Why I Couldn’t Believe the Price of Ruby Slippers – A Numismatic Journey
Why I Couldn’t Believe the Price of Ruby Slippers – A Numismatic Journey So, let me take you on a little journey that started with me clicking on a YouTube video titled, Numis News Week 4. Honestly, I had no idea I was about to dive into a world where a pair of iconic red […]
Why This Video on the US Mint Blew My Mind
Why This Video on the US Mint Blew My Mind Recently, I stumbled upon a video that completely reshaped my understanding of the US Mint and its operations. Titled “US Mint Failed Audit + Price Increases + LAST YEAR for Women of America Quarters,” it was a treasure trove of insights that I just had […]
Twenty-Cent Pieces: America’s Most Forgotten Denomination Explained

A Denomination Born From Necessity Few coins in American numismatic history have had as brief and turbulent a life as the twenty-cent piece. Authorized by Congress on March 3, 1875, this short-lived denomination was the brainchild of Nevada Senator John P. Jones, who argued that the western territories desperately needed a coin capable of making […]
Why I’m All In on FUN SHOW 2025 – Here’s What I Learned!
Why I’m All In on FUN SHOW 2025 – Here’s What I Learned! Let me tell you—I just watched a video that felt like discovering a hidden treasure chest! The title alone, “FUN SHOW 2025!! A round table with the ‘Four Families’”, piqued my interest because who wouldn’t want insights from passionate folks in the […]
Why I Was Completely Captivated by the 2025 Winter FUN Show Video
Why I Was Completely Captivated by the 2025 Winter FUN Show Video As someone who has always held a soft spot for coins and collectibles, I recently stumbled across a YouTube video titled “2025 Winter FUN Show Schedule of Events”, and I knew I had to dive into it. I mean, the excitement of attending […]
Discovering WitterBrick: A Coin Collector’s Dream Come True
Discovering WitterBrick: A Coin Collector’s Dream Come True Honestly, I couldn’t stop smiling as I watched Seth Chandler share his insights about WitterBrick at the Winter FUN Show 2025. As a coin enthusiast, there’s something thrilling about discovering new ways to indulge in my passion. When I heard about WitterBrick being akin to a collector’s […]
Why Watching This Video About US and EU Markets Blew My Mind
Whenever I dive into the world of coin collecting, I find myself fascinated by the intricate details and stories behind each piece. Recently, I stumbled upon a video titled What are the differences between the US and EU Markets? CEO of CIT talks at Winter FUN 2025, and let me tell you, it was a […]
Coins at War: How World War II Transformed the U.S. Cent, Nickel, and Dime

When the War Came Home to the Mint The Second World War reshaped virtually every corner of American industry, and the United States Mint was no exception. Between 1942 and 1945, the familiar compositions of the Lincoln cent, Jefferson nickel, and — to a lesser degree — the Roosevelt dime were quietly but significantly altered. […]
I Just Watched a Video on 16th Century German Thalers, and Here’s What Blew My Mind
I Just Watched a Video on 16th Century German Thalers, and Here’s What Blew My Mind So, I recently stumbled upon this video titled “Coin Dealer Explains Why You Should Collect 16th Century German Thalers! FUN show 2025,” and let me tell you, I never expected to find myself so fascinated by coins! I’ve dabbled […]
IN GOD WE TRUST: How the Two-Cent Piece Changed American Coinage Forever

A Nation in Crisis, A Motto Born from Faith The American Civil War did more than reshape the political and geographic boundaries of a nation — it forced a reckoning with the very soul of the republic. As battlefields consumed tens of thousands of lives and the Union teetered under unprecedented strain, a wave of […]