Complete Coin Guides

By GovMint:What is the best way to store your coin collection, and why does it matter? What can damage your coins? From choosing the best coin holder to learning about potential threats to your stored coins, this guide will cover everything you need to know about properly storing and protecting your coin collection. Let’s begin!Table of Contents Why Properly Storing Your Coin Collection  Matters The Vulnerabilities of Precious Metal Coins What Damages Coins? Where Is the Safest Place to Store Coins? What Can You Do to Prevent Damage to Your Coins? Which Coin Holder Should You Use? Where to Buy Coin HoldersWhy Properly Storing Your Coin Collection Matters Properly storing your coin collection matters if you want to preserve your coin’s condition and cultural and historical appeal. Coins are vulnerable to damage from various factors such as humidity, air, and temperature changes. Additionally, mishandling your coins can lead to physical harm, such as scratches or dings.…

GOVMINTThe Morgan Silver Dollar is one of the most iconic U.S. coins, known for its striking design and historical significance. This guide covers everything you need to know about collecting Morgan Dollars, including its history, grading, buying tips, and best storage practices to help you build your collection.Table of Contents What Are Morgan Silver Dollars? How Many Morgan Dollars Are Left? Key Features and Designs of Morgan Silver Dollars What Mints Produced the Morgan Silver Dollar? What Is the Composition of the Morgan Silver Dollar? What Is the Difference Between a Morgan Silver Dollar and a Regular Silver Dollar? Popular Morgan Silver Dollar Coins Common Date Morgan Silver Dollars 1921 Morgan Silver Dollar 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar Modern 99.9% Fine Morgan Series  How to Collect Morgan Silver Dollar Coins: Tips for Beginners How to Store & Handle Your Morgan Dollars How to Organize Your Morgan Dollar Coins Where to Buy Morgan Silver Dollar Coins &…

By GovMint:If you’re a coin collector who has just stumbled on the Paris Mint without any prior knowledge, this guide is for you. We’ll cover everything you need to know about the Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint) and how you can acquire modern and vintage French coins produced by this mint. Table of Contents What Is the Paris Mint? What Coins Does the Paris Mint Produce? When Did the Euro Enter France? Coins of the Paris Mint Franc Napoleon Coin First Steps On the Moon 1 Franc Europa Star Series “French Rooster” 20-Franc Gold Coin History of United States Independence Series 2024 Liberty and Sower Silver and Gold Coins  How to Collect Old French Coins Where to Buy French Coins Start Your Coin Collection with GovMint What Is the Paris Mint? The Paris Mint, known as the Monnaie de Paris, is France’s oldest institution and a government-run entity responsible for producing the country’s national currency. With a history spanning over 1,000 years, it was…

By GovMint: If you’re curious to learn more about the Canadian Silver Maple Leaf coin, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll cover everything you need to know, including its history, features, and how you and other coin enthusiasts can add it to your collection.Table of Contents What Are Silver Maple Leaf Coins? Where Are Silver Maple Leaf Coins Minted? What Is the Purity of a Canadian Maple Leaf? Features and Designs of the Silver Maple Leaf Coin What Are Privy Marks? How Can You Tell if a Silver Maple Leaf Coin Is Real? Bullion Silver Maple Leaf Coins Collectible Silver Maple Leaf Coins How Does the Silver Maple Leaf Coin Compare to Other Popular Silver Coins? Silver Maple Leaf Coin Editions Are Silver Maple Leafs Legal Tender? Where to Buy Silver Maple Leaf Coins Build Your Coin Collection with GovMintWhat Are Silver Maple Leaf Coins? Silver Maple Leafs are popular one-ounce Canadian silver coins that first appeared in 1988. They debuted following the success…

By GovMint: The U.S. Mint has produced the nation’s currency for over two centuries, creating both circulating coins and collectible pieces. This guide explores the Mint’s rich history, from its founding to its modern-day operations, while offering collectors insights on starting or expanding their U.S. coin collections.Table of Contents What Is the U.S. Mint? U.S. Mint Branches Active U.S. Mint Branches Inactive U.S. Mint Branches Coin and Medal Programs of the U.S. Mint Bullion Coins Collectible Coins Commemorative Coins How Are Coins Made in the U.S. Mint? Can I Get Coins from the U.S. Mint? How to Purchase Coins from the U.S. Mint Visit GovMint Today to Start Your CollectionWhat Is the U.S. Mint? The U.S. Mint, founded in 1792 by the Coinage Act, was established by Congress and overseen by the first director, David Rittenhouse, under President George Washington. Created to produce the nation’s coins, the Mint has been essential to the U.S. economy, issuing…

By GovMint: What is the Fairmont Collection? This guide will cover everything you need to know about the vintage gold coin collection, including its history and significance, as well as tips on how coin collectors can acquire a piece of this incredible find.Table of Contents What Is the Fairmont Collection? When Was the Fairmont Collection Made Available? Where Was the Fairmont Collection Minted? Are Fairmont Collection Coins Rare? How to Collect Fairmont Collection Coins What Is the Fairmont Collection Reserve+? What Coins Belong to the Fairmont Collection Reserve+? $5 Liberty Gold Coin $10 Liberty Gold Coin $10 Indian Gold Coin $20 Liberty Gold Coin $20 Saint-Gaudens Why Buy Coins of the Fairmont Collection Reserve+? What to Avoid When Collecting Fairmont Collection Coins Ready to Build Your Coin Collection? Visit GovMint Today!What Is the Fairmont Collection? The Fairmont Collection is an astonishing hoard of U.S. vintage gold coins, amassed and hidden from the…

By GovMint:Are you a coin collector or enthusiast wanting to know more about the Royal Canadian Mint? Then, this guide is for you as we will cover everything you need to know about the Royal Canadian Mint including its purpose, functions, and the coins it produces. Let’s get right into it. Table of Contents The History of the Royal Canadian Mint Where Does the Royal Canadian Mint Operate? How Secure is the Royal Canadian Mint? What Is Made at the Royal Canadian Mint? What Coins Does the Royal Canadian Mint Produce? Are Canadian Coins Legal Tender in the US? Are Canadian Pennies Discontinued? Where to Buy Canadian Coins The History of the Royal Canadian Mint Founded in 1908, the Royal Canadian Mint makes and distributes circulation coins for Canada and other international countries. They also produce collector and bullion coins at their various branch mints.  Before 1908, Canada’s currency was minted in other countries, such as Britain and the United States. In 1850,…

By GovMint:With a rich history spanning centuries, the Royal Spanish Mint, also known as the Real Casa de la Moneda, is Spain's national Mint. Thanks to our connections with renowned world mints, GovMint is proud to make coin series from the Royal Spanish Mint widely available in North America for the first time! But what is the Royal Mint of Spain, and what does it do? If you’re a coin collector or enthusiast, this guide will cover everything you need to know about the Royal Mint of Spain, from its history and operations to the types of coins it produces and its role in the numismatic world. Let’s begin! Table of Contents What Is the Royal Mint of Spain? What Is the Purpose of the Royal Mint of Spain? Did They Film Money Hesit in the Royal Mint of Spain? What Was the Spanish Currency Before the Euro? Coins of the Royal Mint of Spain Spanish Escudo Spanish Real Spanish Peseta Euro Coin Commemorative Euro Coins Where to Buy Collectible CoinsWhat Is the Royal Mint of…

By GovMint:What is the Perth Mint? What does it do? Whether you’re an avid coin enthusiast or a beginner, join us as we cover everything you need to know about the Perth Mint.  Table of Contents The History of the Perth Mint What Does the Perth Mint Do? What Is Special About the Perth Mint? What Is the Difference Between the Royal Australian Mint and the Perth Mint? What Types of Coins Does the Perth Mint Create? Lunar Series Wedge-Tailed Eagle Series Australian Kangaroo Series Australian Koala Series Australian Kookaburra Series Other Collector Series Other Notable Commemorative & Themed Collector Coins Can I Buy Directly From The Perth Mint? Why Buy Collectible Coins from GovMint? The History of the Perth Mint With the discovery of gold in 1892, triggering Australia’s second gold rush, Sir John Forrest saw the importance of gold in Western Australia’s economy. He therefore lobbied the British government to establish a branch of the Royal Mint in Perth. In…

By GovMint: Welcome to our guide! We’ll cover everything you need to know about the South African Mint, including its history, the coins they’ve produced, collaborations and partnerships, and coin-collecting tips.Table of Contents The History of the South African Mint What Does the South African Mint Do? What Coins Are Minted in South Africa? Does South Africa Still Mint Krugerrands? Are Krugerrands Illegal to Own in the US? Collaborations and Partnerships Collecting South African Coins How to Start Collecting South African Coins How to Preserve and Store South African Coins What to Avoid When Collecting South African Coins Where to Buy South African Coins The History of the South African Mint Established in 1892, the South African Mint has a long and rich history spanning over 130 years. Paul Kruger, South Africa’s then-president, founded the mint in response to the Witswaterand gold rush and to help address the country’s coin shortage. Establishing a mint…