The table below shows an example of the U.S. dollar’s declining purchasing power over the last 50 years. Year Consumer Price Index (CPI) Purchasing Power (Relative to base year) 1970 38.8 1.00 1980 82.4 0.47 1990 130.7 0.30 2000 172.2 0.23 2010 218.1 0.18 2020 260.2 0.15 US Dollar Purchasing The table below shows an…
The 1965 quarter is a 25-cent coin issued by the United States Mint as part of the Washington quarter series. The Washington quarter, first minted in 1932, features the profile of President George Washington on the obverse side, designed by sculptor John Flanagan. According to CoinTrackers this coin is worth between $1-$35.00 based on condition….
The 1957 Silver Dollar Certificate can be worth as much as $250 USD. This piece of American History can be found in varying conditions and these conditions each have their own prospective values. Condition Value Uncirculated (UNC, 60-70) $250 Extremely Fine (EF, 50-58) $125 Very Fine (VF, 35-50) $85 Fine (F, 20-35) $45 Very Good…
Perfect example of an MS-64 Wheat Penny that has been graded accordingly. Read this page to learn more about what specifications are required to make the MS-64 graded. Based off the Sheldon grading scale. A penny graded MS-64, or Mint State 64, is a coin that falls within the Sheldon Coin Grading Scale, a system…
Silver again has topped 30 a troy ounce this week, and this was to be expected as the Christmas season is over and because there is further speculation by investors that precious metals and commodities are a safe haven.
A Blast from the Past and a Glimpse into the Future Gold and silver market prices have always been an important indicator of the global economic stability. This article explores 2023 market conditions for gold and silver, compares them to a previous decades, and predicts their future performance. Additionally, we detail how these precious metals…
The 1957b Silver Dollar Certificate can be worth as much as $160 USD. This piece of American History can be found in varying conditions and these conditions each have their own prospective values. Condition Value Uncirculated (UNC, 60-70) $140 Extremely Fine (EF, 50-58) $80 Very Fine (VF, 35-50) $40 Fine (F, 20-35) $15 Very Good…
Unearthing the World’s Most Astonishing Coin Treasures There have been some remarkable treasures unearthed in the past, a few more astounding than others. This fun little article details five extraordinary coin hoards and their discoveries. From England’s Hoxne Hoard to the Atocha Shipwreck off the coast of Florida. If this becomes popular we’ll be certain…