A coin can survive a century of circulation and still be damaged by the wrong holder. That is the lesson behind today’s Daily Mint. We’re looking at practical coin collecting tips, the best way to store coin collections, the famous 1943 bronze cent, and the chemical problem collectors should avoid at all costs: PVC. We’ll […]
Hero image by Lost Dutchman Rare Coins, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. Welcome to today’s edition of The Daily Mint. If you follow our coin collecting podcast, you know that the best collecting lessons often come from a single coin. Today, that coin is the 1916 Standing Liberty quarter. We’ll look at […]
Welcome to today’s edition of The Daily Mint. Whether you are sorting through old pocket change at your kitchen table or hunting for rare gold pieces at a major convention, we are glad you are here. Grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and let us dive into the latest numismatic stories, practical grading tips, […]
Welcome to today’s edition of The Daily Mint. Whether you are sorting through inherited jars of change or searching for key-date upgrades for your album, every collector loves a good numismatic treasure hunt. Today, we are diving into the legendary 1909-S VDB penny, looking at practical counterfeit coin detection methods, refreshing our memory on ANA […]
Welcome back to another edition of The Daily Mint! Whether you are sorting through rolls of pocket change on your kitchen table or hunting for high-grade key dates, numismatics is a rewarding hobby. But keeping your collection safe and growing your knowledge takes a few fundamental tools. Today, we are looking at how to protect […]
Welcome to August! As summer rolls into its final month, the numismatic world is buzzing with excitement. Whether you are sorting through old pocket change on your kitchen table or preparing your exhibit cases for the biggest convention of the year, there is always something fascinating happening in our hobby. In today's Daily Mint digest, […]
Welcome to today’s edition of The Daily Mint for July 30, 2026. Whether you are checking pocket change for rare dates or hunting down key-date gold and silver at a local bourse, coin collecting remains one of the most rewarding hobbies in the world. At The Coin Show, we love exploring every corner of numismatics. […]
Welcome to today's edition of The Daily Mint! Whether you are sorting through inherited jars of old currency or hunting for rare key dates at a weekend convention, understanding how numismatics works keeps your hobby fun and rewarding. Today, we are breaking down ANA grading standards, essential counterfeit coin detection techniques, and why proper coin […]
Welcome back to The Daily Mint. This July 26, 2026 edition is all about practical summer collecting. If you’ve been digging through flea markets, stopping at garage sales, or checking your change jar after a long week, this one’s for you. Today we’re talking about smart summer hunting, how to submit coins for grading, what […]
Welcome to The Daily Mint, your daily dose of numismatic news and insights brought to you by The Coin Show. Whether you are a seasoned pro or just started checking your pocket change for silver, we’re glad you’re here. In today’s edition, we are diving deep into one of the most iconic "Holy Grails" of […]
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