It’s no secret that, around here, we love numismatics (collecting coins and paper currency). That’s why we’re so excited about National Coin Week! If you’re a numismatist like us, keep reading for some fun ways you can celebrate this historic hobby all week long.
Ways to Celebrate National Coin Week
Brush up on your history.
The collection of coins and paper money has a rich history, starting with when the first coin was minted between 652-615 BC by King Ardys of Lydia. They were made from the naturally occurring alloy electrum.
Numismatics is also referred to as the “Hobby of Kings” because of the esteemed reputation of the first collectors. In 1836, members of other professional societies founded the Royal Numismatic Society. They immediately began publishing what is now known as the Numismatic Chronicle.
The first National Coin Week was February 9-12, 1924. The American Numismatic Association hosted it as a way to spread the word about numismatics and increase membership for the club. Later on, they moved the week of observance to the third week of April, and it has remained there ever since.
Visit your local coin shop.
We love talking coins with other enthusiastic numismatists! Whether you’re an experienced collector or just getting started, we would love to help you. There’s nothing quite like finding the last coin to finalize a collection or making the first purchase to begin a new one.
With over 25 years of experience, we’re experts at completing sets and locating specific years and types of coins. We have a large selection of coins to choose from, including Morgan Silver Dollars, Peace Silver Dollars, Half-Dollars, Buffalo Nickels, mint sets, proof sets, and more.
But it doesn’t stop there. We proudly offer a full range of paper currency, including national notes, silver certificates, and confederate notes. We love to meet new collectors and turn them into lifelong customers with our ever-changing inventory.
Research the latest rare coin discoveries.
We love reading up on the latest rare coin discovery! How people find some coins and how much they’re worth will surprise you. Like the man in the U.K. who, after a decade, returned to his hobby of being a metal detectorist and discovered a gold Henry III coin minted in 1257. It later sold for the equivalent of $740K! Or the rare 1652 silver shilling found in a candy tin and sold at auction for $351K.
Want to talk more about numismatics or have questions about a coin you’re just not sure about? Stop by! We’d love to chat, give you an appraisal, and celebrate National Coin Week with you!