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Q. Help! I am getting inundated with email messages from the clubs. How do I make it stop?
A. To change your e-mail settings in EW2 - EW5 proceed as follows:

1) Log into the group (EW2,3,4, or 5) - You will know that you are logged in because in the upper right it will say, "Welcome <myusername> where <myusername> will be your handle in the club. If it does not say this, then you are not logged in.
2) In the lower left of the page you will see a link called MEMBER TOOLS. Click on it.
3) On the page that comes up look for a link marked CHECK YOUR EMAIL SETTINGS. CLICK ON IT.
4) Select READ MESSAGES ON_LINE or something similar to that.

No more messages will be sent to your e-mail box.

Q. I think I found an error coin, what type of errors are there? Where can I quickly look up information?
A. Visit CoinFacts.com. This Internet Encyclopedia has descriptions, explanations and pictures of the many different types of errors.

Q. I've been collecting mint error coins for years and want to have my collection certified. How do I go about doing this?
A. There are three major third party grading services that authenticate, certify and encapsulate mint errors:

ANACS - ANACS has been certifying major mint errors for ten years. They have an excellent track record and have slabbed many of the finest errors in the world. Thousands of mint error collectors rely on ANACS's reputation to certify their mint errors.
PCGS - PCGS is the largest third party grading service and started certifying mint errors in March of 1999. They are located in California.
NGC - NGC is one of the largest third party grading services located in New Jersey and have been certifying mint errors for a year.

Q. I collect mint error coins but I am confused by some of the abbreviations used by the grading services when describing the error. Could you please help me out?
A. Here is the generally accepted list, and primarily used by ANACS, PCGS & NGC:

O/C - off center
D/S - double struck
T/S - triple struck
M/S - multi struck
F/O - flipover
B/S - broadstruck
DBL DENOM - double denomination
CB - counterbrockage
FRAG - fragment
BROCK - brockage
TRANS - transitional
EXP - experimental
PLN - planchet
TR - trial
ADJ - adjustment
STK - struck
PC - partial collar
BND - bonded
MTD PR - mated pair
T1 - type 1.

Q. I found a coin that shows doubling of the letters, design and portrait. Is this a double die or a double struck coin?
A. What you most likely have is a coin with mechanical doubling, ejection doubling, or strike doubling. This is very common and has little or no value as a mint error.

Q. I have a two headed coin. Is this a rare mint error? If so what is it worth?
A. What you have is called a "magician's coin." This is a novelty piece and can be purchased at a magic shop. These have no numismatic value and are for entertainment only.

Q. I just found a states quarter that looks like it's golden or brass. Is this made out of the same metal as the new golden dollar?
A. Chances are your states quarter has been plated after it left the mint. Check to see if the edge is the same color as the rest of the coin. If it is the same color, the coin has been plated. If the edge is copper colored you might have genuine a mint error.

Q. I found a penny (nickel or dime) that looks slightly misshaped or a little off-center. Is this error worth anything? How can I sell it?
A. Most minor errors on the smaller denominations are common and are only worth a few dollars. Either keep it as a souvenir or sell it on eBay.