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50 State Quarters Proof Sets - How Much Are They Worth?
The 50 State Quarters program was so popular early on -- and has remained so -- that far more people than the number of 50 states quarters proof sets available were clamoring for these popular coins. See what 50 state quarters proof sets are worth today, and whether they're likely to hold their value or not.
5 Unusual Types Of Coins Worth Collecting
There really is a lot of diversity in U.S. coins. In the United States' more than 200 years of coin production, our nation has seen many types of interesting coins. However, if you're a coin collector and you find yourself a little bored with 'typical' modern U.S. coins, then consider these 5 unique types of coins worth collecting.
U.S. Bicentennial Coins
Hundreds of millions of Bicentennial coins were struck during 1975 and 1976 -- both in the regular copper-nickel clads for circulation and in a 40% silver clad composition for collectors. The silver Bicentennial coins were sold in mint sets and proof sets. These mint sets and proof sets were first sold in 1975 and remained mint offerings into the mid-1980s. The U.S. Mint wound up melting millions of unsold silver Bicentennial coins.
The Lincoln Penny Turns 100 Years Old: Do You Have Any 1909 Lincoln Cents?
The Lincoln penny has seen its glory days; next year it turns 100! Once capable of singlehandedly buying candy, getting people into arcades and parlors, and serving as payment for trinkets and treats, the Lincoln penny today is snubbed by many. Despite being discarded in the trash, considered 'unworthy' of plucking off a sidewalk, and disregarded as monetarily worthless by people, the Lincoln penny still manages to live another day.
Non-Commemorative Commemorative Coins Like The Lincoln-JFK Penny And The Liberty Bell Penny
Some novelty coins were made to commemorate or celebrate something, however, they were not made by the U.S. mint -- so they are not actually true commemorative coins. Two examples are the Lincoln-JFK penny and the Liberty Bell penny. Here's more info about each, including what they're worth.
The New Lincoln Penny!
The Lincoln cent was first introduced in 1909 when it replaced the Indian head cent. The Lincoln penny was initially created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. Now, with the year 2009 and Lincoln's 200th anniversary approaching, it appears that there are big changes in store for the Lincoln penny.
Presidential Dollar Coins: Little-Known Facts
Have a one dollar coin? Here's the scoop about presidential dollar coins. Plus, information about the First Spouse Program -- dollar coins featuring the spouses of U.S. Presidents.
U.S. Military Challenge Coins... Worth Collecting?
Challenge coins are not really coins per se. They are not made by the Federal mints. And they are not used as currency. Challenge coins first made their appearance during World War I. Here's the story behind challenge coins.
