I was looking for a special way to commemorate Michael Jackson for some time. The first album I ever bought was Thriller and I even danced my first dance with the music of the King of Pop. I have all Jackson’s albums but still, I really wanted to keep a memory that is both respectful for the King and different than anything else.
Last week I came across some wonderful Michael Jackson coin sets, dedicated to the King of Pop, to his life and his influential career. The 4 piece colorized coin set includes:
John F. Kennedy Half Dollar (random year) colorized with a the classic image of Jackson
Washington quarter, colorized with the image of a young Michael Jackson after he made his debut with The Jackson Five in 1963
Washington quarter, colorized with the image of Jackson from the height of his popularity as the King of Pop
Washington quarter, colorized with the image of Jackson as he appeared shortly before his death
The set is struck by the United States Mint and professionally colorized with approved images of Michael Jackson. I also loved the fact that each coin is encapsulated in a clear plastic holder to protect it from damage and that the set is beautifully displayed in a tribute metal box.
One of our nation’s most legendary and celebrated families is of course, the Kennedy family. The first family of American politics - wealthy, glamorous and photogenic, the Kennedy family became an icon and a household name in the past half century.
JFK half dollar - minted in 64’ after the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
2009 Washington, D.C. state quarter - with JFK portrait and signature.
1999 Connecticut state quarter – depicts Joseph P. Kennedy. Graduating from the Choate School, Connecticut in 1933, Joseph Kennedy was killed in WWII, flying in a combat mission.
2001 New York state quarter – commemorates Robert F. Kennedy, a U.S. senator, assassinated while campaigning for the Democratic nomination for President.
2000 Massachusetts state quarter – featuring Ted Kennedy, the youngest of the four brothers, Member of the Democratic Party and a Massachusetts Senator. Ted Kennedy passed away last month after a long battle with cancer.
The Kennedy Tribute 5-piece Colorized Coin Collection comes in a beautiful display box and available at www.ContinentalMint.com
No. Lady Liberty’s name is not Morgan. George T. Morgan was the designer of the Morgan Silver Dollar, which is considered to be the King of silver dollars.
The Morgan Dollar was minted between the years 1878 and 1904 and once again in 1921. Morgan designed both sides of the coin, one side featuring Lady Liberty and an Eagle holding olive branch and arrows on the other.
The coin is made of 90% silver, and wasn’t really popular at the time. Of course, it was heavy and bulky and nobody wanted to carry them around in their pockets. The eagle was also considered to be ugly and unappealing. But today, the Morgan Dollar is the most coveted coin for all coin collectors.
Now the king of American Silver Dollars, is available in a coin set of 6 different dates or mint marks. The 6 BU Morgan Silver Dollar set consists of brilliant uncirculated bright silver Morgan Dollars and is admirably displayed in a Dansco Supreme Album.
Visit www.ContinentalMint.com and embark on a wonderful journey as you expand your silver coin collection with exciting new discoveries.
Welcome to coin collecting. If you’re looking to enter into this amazing hobby and you want to know how to start a coin collection, here are a few essential coin collection tips, to help you get going:
Decide which coins you would like to collect. You can collect coins by years or by countries. You can collect themed coins like coins that depict your hero or a subject you’re interested in, like nature or airplanes.
Start with collecting coins that are available or in circulation and see if you like it. Collect the State quarters or ask from friends that travel abroad to bring you back some coins.
Get a protective album or book where you can safely store your coin collection. These albums are great when you want to display your collection and they also keep the coins protected.
Finish one set before moving on to the next. Once you start a collection, you can get easily tempted to get other coins and different themes. An organized collection of full sets is more valuable.
When your coin collection starts to gain scope and value, you should think about safe storage. Coins are an easy target so make sure that your collection is kept in a well hidden place.
If you are looking for more information about collectors coins and coin collections, head on to www.ContinentalMint.com were we help Coin Collectors start and expand their collection with a wide selection of coin sets, Lincoln Cents and collectors’ supplies, at the best prices available.
Here’s to another lovely 1 dollar coin, although short lived, we’re proud to commemorate the Eisenhower Dollar. The United States Government issued these coins from 1971 to 1978 in memory of Dwight D. Eisenhower who died only a few years before in 1969. The back side of the coin features a lovely tribute to the Apollo 11 moon expedition that happened in the same year.
The Eisenhower Dollar wasn’t very popular, mostly due to its awkwardly large size. The dollar was replaced by the Susan B. Anthony dollar in 1979 which was even less popular.
The Apollo 11 side on the other hand stayed on the dollar coins and continued to circulate until 2000 when it was replaced by the Sacagawea Dollar.
A complete 32 coin set of the short lived 1971 – 1978 BU and Proof Eisenhower Dollars is now available at www.continentalmint.com. The set is magnificently displayed in a Dansco Supreme Album. Many of the low mintage coins are increasingly difficult to find in these premium conditions so be sure to secure yourself this lovely piece of American History.
I was looking for a special way to commemorate Michael Jackson for some time. The first album I ever bought was Thriller and I even danced my first dance with the music of the King of Pop. I have all Jackson’s albums but still, I really wanted to keep a memory that is both respectful for the King and different than anything else.
