintage, Condition From Its Manufacturing And Desirabilty Are The 3 Pillars Of Coin-Collecting. Rarety Refers To The Number Of Coins Minted, Authorized By The U.S. Congress. Condition Refers To Whether A Coin Was Fully Struck By The Minting Process. An Auction Is The Only Quantifiable Measurement For Desirabilty.

The Storage of Coins should be contained in something durable and clean. Multiple sources of protection from sunlight and humidity can include velvet bags, paper-wrapping and manufactured 'coin-tainers'. Coins and their containers should be examined periodically for damage or ware. These periodic maintenence should be done in private with great care and enjoyment.

Coin Collecting is a hobby and a Art Form. Noone should get involved in collecting coins for the purpose of resale unless they are specifically licensed and are able to get special pricing with wholesalers. People, like myself are attached to things for sentimental reasons or because of its beauty and craft. Unlike stamps that can be easily damage, coin are durable and can be easily protected from the elements. Coins also have intrinsic value unlike stamps, they are simply made of paper. Silver and gold are comodity standards which contains and holds significant value because of its makeup and may be reshaped into something new.

Many people who I have spoken to over my lifetime, about coin-collecting have asked me how much would my collection be worth if it was sold. These people are not collectors. They are sellers. People who are coin-collectors don't ask what a coin is worth. They usally ask about the coin's providence or authenticity or if there is a story behind the coin. Like the content, certifications such as; first day of issue, its grading, mintage and specific markings. The strategy for buying coins should be to qualify it as being authentic. Then, taking the time to do the reseach for its true value and then placing a value on the coin, where the seller is force to carry the loss and the buyer can profit. This is called a motivated seller. Buyers beware of motivated sellers. 'Do dilligence' is the secret to successful coin-collecting.

Just like trying to sell a coin. First you must determine the true retail value of the coin. Then if you have multiples of that coin, consider only the least valuable coin of that set. When considering a sale, never present more than the coin(s) you have research for sale and never sell the coin(s) for less than your ask or more if they are willing to pay.

I believe that over a lifetime, anyone can accumulate a treasure. The problem with a treasure is that we are all programmed to seek and possess a treasure, especially those with a criminal mind and a perpencity for theft. It is my belief, that the best way to secure a treasure is to not discuss your ownership or its existence further than a very small circle of your immediate family.

Some coin-collectors believe the hobby is to maintain a log of appraised values of each coin and update those appraisals periodically with some frequency. It may behoove others to consider getting an inflation calculator. See Above 'Inflation Calculator'. If You Know The Date Of The Item And The Original Purchase Price, You Can Then Estimate The Appreciation Of Inflation. This Does Not Include Its Intrinsic Or Rarety Values. There Are Many Coin Catalogs To Choose From For The Purpose Of Pricing Coins.