from the Nov. 6 Numismatic News E-Newsletter
What 2019-dated coin would you nominate for Coin of the Year?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers.
Without a doubt, the U
Category Archives: Community Voice
Coins for Special Occasions
From the Oct. 30 Numismatic News eNewsletter
Do you purchase coins for holidays, birthdays, or other special occasions? Which one(s)?
Here are some responses from our eLetter readers.
I purchase a 1-ounce silver coin from around the world for the birthday of each of my children and grandchildren
Oct. 23 e-Letter Responses
From the Oct. 23 Numismatic News e-Newsletter
Do you think living people should be portrayed on circulating coinage?
Here are some answers from our e-Newsletter readers.
A qualified no
eletters Nov. 10, 2020
From the Oct. 16 Numismatic News e-Newsletter
Should the U.S
2021 Coins and Coin Series
From the Oct. 9 Numismatic News e-Newsletter
What coin or series are you most looking forward to in 2021 and why?
Here are some responses from our e-newsletter readers.
’ve started the American Innovation dollar series so that is what I will be really excited to see
2021 gold and silver American Eagle coins
From the Oct. 2 Numismatic News e-Newsletter.
What do you think of the newly released reverse designs for the 2021 gold and silver American Eagle coins?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers
e-Letters: Sept. 29, 2020
From the Sept. 4 Numismatic News e-Newsletter.
Do you think 90 percent silver is the best form of silver investment? Why or why not?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers
Current Investor Impact on Hobby
From the Aug. 28, 2020, Numismatic News e-Newsletter.
Is the current strong investor interest in the marketplace good for the collecting hobby? Why or why not?
Here are some responses from our e-Newsletter readers
Are you more interested in gold or silver?
From the Aug. 21 Numismatic News e-newsletter
Are you more interested in gold or silver?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers.
I’m interested in both but rely more on silver
Activities and Projects During COVID
From the Aug. 14 Numismatic News e-newsletter
What non-collecting activities or projects have you taken up in light of hobby events being canceled?
Here are some responses from e-newsletter readers.
Without coin shows for these past several months, I have had a lot of time to read books and coin magazines (especially Numismatic News), and tend to my garden
Buying and Selling Gold Bullion Coins
From the Aug. 7 Numismatic News e-Newsletter
Have you bought or sold gold bullion coins during this modern-day “gold rush?” Why or why not?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers.
No
Community Voice Response: Aug. 25, 2020
From the July 31 Numismatic News e-Newsletter.
What’s your level of trust in gold’s record-high performance?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers.
I’m confident gold will hit $2,500
Community Voice Response: July 24 Numismatic News eNewsletter
from the July 24, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
What is your opinion on the U.S. Mint issuing colorized coins? Will you be a buyer?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers
Community Voice Response: Aug. 11, 2020
from the July 17, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Have you come across counterfeits or suspected fakes during your time in the hobby? If so, what have you seen?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers.
I’ve gotten a few fake ancients at different times, one even fooled two high-ranking dealers/collectors. Thankfully I got refunds on them all
Community Voice Response: Aug. 4, 2020
From the July 10, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way you collect coins?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers.
I have changed nothing due to COVID.
Brian Schneider
via Facebook
Now that all of the coin shows and conventions are canceled, I am saving a lot of money
Community Voice Response: July 10, 2020
From the July 3, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Do you purchase coin lots when adding to your collection? Why or why not?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers.
I have searched for and bought coin lots locally for many years. Putting ads in local papers and being able to buy coins and compete “collections” has helped me build the majority of my collection
Community Voice Response: June 26 e-Newsletter
From the June 26, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Do you think consumers will feel the effects of the U.S. coin shortage? Have you noticed anything different from where you live?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers
Community Voice Response: June 26 e-Newsletter
From the June 26, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Do you think consumers will feel the effects of the U.S
Community Voice Response: July 14, 2020
From the June 19, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Do you think it’s a good idea for the ANA to relocate the 2020 World’s Fair of Money to another state?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers.
Yes, they should move it if they can have a show this year.
Lee Quast
High Ridge, Mo
Community Voice Response: June 30, 2020
From the June 4 Numismatic News e-Newsletter
What type of content would you like to see in Numismatic News that isn’t currently included?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers.
I would like to see a regular feature about building a typeset on a budget. Maybe regularly pick a coin and see what can be purchased for $200-$300
Community Voice Response: June 23, 2020
From the May 29, 2020, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
How big of a role do auction results play in your collecting approach?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
Auction results play some part in my collecting decisions; if I had to place this on a percentage basis, I’d say that auctions represent at least 20 percent, taking into consideration other factors that may/may not impact collecting decisions.
Ron Tartarella
Plano, Texas
None at all
Community Voice Response: May 22, 2020
From the May 22, 2020, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
With the cancellation of coin shows, has your online buying and selling activity increased? Why or why not?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
Yes, my online buying has increased substantially, especially since March of this year. I typically buy American Silver Eagles each month, but they have become very scarce and at such a high premium, that I have moved onto other sources (online)
Community Voice Response: June 9, 2020
From the May 15, 2020, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
What are you doing to help encourage the next generation to take up coin collecting?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
I am offering thousands of coins on the internet, scientifically described and not slabbed, to let new collectors get the emotional feeling which can’t be experienced in a plastic environment.
Dr
Community Voice Response: June 2, 2020
From the May 8, 2020, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Are you exploring a new collecting avenue during COVID or focusing on your current collection?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
Staying with my existing collection, organizing, documenting coins, and at the same time taking a break.
Name and Address Withheld
I am exploring a new avenue
Community Voice Response: May 26, 2020
From the May 1, 2020, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Has the U.S. Mint been too quick to reopen its facilities? Why or why not?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers
Community Voice Response: April 24 e-Newsletter
From the April 24, 2020, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
If you had to pick just one, what coin design is your favorite?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
The Liberty half dollar.
J
Community Voice Response: May 12, 2020
From the April 17, 2020, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
How do you think the landscape of the hobby will look once the pandemic is over and the market settles down?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
Primary sales will be online and auctions. Face-to-face purchases will be reduced considerably
Community Voice Response: May 5, 2020
From the April 10, 2020, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Do you think the “W” quarters with privy marks are a good way for the Mint to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II? Why or why not?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
It is a great idea as long as this is not to make it easier for the Mint-contracted coin dealers to more readily identify the 2020-W quarters because they let some slip through to consumers and collectors in 2019.
Metro East Coin & Currency Club
via Facebook
It seems that such a world-changing event should have at least earned the entire reverse of a coin, not just a privy mark
Community Voice Response: April 28, 2020
From the April 3, 2020, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
How have your coin/bullion buying and selling habits changed in light of the coronavirus bearing down on the United States?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
I have been trying to buy when I can in different amounts and types so I can just keep adding to my bullion totals. Nothing too aggressive just basic silver 1-ounce rounds, 90 percent silver and maybe the occasional 1/10-ounce gold Eagle
Community Voice Response: April 14, 2020
From the March 20, 2020, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
How are you occupying your time during social distancing?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
I am refreshing myself by grading my coin collection. This entails some 10,000 pieces-plus in my uncertified collection
Community Voice Response: Fri, March 13 eNewsletter
From the March 13, 2020, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
How have the economic and travel impacts of the coronavirus affected your current collecting approach?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
I will miss connecting with my fellow collectors. In the age of cocooning, the bourse is dynamic
Community Voice Response: March 31, 2020
From the March 6, 2020, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
What coin or coin series do you consider to be the most underrated?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
Franklin half dollars.
Peter Gehrke
Address withheld
The large cent
Community Voice Response: Feb. 28, 2020
From the Feb. 28, 2020, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
We are less than a year away from the end of the Mint’s America the Beautiful quarters program. Are you still collecting them?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers
Community Voice Response: March 17, 2020
From the Feb. 21, 2020, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
The Morgan dollar is one of the most popular coins to collect. What role has it played in your collecting journey?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers
Community Voice Response: e-Newsletter Feb. 14
From the Feb. 14, 2020, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Are you concerned about the ever-increasing tax requirements that affect coin dealers? What impact do you think it will have on the hobby?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
I used to be a part-time dealer for a few years; it wasn’t a business and I wasn’t in it for the money
Community Voice Response: March 3, 2020
From the Feb. 7, 2020, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Have you come across any error coins in circulation or in an inherited collection? If so, what was it?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
I’ve found a few “BIE” error coins, a couple of RPMs, some strike-throughs, and a couple die breaks
With Brexit now a certainty, will you be watching for Brexit commemorative coins to be issued?
From the Jan. 31, 2020 Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
With Brexit now a certainty, will you be watching for Brexit commemorative coins to be issued?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
As an English numismatist for 60 years, but as a convinced European, I am deeply resentful that my hobby is being sullied by the official issue of a coin to mark such an unworthy event
Community Voice Response: eNewsletter Jan. 24
From the Jan. 24, 2020 Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Will you purchase a 2020 coin or medal commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War Two? Why or why not?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
Yes, if it is reasonably priced to match my budget
Community Voice Response: Feb. 11, 2020
From the Jan. 17, 2020 Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
How do you predict the coin market will fare in 2020?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
Considering the U
Community Voice Response:
From the Jan. 3, 2020 Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Do you think there is as much gold in Fort Knox as the government claims? How much do you think is actually there?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
Yes, I believe what they say that there is 147
Community Voice Response: Jan. 10 e-newsletter
From the Jan. 10, 2020 Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Have you encouraged friends or family to become involved in the hobby? Was it successful?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
I am a fortunate man
Community Voice Response: Jan. 10, 2020
From the Dec. 27 Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
What is your level of confidence in gold as an investment?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
My level of confidence in gold as an investment is almost as high as the national debt
Community Voice Response: Jan. 21, 2020
From the Dec. 20 Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
What hobby activities do you kick off the new year with?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
Either F
Community Voice Response: Jan. 1, 2020
From the Dec. 13 Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
What are your numismatic resolutions for the new year?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
One of my numismatic resolutions is to do what I can to make sure coin collector’s concerns are represented and NOT deep-pocket businesses
Community Voice Response: Dec. 24, 2019
From the Nov. 28 Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Do you collect numismatic items marking the Chinese Lunar New Year? If so, what types of items do you collect?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
I collect various Chinese Lunar coins depending on the occasion
Community Voice Response: Dec. 17, 2019
From the Nov. 22 Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Would you ever own “paper” (non-physical) gold? Why or why not?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
No
Community Voice Response: Dec. 10, 2019
From the Nov.15 Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Do you collect medals in addition to coins? If so, what types? If not, why?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
Rarely would I collect medals
Community Voice Response: Dec 3, 2019
From the Nov. 8 Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
What coins are on your wish list this holiday season?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
I want a 1955 Lincoln double die for Christmas
Community Voice Responses: Nov. 26, 2019
From the Nov. 1 Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Do you think special finishes like Reverse Proof and Enhanced Uncirculated are worth collecting? Why or why not?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
Yes
Community Voice Responses: Nov. 19, 2019
From the October 25 Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
How has your involvement with a club or organization enhanced your hobby experience?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers
The smartest decision I made was to join the Charlotte Coin Club years ago. There’s a huge amount of knowledge among the members that they are always willing to share. Plus, there are always some good deals available for purchase
Community Voice Responses: Nov. 5, 2019
From the October 4 Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Is attracting speculators good or bad for the hobby?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers
Some are good and some not so good. I’ve been collecting coins for a long time and like (some)other collectors, haven’t really thought much about grading if the coin looks good and it’s clean (not cleaned). I belong to several coin clubs & if I ask for some comments on grading, then I get lots of different comments
Community Voice Responses: Oct. 29, 2019
From the October 4 Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
What subject would you like to see featured on a commemorative coin?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers
I would like to see the Battle of Lake Erie.
Mike Bondi
Cicero, N.Y
Community Voice Response: October 22, 2019
From the September 27 Numismatic News E-Letter
Do you prefer participating in online auctions or in-person auctions and why?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter reader
I prefer live auctions. I enjoy the presence of fellow collectors and the opportunity to view the coins in person.
James L
Community Voice Responses: Oct. 15, 2019
From the September 19 Numismatic News E-Letter
The ANA is asking about the location for future World’s Fair of Money shows. What do you think? Stay in Chicago, continue rotating, or move somewhere else?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter reader
I think it should move somewhere else.
Jay (Last name withheld)
Address Withheld
Keep it in Chicago
Community Voice Responses: Oct. 8, 2019
From the September 13 Numismatic News E-Letter
Why do you think sales of the U.S. Mint’s American Legion 100th anniversary coins have not taken off as the Apollo 11 coins did?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter reader
They are not doing as well because almost all modern commemoratives have lost 50-75% of their original purchase price
Community Voice Responses: Oct. 1, 2019
From the September 6 Numismatic News E-Letter
If you had an unlimited budget, would you buy an 1879 Coiled Hair Stella or an 1894-S Barber dime?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter reader
I have collected many things in the past (baseball cards, stamps, fossils, wildflowers, etc.) Right now I am collecting books – primarily Zane Gray and John Grisham. In general, once I get two of anything I start thinking maybe I should start a collection
If you had an unlimited budget, would you buy an 1879 Coiled Hair Stella or an 1894-S Barber dime?
From the August 29 Numismatic News E-Letter
If you had an unlimited budget, would you buy an 1879 Coiled Hair Stella or an 1894-S Barber dime?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers
I would buy a decent selection of 19th-Century Italian gold.
Krzysztof Fordonski
via Facebook
The Stella.
John Veach
via Facebook
Both? The 1894-S dime certainly gets more notoriety, though
Community Voice Responses: Sept. 17, 2019
From the August 23 Numismatic News E-Letter
Are Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies a threat to the coin collecting hobby?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers
No. The more people are satisfied with fake coins, the more real coins for me.
Mark Silverman
Chicago, Ill
Community Voice Responses: Sept. 10, 2019
From the August 16 Numismatic News E-Letter
What’s the best deal you have ever gotten that made you feel a bit guilty?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
Best deal? I don’t know if this qualifies, but an elderly patron of the bar I worked gave me an envelope that said 28 foreign coins. I didn’t have time to look at it then because it was so busy
Community Voice Responses: Sept. 3, 2019
From the August 9 Numismatic News E-Letter
Gold, silver, neither or both? What are you buying?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
I am not buying anything while prices are up.
David Wyndoze
via Facebook
I am buying Small Eagle bust coinage
Community Voice Responses: Aug 27, 2019
From the August 2 Numismatic News E-Letter
Should the IRS be taxing Precious Metals IRA purchases?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
Yes, tax the IRA bullion at time of purchase then eliminate tax at time of sale like the Roth IRA.
Joe Gorak
Carlsbad, Calif
Community Voice Responses: Aug 20, 2019
From the July 26 Numismatic News E-Letter
Do you support the legislation to authorize the production of 2021 Morgan & Peace silver dollars?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
Why not sell them as souvenirs of great collector coins? The mint, grading firms, modern coin dealers, tv show sellers will cash in big time. I’ll buy one example direct from the source if they make that possible
Community Voice Responses: August 13, 2019
From the July 12 Numismatic News E-Letter
Has the inclusion of a 2019-W Lincoln Cent in select Mint products influenced your buying decision this year? Why or why not?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
I had set plans to purchase each of the Mint’s Proof, Mint and Silver sets prior to the inclusion of the W-minted cents. While I was not influenced personally, I did purchase an extra set of each for my younger brother and lifelong collecting partner
Community Voice Responses: August 6, 2019
From the July 12 Numismatic News E-Letter
What tips/advice do you have for new collectors looking to find error coins?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
Read, read, and read some more, books that is. Online info is also a good source if from from a reliable expert
Community Voice Responses: July 30, 2019
From the July 5 Numismatic News E-Letter
What do you find most interesting about the SS Central America shipwreck finds?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
I find most interesting are the San Francisco Mint Reserves, particularly the gold coins like that Double Eagle 1857-S with 970,000 minted, how many nice pieces will be returned to the collector market and how it will affect prices. Not that I can afford one mind you
Community Voice Responses: July 23, 2019
From the June 28 Numismatic News E-Letter
What is the best deal you’ve gotten when buying a coin for your collection? Tell us your story.
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
The best deal I ever got was sort of by accident
Community Voice Responses: July 16, 2019
From the June 21 Numismatic News E-Letter
Would you buy a coin that has not been authenticated?
If so, when? If not, why?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
For the most part, yes. But if there are any questions about high value or key date coinage, it’s an extra bird in the hand so to speak
Community Voice Responses: July 9, 2019
From the June 7 Numismatic News E-Letter
Should the U.S. Mint continue producing the uncirculated Kennedy half dollars or is it time for something new?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers
Community Voice Responses: July 2, 2019
From the June 7 Numismatic News E-Letter
What rare coins will be popular in 100 years?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
The Liberty of Thought (aka Mercury) Silver Dime will always be a collector’s item as well as Walking Liberty Half Dollars. And any of the nineteenth century coins will demand collector interest, especially Bust type
Community Voice Responses: June 25, 2019
From the May 31 Numismatic News E-Letter
Do you think a numismatic sales slump will hit this summer? Why or why not?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
While the rarest coins in the highest MS/PR grades should not be affected, as there is a lot of money sloshing around among the nouveau riche [think: Silicon Valley IPO billionaires], the long-term prospects for the rest of the market are negative, simply because of the supply/demand curve. Have you walked around a coin show lately? If so, what percentage of those in attendance were Millennials? Or even below age 50? Simply put, the hobby that the Baby Boom generation embraced is not being picked up by our younger generations in the numbers required to balance the supply and demand
Community Voice Responses: June 18, 2019
From the May 24 Numismatic News E-Letter
Which coin would you like to see the U.S Mint offer a new restrike of?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
I would like to see a restrike of the Liberty Cap cent
Community Voice Responses: (June 11, 2019)
From the May 17 Numismatic News E-Letter
What is the next coin show you plan to attend and how far will you travel for a coin show?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
I attended last year’s ANA in Philly. It was only a one and a half hour drive for me
Community Voice Responses (June 4, 2019)
From the April 26 Numismatic News E-Letter
Following the conclusion of the Central States Numismatic Convention in Chicago, we’d like to know what you think the most important role of coin shows is within the hobby?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
Oh boy is it ever important to go to a coin show, look at the items up close, and to NOT buy them based on a claim or a picture shown on the internet!
Tom Demaree
Fridley, Minn.
The Major Shows across the Country are useful to those who can afford to travel to them, and rub elbows with true professionals within Numismatics
Community Voice Responses (May 21, 2019)
From the April 26 Numismatic News E-Letter
What do you think about the Great American Coin Hunt going on this week?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
I think this is great. Thanks to those who participated
Community Voice Responses (May 14, 2019)
One method of attracting new collectors would be to get some magazines in the magazine racks at book stores and supermarkets. I see magazines for everything from cars, video games, knitting, and movies to hunting. Nothing up there to even show that coin collecting is a possibility
Community Voice Responses (May 7, 2019)
From the April 12 Numismatic News E-Newsletter
What do you think about the U.S. Mint offering W- Mint Marked Quarters?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers
Community Voice Responses (April 30, 2019)
From the April 5 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
What part does grade rarity play in your collecting?
Here are some answers sent in from our e-newsletter readers.
It plays a major role. I collect notes from a particular bank in Mexico
Community Voice Responses (April 16, 2019)
From the Mar. 22 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
What is your favorite reference book, and why?
Here are some answers sent in from our e-newsletter readers.
My favorite book is really the series of books that cover world coins, the Krause Publications Standard Catalog of World Coins
Community Voice Responses (April 9, 2019)
From the Mar. 15 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Why do you think the 2019 Rocketship set from the U.S
Community Voice Responses (March 26, 2019)
From the Mar. 1 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
What do you think temporarily suspending sales of silver bullion Eagles by the Mint may indicate?
Here are some answers sent in from our e-newsletter readers.
I believe this has happened before within the last few years
Community Voice Responses (March 19, 2019)
From the Feb. 22 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Do you believe in the strength of the U.S
Community Voice Responses (March 12, 2019)
From the Feb. 15 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
How important is coinage design in your collecting decisions?
Here are some answers sent in from our e-newsletter readers.
Coinage design is the most important component of a coin
Community Voice Responses (March 5, 2019)
(Donn Pearlman photo)
From the Feb. 8 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Are you interested in adding coin-related items to your collection?
Here are some answers sent in from our e-newsletter readers.
What I’ve added to my collection in relationship to coins is all forms of literature
Community Voice Responses (February 26, 2019)
From the Feb. 1 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Are you surprised that no Apollo 11 coins sold out in one day?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Not surprising, since they are overpriced relative to the value of silver
Community Voice Responses (February 19, 2019)
From the Jan. 25 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Should the Mint deliberately put a doubled-die cent into circulation?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
I think they should! It would certainly get people looking! Might increase cash usage in order for people to get change back as well
Community Voice (February 12, 2019)
From the Jan. 18 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Would you prefer the bronze 1943 cent as a gift to the 1885 Trade dollar?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Having sold a 1943-P “BRONZE” Lincoln Head cent in MS-61 RB (PCGS) in December of 1999, I would rather own an additional example for a “gift” as opposed to an 1885 Trade Dollar even though only FIVE are known to exist
Community Voice Responses (February 5, 2019)
From the Jan. 11 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Should the Mint abolish proof sets and sell all proof coins individually?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
I would surely hope they wouldn’t do away with the proof set! I love the look when the package is all nice and neat, and the group together wouldn’t just be the same split up with no offering for a complete set
Community Voice Responses (January 29, 2019)
From the Jan. 4 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Do collectors prefer to buy award-winning coins?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
The real collectors like real nice coins at reasonable prices to add to their collections
Community Voice Responses (January 22, 2019)
From the Dec. 21 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Do you feel financially intimidated by gold coins?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
I have to say, “Yes, a bit
Community Voice Responses (January 15, 2019)
From the Dec. 21 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Do autographs of governmental officials on slab labels increase coin values?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Only to members of the officials’ families
Community Voice Responses (January 8, 2018)
From the Dec. 14 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Is the American Innovators dollar series 2018-2032 too long?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Personally, I think the Mint is reaching a bit too far on this one
Community Voice Responses (January 1, 2019)
From the Dec. 6 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Are numismatic organizations doing enough to look out for the little guy?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Boy is that a loaded question
Community Voice Responses (December 25, 2018)
From the Nov. 30 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Are coin collectors and dealers winning the battle against counterfeits?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
No, I don’t think that they are winning the battle at all! I think as numismatists we all must do our part when we see something that is fake, but how is it possible to keep up with the counterfeiters when the government is so lax on their approach?
I try to personally go on eBay a few times a month and report the counterfeiters, and they just keep popping up
Community Voice Responses (December 18, 2018)
From the Nov. 23 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Do the holidays keep you from spending time on coin collecting?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
No, they give me more time to spend time on it!
John Nay
St
Community Voice Responses (December 4, 2018)
From the Nov. 9 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Is collecting Standing Liberty quarters mandatory for successful hobbyists?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
No, not at all
Community Voice Responses (November 27, 2018)
From the Nov. 2 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Are too many attractive coin offers tempting you to overspend?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Not after the past few years of being taught lessons by the United States Mint allowing large coin stores to purchase the unlimited offers just to attempt to later sell them to me in certified MS70 holders
Community Voice Responses (November 20, 2018)
From the Oct. 26 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Can the U.S
Community Voice Responses (November 13, 2018)
From the Oct. 19 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Will rare paper money hold its value better than silver?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
To a degree, paper money will hold value against silver
Community Voice Responses (November 6, 2018)
From the Oct. 12 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Will you check your 2007 proof dollar sets for edge rarity?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
What, and bust up the lenses of this year, for a remote chance of striking it rich? As far as the value goes, anybody can ask any price they want
Community Voice Responses (October 30, 2018)
From the Sept. 28 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Will the American Innovators dollar coin series be better than Presidential dollars?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
I don’t see how they can be
Community Voice Responses (October 23, 2018)
From the Sept. 28 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Does adding a stamp make Breast Cancer half dollar set more valuable?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
I have a sneaking suspicion that it will, not so much because of the added stamp but because of the low number of sets being made available
Community Voice Responses (October 16, 2018)
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From the Sept
Community Voice Responses (October 9, 2018)
From the Sept. 14 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Should coin dealer profits be tax free?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Yes
Community Voice Responses (October 2, 2018)
From the Sept. 7 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Will the reverse proof half dollar error be worth $1,000 by Christmas?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
I had ordered three reverse proof sets but hadn’t opened the box until I read the story in your email
Community Voice Responses: September 25, 2018
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From the August 31 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Should buyers focus on high-grade pre-1933 gold U
Community Voice Responses (September 18, 2018)
From the August 24 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Do you look for coin and bullion sellers where you don’t have to pay sales taxes?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
No, I don’t need to. I don’t care for bullion per se; I can buy all the collector coins I could ever afford at local estate auctions
Community Voice Response (September 11, 2018)
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From the August 17 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Did you once dream of finding a bronze 1943 cent in change?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Still do.
Wesley Ellis
Portland, Ore
Community Voice Responses (September 4, 2018)
From the August 10 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Are World War I Centennial Dollar and Medal sets too expensive at $99.95?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Yes, they are expensive
Community Voice Responses (August 28, 2018)
From the August 3 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Would you advise your mother to invest her money in gold coins?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Investments should be made on a portfolio approach, with a mix of different equities, bonds and hard assets. Hard assets should probably be limited to 10 percent (at most 20 percent) of any investment portfolio
Community Voice Responses (August 21, 2018)
From the July 27 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Are reverse proof coins less beautiful than regular proof coins?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Absolutely not! The Jefferson nickel and the Sacagawea dollar are exceptionally beautiful in reverse proof. So are the ATB quarters
Community Voice Responses (August 7, 2018)
From the July 13 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Are you more likely to bid in an auction with recovered treasure in it?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
For myself, I would bypass the treasure auction bidding. This, being beyond my means, for No
Community Voice Responses (July 24, 2018)
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From the June 29 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Should coins and bullion always be exempt from state sales taxes?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper
Community Voice Responses (July 17, 2018)
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From the June 22 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Do you consider the history behind a coin when making buying decisions?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Do I consider the history of a coin before purchasing it? Absolutely. My love of history and coins go together
Community Voice Responses (July 3, 2018)
From the June 8 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Should there be a Nobel Prize for numismatic research?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
For numismatics, no.
Wesley Ellis
Portland, Ore
Community Voice Responses (June 26, 2018)
From the June 1 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Will coin collecting get a boost from new baseball medals?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Hopefully, with the baseball medals, the hobby will get a boost. Gold and silver will make a difference
Community Voice Responses (June 5, 2018)
From the May 11 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Do Morgan dollars beat Lincoln cents as the most popular collector coins?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
This is an excellent question. There is much to commend Morgan dollars: availability at all price points including Mint State examples; the size of the coin; and its place in history
Community Voice Responses (May 29, 2018)
From the May 4 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Is the 1913 Liberty Head nickel the most recognized American rare coin?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Yes, the 1913 nickel is one of a handful of coins famous in our history. This was even portrayed on the original Hawaii 5-0 TV series
Community Voice Responses (May 22, 2018)
From the Apr. 27 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Will all coins be abolished in 10 years?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Most coins will be abolished in the future
Community Voice Responses (Mar. 24, 2018)
From the Mar. 30 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Should sunken treasure belong to the government?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Not no, but Heck No! The law regarding salvage should ensure whoever discovers and retrieves the treasure should own it
Community Voice Responses (Apr. 17, 2018)
From the Mar. 23 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Do American Legion coins pay appropriate honor to veterans in your family?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
As a young farm boy from Iowa, my grandfather (Joe) went across the Atlantic Ocean to help a cause greater than himself
Community Voice Responses (March 27, 2018)
From the Mar. 2 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Do you buy most of your coins online?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
I am mixed half and half
Community Voice Responses (March 20, 2018)
From the Feb. 23 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Will U.S
Community Voice Responses (Mar. 6, 2018)
From the Feb. 9 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Is it a good idea to put gold and silver bullion coins in your IRA?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Yes, this is a good idea
Community Voice Responses (Feb. 27, 2018)
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From the Feb. 2 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Are you willing to pay more for coins that were once sunken treasure?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
I have a collection of shipwreck coins, but the premiums (and my budget) have forced me out of the market
Community Voice Responses (Feb. 20, 2018)
From the Jan. 26 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Should more Americans be honored with Congressional Gold Medals?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Yes … more people should be honored
Community Voice Responses (Feb. 13, 2018)
From the Jan. 19 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Do you think when the dust settles Andrew Jackson will stay on the $20?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Looks to me like Andrew has done a good job on the $20
Community Voice Responses (Feb. 6, 2018)
From the Jan. 12 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Do you prefer owning American Eagles to 90 percent U.S
Community Voice Responses (Jan. 30, 2018)
From the Jan. 5 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Do you plan to spend more time learning about gold and silver in 2018?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
As of late, because the Dow has performed so extraordinarily well, the gold and silver markets have remained stagnant
Community Voice Responses (Jan. 23, 2018)
From the Dec. 29 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Should the Morgan dollar be struck in gold in 2018 for its 140th anniversary?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Sure
Community Voice Responses (Jan. 16, 2018)
From the Dec. 22 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Will the next record gold price be set after the year 2020?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
It will be hard to predict where the new high, or when, it will be
Community Voice Responses (Jan. 9, 2018)
From the Dec. 15 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Are buyers of Bitcoin going to get burned?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Yes I think that buyers of Bitcoin are going to get burned
Community Voice Responses (Jan. 2, 2018)
From the Dec. 8 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Is the U.S
Community Voice Responses (Dec. 26, 2017)
From the Dec. 1 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Will there be a coin collection worth $1 billion by the year 2040?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Mine already is, in Zimbabwe dollars!
Tom Miller
Santa Rosa, Calif
Community Voice Responses (Dec. 19, 2017)
From the Nov. 24 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Is the bottle cap Coca-Cola coin something you would pay $29.95 for?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper
Community Voice Responses (December 5, 2017)
From the Nov. 10 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Do you think the U.S
Community Voice Responses (Nov. 28, 2017)
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Community Voice Responses (Nov. 21, 2017)
From the Oct. 27 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Are two proof silver American Eagles in 2018, W and S, too many?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
The market for proof silver Eagles is currently saturated
Community Voice Responses (Nov. 14, 2017)
From the Oct. 20 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Should kids pay with cash to learn math and make change?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Absolutely YES
Community Voice Responses (Nov. 7, 2017)
From the Oct. 13 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Will the 2018 World War I commemorative silver dollar become a collector favorite?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
I like the design of the new WWI commemorative dollar except for one detail: the dough boy’s closed eye
Community Voice Responses (Oct. 31, 2017)
From the Sept. 29 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Is the U.S
Community Voice Responses (Oct. 24, 2017)
From the Sept. 29 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Are American gold coins now a good buy?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
In my opinion the answer to this question will depend on an individual’s preferences
Community Voice Responses (Oct. 17, 2017)
From the Sept. 22 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Have American coin designs improved in recent years?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
No
Community Voice Responses (Oct. 10, 2017)
From the Sept. 15 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Should diamonds be used as spendable currency?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
If people are willing to accept diamonds as currency then they should be used, just as any other acceptable form of money
Community Voice Responses (Oct. 3, 2017)
From the Sept. 8 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Should Treasury Secretary Mnuchin keep Andrew Jackson on the $20?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Most definitely yes! Regardless of any individual’s contribution to our society, nobody but Liberty or past presidents should be honored on our currency
Community Voice Responses (Sept. 26, 2017)
From the Sept. 1 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Were buyers of Enhanced Uncirculated Sets justified in canceling their orders?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
It appears that once the speculators and dealers realized that they were not going to make large profits on the limited edition Enhanced Uncirculated Sets, they started cancelling orders
Community Voice Responses (Sept. 19, 2017)
From the Aug. 25 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Are you interested in Canadian commemoratives?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Yes
Community Voice Responses (Sept. 12, 2017)
From the Aug. 18 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Do collectors really spend less money on coins in the summertime?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Yes, people do spend less on coins during the summer
Community Voice Responses (Sept. 5, 2017)
From the Aug. 11 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Will the new U.S
Community Voice Responses (Aug. 29, 2017)
From the Aug. 4 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Should the Mint have set an order limit for the 225th Anniversary Enhanced Uncirculated Coin Set?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Yes, the U
Community Voice Responses (Aug. 22, 207)
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Community Voice Responses (Aug. 15, 2017)
From the July 21 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Should you be a more active buyer when coin prices are dropping?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
When prices drop it could present an opportunity for a collector to pick up wish list pieces at an affordable price. Of course if you are looking for an investment, that could be a different story
Community Voice Responses (Aug. 8, 2017)
From the July 14 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Is a 225,000 mintage too low for the Mint’s 2017 Enhanced Uncirculated Coin Set?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Yes, I think the 225,000 set is too low. Or should they restrict purchase to one per household?
Marion Kaufman
Gainsville, Ga
Community Voice Responses (Aug. 1, 2017)
From the July 7 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Are coin auction pedigrees important to you?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Dumb question: What is a coin pedigree?
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Editor’s note: Records are kept of who owned important coins, when and how they sold and at what price.
I’m not sure if I totally grasp the question
Community Voice Responses (July 25, 2017)
From the June 30 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Will celebrity autographed slabs make the coins in them more valuable?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Depending on how important the celebrity is and the number of slabs signed, the signature could make the slabs significantly more valuable. This is because the coin collecting hobby will be merged with the autograph collecting hobby; more hobbyist demand may translate into greater value
Community Voice Responses (July 18, 2017)
From the June 23 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Should Native American dollars also be made in gold?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
For those who wish this item in gold, order them. A catch: made to order only
Community Voice Responses (July 11, 2017)
From the June 16 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Will you check your 1990 proof sets for the “No S” cent?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Sure, why not? You never know when you might get lucky.
Gary Canupp
Charlotte, N
Community Voice Responses (July 11, 2017)
From the June 9 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Do you find annual coin price guide books useful?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Price guides are very helpful. No way I could keep that much information in my head
Community Voice Responses (June 27, 2017)
From the June 2 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Does celebrity involvement help persuade people to collect coins?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
I have been collecting coins for nearly 35 years with a huge variety of coins thus far. I am not at all influenced by celebrities in anything that I do, much less for anything as important as coin collecting
Community Voice Responses (June 20, 2017)
From the May 26 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Do you search for doubled die errors?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Yes I search for doubled dies. I have been searching and have found several doubled-die errors
Community Voice Responses (June 13, 2017)
From the May 19 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Should the ‘P’ mintmark stay permanently on all Philadelphia cents?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Yes. I’ve been collecting from the late ’60s and I always thought it was a bit odd that coins from Philadelphia didn’t have a mintmark, while all other mints do
Community Voice Responses (May 23, 2017)
From the Apr. 28 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Should gold imports be taxed like products such as lumber?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
To my mind gold should not be taxed as a commodity like lumber
Community Voice Responses (May 16, 2017)
From the Apr. 21 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Should the cent and nickel be abolished?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Yes, please get rid of the cent and nickel
Community Voice Responses (May 9, 2017)
From the Apr. 14 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Should the Mint limit orders in the first week to just one item per household?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
It depends on the item
Community Voice Responses (May 2, 2017)
From the Apr. 7 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Will 2017-S proof silver Eagle prices remain high when the Mint offers more?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Hopefully, it will just be in line with other products
Community Voice Responses (April 25, 2017)
From the Mar. 31 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Are recovered sunken treasure silver bars cheap at twice melt value?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Yes, they are
Community Voice Responses (April 18, 2017)
From the Mar. 24 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Will a U.S palladium bullion coin with a Mercury dime obverse design be popular?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper
Community Voice Responses (March 28, 2017)
From the Mar. 3 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Is the proof silver American Eagle the most popular Mint collector product?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
I wouldn’t say it is the most popular collector item from the U
Community Voice Responses (March 21, 2017)
From the Feb. 24 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Do you collect bullion to safeguard against uncertainty in currency?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
I do not collect bullion to safeguard against the uncertainty of currency
Community Voice Responses (March 14, 2017)
From the Feb. 17 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Should Morgan dollars graded “Good” be worth more than melt value?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
In a perfect world, “Good” Morgan dollars would retain some numismatic value and thus price higher than bullion
Community Voice Responses (March 7, 2017)
From the Feb. 10 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Do you think cents are worth searching for valuable errors?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
After going through a large pile of wheat cents and happening upon a nicer grade 1942 “D over S,” which I subsequently sold at my local coin club, I would have to say yes
Community Voice Responses (February 28, 2017)
From the Feb. 3 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Do you plan to buy gold in 2017?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Will I buy gold in 2017? Yes! Will it be in 5-10 ounce purchases? No! I will continue to add to my modern U
Community Voice Responses (February 21, 2017)
From the Jan. 27 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Do celebrity coin collectors encourage others to take up numismatics?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
A celebrity who collects occasionally makes a headline but, in fact, it is the other way around
Community Voice Responses (February 14, 2017)
From the Jan. 20 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Will you check your change to find the new ‘P’ mintmarked 2017 cent?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
Why wouldn’t anyone into pennies/coins look for the mintmark, especially if the Mint didn’t plan to include it? I look at all change received, so I’ll look for the “P” mintmark, closely
Community Voice Responses (February 7, 2017)
From the Jan. 13 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:
Do you buy the new date Eagles as soon as they are available in January?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.
No, I usually wait a few months
Community Voice Responses (July 26, 2016)
From the July 1 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:Are you excited about the approaching issuance of a U.S. palladium coin?Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper
Community Voice Responses (July 19, 2016)
From the June 25 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:Will you be a buyer of the 2016 Liberty silver medals?Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.2016-W silver proofAmerican Liberty medal.It all depends upon cost and availability
Community Voice Responses (March 1, 2016)
From the Feb. 5 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:Will America the Beautiful 5-ounce silver collector’s uncirculated coins be a good investment?Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.World coin collectors will want to check out the Chicago International Coin Fair, held April 15th to the 17th
Community Voice Responses (Feb. 23, 2016)
From the Jan. 29 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:Will the end of the Presidential dollar series make the coins more popular?Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.I think if the coins had been more widely accepted by the public there would be more interest
Community Voice Responses (6/16/2015)
From the May 22 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:Do you think sales of $100,000+ coins help raise values for all collector coins?Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.No, I don’t think the sale of $100,000 coins raises the value of “collector coins,” however I believe that it’s good for the hobby when the media covers and reports such monumental sales. It raises awareness of coin collecting in general
Community Voice Responses (4/21/2015)
From the March 17 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:Should a woman replace Jackson on the $20 bill?Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.No. I say let’s leave Andrew Jack’s picture on the $20 bill
Community Voice Responses (3/24/2015)
From the Feb. 27 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:Do you start new coin collections before finishing older ones?Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.I once had a very modest coin collection of stuff that I had picked up as a kid over 50 years ago
Community Voice Responses (3/17/2015)
From the Feb. 13 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:Have you ever cleaned a coin?Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.I am somewhat caught between the two terms
Community Voice Responses (3/3/2015)
From the Feb. 6 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:Is filling basic coin albums from change now a relic of a bygone age?Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.Short answer — yes, mostly
Community Voice Responses (2/24/15)
From the Jan. 30 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:Should the Treasury allow the melting of pre-1983 cents to recover the copper?Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.Absolutely, remove the restriction against melting
Community Voice Responses (1/27/15)
From the Jan. 2 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:Should the successful cupped baseball coins be followed by more U.S
Community Voice Responses (12/02/14)
From the Oct. 3 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:Do you plan to share your coin collecting hobby with your family during the holidays?Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.For the past year, I have been preparing things to introduce coin collecting to my grandson
Community Voice Responses (11/18/14)
From the Oct. 3 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:Is the 30,000 Jackie Kennedy First Spouse gold coin mintage too high?Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.Jackie Kennedy’s first spouse gold coin will be so beautiful that a mintage of 30,000 will probably be too low
Community Voice Responses (10/28/14)
From the Oct. 3 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:Would you support the proposed art medal program by buying one from the U.S
Community Voice Responses (10/21/14)
From the Sept. 26 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:Do you spend the cents that you receive in change?Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.All of my pennies, nickels and dimes go on a jar that I empty into the grandaughter’s college account
Community Voice Responses (10/14/14)
From the Sept. 19 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:Do you think the price of the gold Kennedy halves will be higher a year from now?Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.I do not believe the high prices for the gold Kennedy half will hold up once the price of gold starts to dip
Community Voice Responses (10/07/14)
From the Sept. 5 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:Does the Mint make too many versions of the proof set?Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.Yes
Community Voice Responses (09/30/14)
From the Sept. 5 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:Do you think advances in science will eventually make gold worthless?Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.The Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, offers invaluable information from identification to values
Community Voice Responses (09/23/14)
From the Aug. 29 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:Will the Franklin D. Roosevelt presidential dollar coin sell out quickly?AThe 2015 North American Coins & Prices is the perfect all-in-one guide for the coin collector, dealer and enthusiast
Community Voice Responses (09/16/14)
From the Aug. 22 Numismatic News E-Newsletter:The 2015 North American Coins & Prices is the perfect all-in-one guide for the coin collector, dealer and enthusiast.Purchase your copy here!Do you search change for error coins?Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper