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Why You Should Sell Your Unwanted or Unused Gold Jewelry
Gold is a precious metal that has been valuable to mankind since ancient times. It has been used throughout history as currency, and for making luxury items such as jewelry, statues, and religious relics. Even the U.S. dollar was backed by gold until President Nixon...
PGS Gold & Coin Opens New Store in Schaumburg, IL
PGS Gold & Coin has been one of the most trusted coin dealers and precious metal specialists in the Chicago suburbs since we started, and we have just opened a new location in Schaumburg, IL to reach more people in Chicagoland. Those who are looking to buy or...
Sell Your Gold As The Gold Price Continues To Climb
Precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum have always been viewed as sound investments because they tend to either sustain or increase their value. Historically, there has been an inverse relationship between the price of precious metals and the value of the...
5 Tips For Keeping Your Jewelry Sparkling
5 Tips For Keeping Your Jewelry Sparkling Your fine jewelry pieces are more than just a status symbol, as certain pieces, like engagement and wedding rings and family heirloom, have a sentimental value that is beyond priceless to both women and men. Tasteful pieces of...
What Should I Do With My Coins/Collectibles For Estates
One of the questions that we get asked routinely is “What should I do with my coins, and other collectibles when it comes to my estate? Should I sell them, or leave them to my heirs? Can you help me decide my best course of action?” We thought we would take this blog...
Lincoln Pennies: A Great Addition to Your Coin Collection
Over Labor Day weekend we had the pleasure of spending some time in Springfield, IL and taking in a few of the Abraham Lincoln Sites. One thing is certain; there is an awful lot of Lincoln memorabilia that is available to collect! However if space is at a premium for...
How to Prepare Your Coins for a Coin Appraisal
Coin appraisals can be quite valuable, especially if you have recently inherited a coin collection, or are simply in need of some accurate information on the value of the coins you own. In this blog post we wanted to share a few tips on how to get your coins appraised...
How to Organize and Inventory Your Coin Collection
Having to organize and inventory your coin collection may be something you never thought you would have to do…..especially if you never set out to collect coins as a hobby. For many folks, once the coin collecting bug bites them, they set down a path of collecting,...
5 Great Reasons NOT to Clean Old Coins
Should you ever clean old coins? We share 5 reasons why we don't think so. “I have some old coins that I want to clean before I bring them into your shop…..can you recommend what products I should use to clean them with?” This is a question we routinely get asked;...
The Ten Most Valuable Coins in the United States
When folks come into PGS Gold & Coin to sell their coins, the number one thing they want to know of course is how valuable are their coins. The next thing they want to know is what are the most valuable coins in the United States. We thought we would share that...
Father’s Day Coin Buying Tips
Coin buying doesn't have to be stressful when it comes to buying a special gift for Dad! Father’s Day is right around the corner, and if your dad is a coin collector, then this time of the year can either be an easy time to purchase a gift for dad, or a challenging...
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