A History of Postcard Collecting

Postcards have been popular for some time, more than a hundred years by some counts. Postcards have maintained their populartiy for many reasons. Today, the postcard templates that you can find online have helped expand their reach. Also, postcard collecting is a huge hobby, third to only stamp and coin collecting. Many people [...]

America’s Most Popular Board Games

Since 9/11, there seems to be a mounting resurgence of boardgame enthusiasts. Families seem to be realizing the value of spending time together, enjoying each other’s company and partaking in good, wholesome family fun. Also, there’s been a surge in popularity due to the rough economy. As journalist Rachel Bogert McClatchy puts it: “When times [...]

Card Games Past & Present

Card games have been popular in America for ages. During wartime, it was a great reprieve from boredom, restlessness and depression, both for the men on the front lines and for the women they left behind. The most popular games for women were Contract Bridge, Auction and Pinochle, while the most popular games for men [...]

What Has Changed About The Newly Designed Silver Eagle Coin?

Liberty, enveloped in the American Flag’s folds, in full walk, with right hand extended, and holding oak and laurel branches in her left, is featured on the American Eagle Silver Coins obverse. Struck on specifically varnished blanks, the American Eagle Uncirculated Coins feature a finish like their bullion opposite numbers, but carry the “W” mint [...]