Coin Collecting

Who Was Sacagawea?  When you hear the word Sacagawea, the Haudenosaunee coin comes to mind. Sacagawea was a Native American woman best known for helping the Lewis and Clark expedition achieve its goals.  She was born into the Shoshone tribe in what is now Idaho around 1788. When she was 12 years old, another tribe … Read more

The Importance of Cleaning Coins Cleaning old coins of accumulated dirt can be a dangerous undertaking. But what is the best way to clean old coins? Only if the coins hold sentimental significance for you and you have no intention of selling them. It takes a soft touch to do it well, and it’s critical … Read more