Looking for junk silver coins in or near Richmond Va or Front Royal Va. Willing to travel 35-45 miles from either location. Website recommendations welcome as well. Thanks!
posted by MayNicholas on Nov 17, 2009 - 3 answers

KinderNumismaticsFilter: Bright kids, load of pennies--interested in sorting by date (and talking about history of that year), but how do you store 40+ piles of coins...?! [more inside]
posted by TigerMoth on Sep 9, 2009 - 7 answers

what can I do/make with foreign coins and banknotes? [more inside]
posted by youchirren on Aug 11, 2009 - 8 answers

I got this coin (tails, heads) in a restaurant in Paris and only later realized it was not a 2-euro coin. Does anyone know where it is from? Just curious. [more inside]
posted by natalinha on Jul 24, 2009 - 9 answers

This morning we saw a sign at Grand Canyon about a female condor that died from zinc poisoning following the ingestion of too many coins (presumably, it had been looking for sources of calcium in order to produce harder eggshells). Dad immediately declared that the given cause of death is untrue, since zinc in coins is inert. Prove him wrong, hive mind! [more inside]
posted by halogen on Jun 9, 2009 - 15 answers

A coin a year, but the mint isn't sweet. [more inside]
posted by oxford blue on Mar 16, 2009 - 2 answers

How much is my silver coin worth? Should I wait to sell it? [more inside]
posted by saoyama on Dec 30, 2008 - 10 answers

DensityFilter: What happens when you throw a nickel really fast at the fuselage of an F-16? [more inside]
posted by dbarefoot on Dec 28, 2008 - 18 answers

What are some good looking world coins, the size of a US Nickel or smaller? It's for my pants. [more inside]
posted by aubilenon on Dec 20, 2008 - 11 answers

My 16-year-old son has about 40 rolls of wheat pennies given to him by his grandfather. What is the most efficient and cost effective way for him to cash these coins in?
posted by Newstuffoldstuff on Dec 13, 2008 - 14 answers

How old were you when you learned who was on our most basic currency-- coins? When could you place them on the continuum of Presidents? [more inside]
posted by emhutchinson on Dec 7, 2008 - 25 answers

Dear French Mefites: what do you do with all your pocket change? I'm about to move from Paris to London and I really don't want to leave the roughly 25 Euros in 1, 2 and 5 centime denominations to the next tenants. [more inside]
posted by la grande chaleur on Sep 2, 2008 - 12 answers

Can anyone recommend a good coin dealer in New York City? I have a bunch of old coins, I'm not sure whether any of them are worth anything, but they're cool anyway and I'd like advice on preservation. Also of course I'd want an appraisal on anything of value. I'm totally new to this, though, and don't know where good advice is to be found.
posted by maniabug on Jul 16, 2008 - 7 answers

What's a really good looking copper coin? [more inside]
posted by 1f2frfbf on Jun 16, 2008 - 5 answers

SquishFilter: What else, besides coins, could I safely place on some railroad tracks for a bit of silly fun? [more inside]
posted by Squee on Mar 10, 2008 - 28 answers

Gift for a coin collector? [more inside]
posted by Bezuhin on Feb 22, 2008 - 5 answers

Why do 1960s pennies look different? [more inside]
posted by qvtqht on Dec 21, 2007 - 8 answers

What are some creative ways to give rolled coins as a gift? [more inside]
posted by acoutu on Dec 21, 2007 - 21 answers

How do I clean a filthy pile of everyday American coins? [more inside]
posted by sidereal on Oct 31, 2007 - 29 answers

My wife has some gold coins (South African Gold Krugerrand Coins - One Ounce) left to her by her grandparents and is looking to sell them. We live in East TN (Knoxville area). Any luck selling Krugerands in TN or online? [more inside]
posted by pleuroma on Aug 5, 2007 - 5 answers

How can I go about getting an assortment of old books, jewelry, silverware, furniture, coins, currency, and papers assessed? [more inside]
posted by Mister_A on Jul 3, 2007 - 1 answer

Coin collections - what is the best way to find a fair and honest appraisal for about a hundred coins? [more inside]
posted by spicynuts on Feb 23, 2007 - 10 answers

How do I determine the value of a safe full of old coins? [more inside]
posted by SoftSummerBreeze on Dec 7, 2006 - 10 answers

Should I sell my COIN COLLECTION, and how would I go about it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 8, 2006 - 8 answers

I have this ridiculously large collection of change. I want to redeem it for cash. I don't want to use CoinStar and pay a percentage. I don't want to sit there and make little rolls either. Anyone have any creative ideas? or tools/devices to assist in this matter? Call me Lazy... Thanks
posted by erd0c on Apr 13, 2006 - 28 answers

What should I do with old piggy banks? [more inside]
posted by jeremias on Aug 20, 2005 - 14 answers

I found a strange metal token mixed in with my quarters and I'm wondering what it might be. [more inside]
posted by LeeJay on Jun 16, 2005 - 10 answers

How can I determine whether I have a valuable coin identical to this but unfortunately set as a medallion, or whether I just have a cheap medallion? [more inside]
posted by Grod on May 1, 2005 - 9 answers

Vintage Coin Appraisal: My father passed away a while ago and he had inherited a shoebox of coins from his father, which I have now inherited. I collected coins as a child and remember nothing other than I always got a bad vibe from coin dealers and the like. What is the best way to get my coins appraised and then what is the best way to sell them without getting taken for a ride?
posted by spicynuts on Dec 20, 2004 - 7 answers

What's the best way to buy tangible gold and/or silver? [more inside]
posted by calwatch on Oct 26, 2004 - 9 answers

A friend at work gave me a 1964 quarter - I noticed it is slightly lighter, thicker and makes a different noise when struck than a 2004 quarter. What are quarters made ouf of today, and what were they made out of in 1964?
posted by luriete on Oct 22, 2004 - 8 answers

I have a bunch of American coinage (quarters, dimes, etc.) and I sure as hell don't want to count and roll it all. Do you know of a company or service that converts change to paper money for a small percentage? Bonus points for outlets in San Francisco. [more inside]
posted by squirrel on Mar 30, 2004 - 16 answers