The third redesigned Lincoln penny in the 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial series is being released August 13, 2009.
This Lincoln Bicentennial cent features Abraham Lincoln's professional life in Illinois.
Here's more about the new Lincoln penny which highlights Abraham Lincoln's professional life...
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As the Presidential $1 Coin series keeps rolling forward, so too does the First Spouse gold coin series.
On August 6, 2009, the U.S. Mint released the third installment of the 2009 First Spouse Gold Coins program. This $10 gold coin honors Julia Tyler who was the second wife of President John Tyler. She was the first spouse from 1844 through 1845.
Here's more about the Julia Tyler First Spouse gold coin...
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I started my journey into coin collecting during a relatively quiet time in the hobby of coin collecting. It was the early 1990s.
The 50 State Quarters program was still years away. The coin market and coin prices were reeling from a then-recent collapse in the coin investment market.
There had been no major change of designs among the circulating U.S. coins for years. In general, the hobby of coin collecting, while still popular, was relatively stagnant.
Of course, coin collecting had seen more prosperous times.
Let's take a look at coin collecting through the years and how it all comes back to the U.S. quarter...
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The U. S. Mint is honoring Native American figures, history, and culture with a special Native American Dollar Coin Program.
The program, which began in 2009, runs concurrently with the remainder of the Presidential dollar program.
The Native American Dollar Coin Program has sparked a lot of interest in Native Americans, also referred to as American Indians, as represented in the coin collecting world.
In fact, Native Americans and Native American culture have long been honored on United States coins.
Here's a guide to Native Americans featured on U.S. coins...
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Have you ever wanted to see how coins are made?
If so, then you might want to take a tour of the United States Mint.
The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia is the main mint location.
While Philadelphia is the site of the first official United States Mint, there are a total of 4 operating mint branch locations in the nation.
A visit to the Philadelphia Mint means getting to see the process of turning a blank piece of metal into a finished coin ready for circulation.
However, don't think a trip to the mint means getting any free samples! Souvenirs must be bought at the mint's gift shop.
Here are some fun facts before you tour the Philadelphia Mint...
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Many of the coins we come across every day have smooth edges, or reeded edges. But it is not every day we find coins which have letters and words imprinted on the edge.
Until the past couple years, coins with lettered edges were not being made for circulation in the United States.
The Presidential dollar coins and Native American dollar coins that are now being struck do contain letters on the edges.
That's right, coin edge lettering is making a comeback!
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The Internet has really opened up many opportunities for coin collectors looking for ways to enjoy their hobby more.
The thing about searching for a coin site online is knowing where to spend your time.
With the vast number of coin sites available, it is important to narrow your focus to the sites which offer you the information and advice you really need.
Here are 5 coin sites that I enjoy visiting...
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Where do you go if you want to mingle with others and talk about one of your favorite things: coins?
Well, short of going to the bank to talk with the tellers about currency, you can always join a coin club.
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In coin collecting, there are certain rare coins that even the general public knows are expensive and elusive.
- The 1943 bronze cent is one of those coins.
- The 1804 silver dollar is another.
But perhaps the one coin that really seems to keep getting attention (and deservedly so) is the 1909 S VDB penny.
Here's the story behind this rare but popular coin. See why it's so rare, and what it's worth today...
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Okay, so we know that there are all kinds of coin collectors in the world and that they all collect different types of coins.
But beyond that, do you know what type of coin collector you are?
That is, how do you define your coin collecting habits?
Believe it or not, there are several types of labels that coin collectors often apply to their specific types of collecting traits.
While a lot of people don't like to box themselves in with labels, it does help to know what type of coin collector you are.
Why? Because you will have a better idea as to what coin collecting clubs to join, what kinds of coin dealers to seek out. And you will have more insight as to what types of coins you should be looking for in coin catalogs and coin magazines.
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Rare Pennies You Should Hold Onto... Including The 1943 Penny