Gold Coins Today Editorial Team, Author at Gold Coins Today

Understanding Buyback Policies When Selling Coins

How dealer buyback policies work when selling coins or bullion, what affects the offer, and questions to ask before you commit.

Learn what to check before buying coins online, from seller reputation to return policies, photos, and authentication.

Learn practical ways to check a coin dealer’s credentials, transparency and track record before making a purchase or sale.

A practical guide to coin show etiquette and what first-time attendees can expect from tables, dealers, and bourse floor manners.

Learn how coin auctions actually work, from consignment to bidding to buyer’s premiums, before you bid or consign a coin.

Key questions to ask a coin dealer before buying, from pricing and authentication to return policy, so you can shop with confidence.

Constitutional silver refers to pre-1965 US coins that were 90% silver. Here’s what the term means and why it’s called that.

Fine gold is (near) pure gold; alloyed gold is mixed with other metals for strength and color. Here’s how the two actually differ.

Hallmarks and assay marks stamp purity, origin and maker onto gold and silver. Here’s what they mean and how to read them.

Learn the basic checks people use to spot fake gold coins and bars, and why a professional appraisal matters before any purchase.