Who is Chester's coins?

Chester's Coins & Gifts | We buy, sell, trade and appraise rare coins, currency, and gold and silver bullion. Welcome to Chester’s Coins! We are a locally owned and operated business located in Ames, Iowa. We buy, sell, trade and appraise rare coins, currency, and gold and silver bullion. We also specialize in beer and wine making supplies.

What is a coin used for?

Coin, a piece of metal or, rarely, some other material (such as leather or porcelain) certified by a mark or marks upon it as being of a specific intrinsic or exchange value. The use of cast-metal pieces as a medium of exchange is very ancient and probably developed out of the use in commerce of

What coins were issued in the 19th century?

In the 19th century United States coins were issued with what we would consider today as unusual values. Coins such as the 1/2 cent, the 2c piece, the 3c piece, (which was called a trime), the 1/2 dime and the 20c piece are all examples of some of the coins you might have received in change. Where is your coin from?

What currency is used in the UK?

The UK unit of currency is pounds sterling (£), not the Euro. If you plan on visiting Britain, it's important to familiarize yourself with the UK currency, especially since new note and coin designs have been circulated between 2016 and 2018.