Where can I lookup the value of a coin?
CoinTrackers.com is an online database that provides both numismatic and intrinsic coin values. In addition we have created some great tools and written many original articles detailing the most important aspects of coin collecting.
What is the Red Book for coins?
Originally published in 1946 by Whitman Books, A Guide Book of United States Coins: The Official Red Book of U.S. Coins, a.k.a., the Red Book, is the yearly guide that most collectors turn to first for essential information about their coins, including retail pricing.
How do I price my coins?
Multiply the weight of the coin by the percentage “fineness” of the coin (the percentage of the coin that is gold or silver). This will establish how much of the precious metal you have to sell. Multiply the result of the first calculation by the current price of the precious metal in the coin.
What’s the purpose of the guide book?
A guide book or travel guide is “a book of information about a place designed for the use of visitors or tourists”. It will usually include information about sights, accommodation, restaurants, transportation, and activities. Maps of varying detail and historical and cultural information are often included.
What determines Cryptocurrency value?
Cryptocurrency supply and demand The value of anything is determined by supply and demand. If demand increases faster than supply, the price goes up. For example, if there’s a drought, the price of grain and produce increases if demand doesn’t change. The same supply and demand principle applies to cryptocurrencies.
Is there a price guide for US coins?
The NGC Coin Price Guide is a complete catalog of coin values for US and World coins from 1600 to date, compiled from a variety of numismatic sources.
Where do I find the price of a PCGS coin?
The prices listed in the PCGS Price Guide are average dealer asking prices for PCGS-graded coins. The prices are compiled from various sources including dealer ads in trade papers, dealer fixed price lists and website offerings, significant auctions, and activity at major coin shows.
How are the prices of collectible coins determined?
Retail prices for collectible coins can vary between dealers – sometimes significantly – based on a number of factors, including short-term pricing trends, eye appeal, trading frequency, special characteristics, market availability, demand and precious metal spot prices.
How can I get the best price on coins?
Members can also use a feature to put coins in a wishlist, which is a sort of “wanted” ad where they can request a specific coin: old, rare, new or modern. In doing this, they can also offer a “bounty” of sorts. Members and dealers can search through this wishlist and if they have the coin, they can negotiate and submit the best deal and price.