Mar 23, 2026 | Coin Collecting, Coin Shows, Coins, Stamp Auctions, Stamp Collecting, Uncategorized
When someone inherits a coin or stamp collection, the first question that usually comes up is simple. “What is it worth?” Many people assume there is a single answer to that question. Value can be viewed from different perspectives depending on the purpose. Two of the...
Mar 9, 2026 | Coin Collecting, Coin Shows, Coins, Stamp Auctions, Stamp Collecting, Stamps, Uncategorized
Coin and Stamp Collectors often focus on rarity, history, and market timing when preparing to sell coins or stamps at auctions. While these factors certainly matter, the way a collection has been stored over the years can be just as important. Even valuable pieces can...
Dec 3, 2025 | Coin Collecting, Coin Shows, Coins, Obsolete Coins, Online Auctions, Silver Coins, Stamp Auctions, Stamp Collecting, Stamps, Type Coins, Uncategorized, US Coins, World Coins
It happens all the time. Someone brings in a box of coins or a stamp album they inherited from a relative, convinced they are sitting on a small fortune. After all, the collection is old, the pieces look interesting, and they have heard stories of rare collectibles...
Aug 21, 2025 | Stamp Auctions, Stamp Collecting, Stamps, Uncategorized
Stamp collecting might seem like a quiet hobby to the outside world, but any seasoned collector will tell you that it’s full of excitement. For many, the thrill lies in the hunt for that elusive stamp: the one that’s hard to find, steeped in history, and perhaps even...
Aug 4, 2025 | Coin Collecting, Coin Shows, Coins, Stamp Auctions, Stamp Collecting, Stamps, Uncategorized, US Coins, World Coins
When you’re dealing with something as personal and potentially valuable as a coin or stamp collection, getting an accurate and trustworthy appraisal is essential. Whether you’re settling an estate, planning a donation, or just want to know what your collection is...
Jul 21, 2025 | Coin Collecting, Coin Shows, Coins, Currency, Stamp Auctions, Stamp Collecting, Stamps, Uncategorized, US Coins, World Coins
If you’ve ever sorted through a box of old coins or flipped through a family stamp album, chances are you’ve wondered: Is this worth anything? It’s a natural question—and one we hear almost daily at Centennial Auctions. Coins and stamps have a long history of being...
