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Cameo proof of Walking Liberty. Photo is public domain.

Cameo Proof Coins & Deep Cameo Proof Coins

There are various types of proof coins. Learn the difference between cameo proof coins and a deep cameo proof coins or DCAMs, as compared to regular proof coins.
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The classic Lincoln cent design will remain unchanged on the obverse, heads side of the coin. Only the reverse, tails side, of the penny will change in 2010. photo is public domain

2010 Lincoln Bicentennial Cent - What Will The New Penny Look Like?

There is a big redesign of the Lincoln cent planned for 2010. Here are the 18 designs that were initially released for the new Lincoln Bicentennial pennies.
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Disney Gives Dollar Coins As Change

Walt Disney World is trying to get more people to use dollar coins by giving dollar coins as change at some of its parks. This should help to get more dollar coins into circulation. Start watching your pocket change!
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1943 Steel Cents & 1943 Copper Cents Are Popular Among Collectors

Did you hear about the person who claims to have spent a 1943 copper cent? Also, find out a bit about the common 1943 steel cent.
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All About The New U.S. Virgin Islands Quarter

Learn all about the U.S. Virgin Islands quarter and the beautiful U.S. territory honored on the new coin.
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U.S. Virgin Islands quarter - photo by U.S. Mint

U.S. Virgin Islands Quarter

The 5th coin in the 2009 District of Columbia & United States Territories Quarters series was released on September 28th. The U.S. Virgin Islands quarter is currently being minted and should be making its way into your pocket change anytime now.
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U.S. Coins Honoring American Landmarks

Many American coins honor American landmarks. The landmarks range from the Lincoln Memorial to Mount Rushmore. All of these coins are available and affordable.
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How Much Nickel Is In A Nickel? Is There Silver In Silver Coins? What About Pennies vs Cents?

There is no such thing as a United States penny. There is no silver in circulating U.S. silver coins. And between 1942 and 1945 there was no nickel in U.S. circulated nickels.
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Liberty Coin Facts - The Many Faces Of Liberty On U.S. Coins

Throughout the whole history of U.S. coins, Miss Liberty has been featured on some of the most popular U.S. coins. Here are examples of several coins featuring Miss Liberty and their current values.
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The 2007 Abigail Adams First Spouse medal. Photo is public domain on Wikipedia

First Spouse Bronze Medals Have The Same Designs As First Spouse Gold Coins

First Spouse gold coins are expensive to buy. So how can a coin collector get their hands on U.S. Mint-made commemorations of our nation's first spouses without having to spend hundreds or thousands dollars to buy those pieces? The U.S Mint now issues bronze medals of the same designs seen on the First Spouse gold coins!
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