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No Mintmark? See Why There Are No Mint Marks On Coins Dated 1965, 1966 And 1967
In fact, the United States Mint did not officially produce any coins with a mintmark during the years 1965, 1966, 1967. Here's why. Many were trying to build complete date sets. Others were pulling silver coins out of circulation to benefit from the rising silver bullion values of the time.
Proof Sets And Mint Sets: What's The Difference?
Following is a summary of the differences between mint coin sets and proof coin sets, including how to determine the value of a proof set or a mint set of coins.
How To Assemble A Birth Year Coin Set
This is a fun and simply project for coin collectors of all skill levels! Simply collect a coin of each denomination from the year of your birth. Here are some unique ideas for making your Birth Year Coin Set extra special...
Mint Sets Of The 1980s Have Interesting Variety
The 1980s present an interesting array of options for the mint set collector. The early years of the 1980s include the Susan B. Anthony dollar. The latter part of the decade includes the mint-set-only 1987 Kennedy half dollars, a sort of modern scarcity.
Lincoln Semi-Key Coins
There are 5 really rare Lincoln pennies. However, they are not the only Lincoln cents that prove scarce to collectors. There are many date-and-mintmark combinations which are very difficult to find, cost collectors a pretty penny to buy, and certainly are on the wish lists of many people. We discuss those Lincoln semi-key coins here.
Tips For Assembling A Complete 50 State Quarters Set
Everything you need to know about the 50 state quarters.
Shop At Home Coins: HSN Coins vs Coin Dealers
This is a comparison of coins found on the Home Shopping Network with the same coins obtained through a coin dealer. The point is to show beginner coin collectors that the Home Shopping Network may not be the best place to buy coins -- at least if you're trying to save money!
Presidential Dollar Proof Sets
Proof sets are one of the best ways to purchase crisp examples of U.S. coins. These proof sets, contain coins with burnished, mirror-like surfaces and are a favorite way for coin collectors to purchase high-quality coins straight from the U.S. Mint. The Presidential dollar proof sets are no exception.
