Bullion Shark's Coin Blog

Notes and Rare Coins Banned in U.S. Rare coins banned in the U.S. include those that were never officially released or recalled from circulation. Notable examples are the 1933 Double Eagle, wh … read more

How to Protect My Rare Coin Collection Your  rare coin collection is something you should be proud of. It is likely part of your "nest egg." You have spent some of your hard-earned money to … read more

7 of the Most Valuable Wheat Pennies Though they aren’t worth much on their faces, pennies are some of the most fun coins to chase as a collector. That said, there’s a big difference between common … read more

Mint States Coins Mint State (MS) coins are uncirculated coins that show no signs of wear and retain their original mint luster. Graded on a scale from MS60 to MS70, with MS70 being a perfect coin … read more

Wheat Penny History and Value The Wheat Penny, also known as the Lincoln Wheat Cent, was first minted in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. Designed by Victor D. … read more