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by: Ben Tseytlin - on Coins & Currency
How To Manage And Exchange Leftover Currency

Those who travel overseas on a regular basis may find themselves with a growing collection of foreign coins and notes, which will often have a sentimental value. Below are some ways that you can make use of it.

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by: Ben Tseytlin - on Coins & Currency
1877 CC Seated Liberty Dime Silver Review

The Seated Liberty Dime is one of the most famous U.S. silver coins and was produced for about fifty years. They were issued by mints in multiple areas, including New Orleans, Carson City, Philadelphia and San Francisco.

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by: Ben Tseytlin - on Coins & Currency
Why Misalignment Errors Can Boost Currency Value

At first glance, one would think that any kind of currency error would erode the collection value. In actuality, some errors can actually make bills more valuable, and one such example is misalignment errors. Below is a description of these errors and how they occur.

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by: Ben Tseytlin - on Coins & Currency
PCGS Offers New Service To Authenticate Paper Currency

For years, the PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) has graded and certified gold, silver and platinum coins. Starting in 2020, they will expand their services to include bank notes, which will allow currency collectors to receive the same benefits.

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by: Ben Tseytlin - on Coins & Currency
Gold Coin Spotlight 1822 Eagle Gold Lire Sardinia

Italy has a rich history when it comes to gold coins, one that spans thousands of years. More recently the island of Sardinia minted this beautiful gold lira which is coveted by coin collectors.

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by: Ben Tseytlin - on Coins & Currency
1929 5 First National Bank of Elmsford

The Elmsford First National Bank of New York printed approximately $243,320 dollars of currency, and one of the most popular bills was the 1929 $5 note. It has become increasingly rare as the decades have passed, and is now prized by collectors. Find out more about theĀ 1929 $5 First National Bank of Elmsford today.

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