Scott A. Travers

Scott A. Travers, president of Scott Travers Rare Coin Galleries, LLC, ranks as one of the most knowledgeable and influential coin dealers and advisers in the world. Scott is the author of seven best-selling books on coins, including The Insider’s Guide to U.S. Coin Values and The Coin Collector’s Survival Manual. He is a former vice president of the American Numismatic Association, served as a coin-valuation consultant to the Federal Trade Commission and is a forceful consumer advocate for the coin-buying public. Scott is one of Bottom Line’s Featured Experts—follow his award-winning blog, The Money Connoisseur, and watch his videos, Face Value: Investing in Metals and Money.

Spot a Treasure In Your Pocket Change
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Spot a Treasure In Your Pocket Change

Before you toss your pocket change in a jar, check them carefully for these characteristics. You may have a valuable coin!

Finding a Fortune in Your Pocket Change
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Finding a Fortune in Your Pocket Change

Looking through the coins in your change and piggy bank can make you a mint. Here’s what to look for.

The Dangers and Attractions of Gold in Today’s Volatile World
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The Dangers and Attractions of Gold in Today’s Volatile World

Gold often serves as a safe haven, but it can carry a variety of risks. And media attention has changed with the times.

The Excitement of a New Year in Coin Collecting
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The Excitement of a New Year in Coin Collecting

A fresh, new start spurs golden optimism for a profitable future.

A Coin Insider’s Ultimate Secret Tool
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A Coin Insider’s Ultimate Secret Tool

If you’re buying or selling coins, information is your friend. Here’s how to find the wholesale value of all your vintage coins.

Small Accidents with a Big Cost
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Small Accidents with a Big Cost

You might be inadvertently doing something to damage the value of your collectible coins. Here’s how to make sure your investments keep all of their value.

Gold as an Insurance Policy
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Gold as an Insurance Policy

With fears of another recession in the news, here’s what you need to know if you want to introduce or increase the amount of gold in your portfolio.

Your $350,000 Bonus for Looking Carefully
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Your $350,000 Bonus for Looking Carefully

One small mistake when minting coins could mean an enormous increase in value. Look carefully if you own any proof sets.

Turning Your Rings and Things into Cash
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Turning Your Rings and Things into Cash

If you’re thinking of selling off some gold, silver or jewelry, here’s how to make sure you get a fair price and aren’t taken advantage of.

Ultimate Insider Secrets of Coin Dealing
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Ultimate Insider Secrets of Coin Dealing

These insider tips for coin collectors will help you avoid being taken advantage of when you’re investing in your next coin.

Coin-Rating System at the Crossroads
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Coin-Rating System at the Crossroads

The coin-ratings systems collectors have been using for decades suddenly have some serious competition, which is great news for collectors

How to Get $9,000 for a 1965 Dime
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How to Get $9,000 for a 1965 Dime

The U.S. Mint mistakenly made some 1965 dimes out of silver. If you find one in your pocket or coin jar, it’s worth a lot. Here’s how to tell.

Coin-Collecting Lingo Every Collector Should Know
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Coin-Collecting Lingo Every Collector Should Know

Knowing the lingo of coin collecting can elevate you from swindler's mark to someone who literally knows what he’s talking about.

Great Coin Collecting Gifts for Every Budget
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Great Coin Collecting Gifts for Every Budget

These coin and currency collectibles will be treasured for generations, and many are very affordable.

How to Examine a Collectible Coin—And Tell How Valuable It Is or Isn’t
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How to Examine a Collectible Coin—And Tell How Valuable It Is or Isn’t

A master coin dealer tells how you can look at any coin and unlock its secrets. You need this to be a smart coin collector.

The Top 3 Coin-Market Myths
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The Top 3 Coin-Market Myths

If you collect coins, you’ll surely hear these common falsehoods about them. Save yourself hassle—and money—by knowing the truth about coins.

How to Store Your Coin Collection Safely
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How to Store Your Coin Collection Safely

You want your coins to be both accessible and well-protected from theft and natural disasters. Here’s what to do—and not do.

Why You Should Join a Coin-Collecting Club (And the Best to Join)
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Why You Should Join a Coin-Collecting Club (And the Best to Join)

These coin collecting clubs are fantastic resources offering knowledge, contacts and access to rare and collectible coins.

The Difference Between Coin Collectors and Investors—and How to Make Money as a Collector
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The Difference Between Coin Collectors and Investors—and How to Make Money as a Collector

Surprisingly, coin collectors often make better profits than coin investors. Here’s why—and how to combine the best of coin collecting and investing.

The 3 Risks of Buying and Selling Valuable Coins…and Insider Strategies You Can Use to Handle Them
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The 3 Risks of Buying and Selling Valuable Coins…and Insider Strategies You Can Use to Handle Them

Buying, holding and selling coins all expose you to risk, but you can use these insider strategies to minimize risk and maximize your profit.