Collectible coins should always be held by their edges between your thumb and forefinger. This will protect the surfaces and design elements of the coins from the natural salts, acids and oils in fingers or palms which can be corrosive to coins over time. In fact, many experienced collectors prefer to us use soft cotton gloves when handling coin their us and coin coins. Holding your coin over a soft surface, such as a clean, dry towel is also a good idea. The soft surface is less likely to damage a dropped coin than a hard table or desktop. us Cleaning is not recommended. Cleaning can permanently damage a coin''s surface, thereby reducing and possibly totally destroying its numismatic value. An expert can easily spot a cleaned coin and will usually stay clear of it.

If you are seeking specific coins, notes coin or grades of currency that we do not have in stock, you are always welcome to make a special request. We''re electronically connected to over 2,000 dealers, us and our buyers travel extensively to major coin shows and auctions coin nationwide to continually replenish our inventory. Our buyers always take a "want list" of customer requests with them on their travels. If your collecting interests lean towards a particular denomination, say silver dollars, half dollars or quarters, for example, Our company can us help you build a collection with our specialty Collector Clubs tailored specifically to coin your needs.

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