The Isle of Man is an island that is located between Great Britain and Ireland, in the Irish Sea. As a British Crown dependency, the island also officially recognizes their sovereign to be Queen Elizabeth II. Although the Isle of Man is a British dependency, it is globally renowned for producing its own coins and stamps, which includes Isle of Man Nobles platinum coins.

Are you planning to invest in three cent silver coins or half dollars? If you have long felt the magnetic pull toward collecting coins, you probably feel overwhelmed with where to start and how to proceed with a purchase. Before making a decision, you should equip yourself with some basic knowledge, i.e. common coin collecting mistakes that beginners make. Here are some of them:

Currency collecting requires knowledge, an eye for detail and great patience. As with any hobby, there are also tools that can be used to make the task more organized and efficient. Whether you collect American or foreign currency, below are some tools that can maximize your success, helping you better evaluate notes.

Whether you currently own Roosevelt dimes and are looking to sell them, or would like to add them to your collection, it is essential to know the coin prices and values. Below are some facts related to these coins, as well as advice for collecting and selling them.

Wars are costly and it is the Civil War that prompted the American government to begin issuing its own currency. Prior to this the 13 Colonies issued their own currency starting around 1690 but this was before the country was officially formed. The Continental Congress produced notes in 1775 which were used to fund the American Revolution, but in the aftermath of the war inflation made most of this currency useless, at least at the time. Any surviving notes today would be worth an incredible amount of money.

The 1899 $1 Black Eagle Silver note was in production for about twenty years. This is true despite the fact that each note will have the year 1899 shown on it. To determine the actual year in which this bill was printed you will want to pay attention to the combination signature, as well as the block letters. This bill is one of the more common notes from that era, and as such is great for currency collectors who are just starting out.