Birmingham Coin & Jewelry Blog
24 Karat Gold 2014 Kennedy Half Dollars – In Stock Now!
The agenda for the forthcoming meeting of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) has revealed the United States Mint’s plans to offer a special product featuring a 2014 Kennedy Half Dollar struck in 24 karat gold. Specifically [...]
The Value of Money
The average person here might say that a definition of “money” could be “U.S. coins and paper currency that can be exchanged for items of value”. Earlier, shells and cigarettes were used as money. Two [...]
Heirlooms with Potential Value
Every week, customers bring old letters with stamped envelopes, foreign “coins” and other unusual items to our store for appraisal and possible sale. When younger folks bring such items, they are usually a gift from [...]
Gold is the Authentic Metal of Love
Its physical beauty, strength and intrinsic value have made it the definitive choice for wedding band for almost two years. These qualities are still the reasons the majority of couples choose gold wedding bands today. [...]
The Color of Gold
Gold is naturally yellow but can be alloyed with other metals to create a variety of colors,from a pure white to sophisticated rose. Designs that incorporate both white and yellow gold in the same band [...]