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10 Cheap & Famous Coins That You’ll Want In Your Coin Collection

There are many famous rare U.S. coins that attract the attention of coin collectors around the world, but what about famous coins that aren't rare? I'm talking about coins that, despite not being worth tons of money, still have managed to grab the spotlight and are among the coins that most coin collectors vie to have in their coin collections simply because they're important, famous, or popular. Here's a list of 10 such famous coins that surely deserve a spot in your coin collection.   … [Read more...]

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5 Reasons To Buy Silver Half Dollars

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Silver half dollars, like their larger silver dollar counterparts, are big silver coins that are popular collectibles and investment tools. While there are many reasons to collect silver dollars, there are some added benefits and numismatic possibilities to consider with silver half dollars. Let's take a look at 5 great reasons you'll like silver half dollars.   … [Read more...]

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1964 Proof Set: Last Year Of Circulating 90% Silver Coins & First Look At The Kennedy Half Dollars

The 1964 proof set was the last year regularly circulating coinage was offered in proof condition until the silver proof sets of the 1990s. Even still, 1964 was the last year the U.S. Mint struck dimes, quarters, and half dollars in 90% silver for pocket change. It's also the first proof set to contain the Kennedy half dollar. Beginning in 1965, the major denominations went to a copper-nickel clad composition. Even the half dollar was reduced to a 40% silver composition in 1965. The 1964 … [Read more...]

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7 Summer Coin Collecting Goals You’ll Be Able To Easily Reach

Now that summer's here, it's time to start thinking about some coin collecting goals that you might be able to start and finish before the leaves begin turning red, yellow, and gold in a few months. If you can put away just $5 a week this summer, here are some coin collecting goals you'll be able to meet before Labor Day: A collection of about 20 different Mercury dimes An entire collection of Lincoln Memorial cents (no proofs or varieties) A complete Philadelphia and Denver mint … [Read more...]

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Kennedy Half Dollars: One Of The Most Popular Coins Of All Time

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One of the most-popular coins to collect during the 20th century features one of the most-popular presidents of the 20th century. Kennedy half dollars, which have been in circulation since 1964, honor John F. Kennedy – our nation’s 35th president, who served from 1961 until he was tragically assassinated in 1963. The United States government swiftly approved the Kennedy half dollar mere weeks after Kennedy was killed, making for what was one of the most sudden changes in United … [Read more...]

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Check Out These Famous Irish American People On Coins

It seems that on St. Patrick's Day, everybody's at least a little Irish! But are there any Irish American people on coins? You bet!In fact, some of the coins we use everyday feature some very great Irish Americans. One of the most famous coin sculptors also was Irish.   … [Read more...]

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Here’s A Great Way To Collect Old Silver Coins: Buy Silver Mint Sets

Old silver mint sets are a terrific bargain and wonderful way to collect old silver coins. Silver mint sets were made from 1947 to 1964 and again during the United States Bicentennial celebration in 1976. Silver mint sets generally contain uncirculated examples of the types of the same coins seen in pocket change.For the sake of discussion, I'll cover silver mint sets which have 90% silver coins and the special issue 1976-dated Bicentennial silver mint set. Mint sets made from 1965 to 1970 … [Read more...]

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Common Coins You Find In Circulation May Actually Be Worth Money!

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Believe it or not, it is still possible to find a coin worth money in circulation. Now I'm not talking about the kind of money which may wind up footing a college tuition bill -- but each of the coins below are worth considerably more than face value. The coins in this article are not rare coins, and they are not error coins. While such coins can turn up in circulation, it is only on an extremely rare occasion that any coin will be worth hundreds of dollars. Therefore, I want to … [Read more...]

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2009 Uncirculated U.S. Coin Set

One of the most-anticipated coin sets of the year has been released. As of October 1st, you can now order the 2009 uncirculated coin set. The 2009 uncirculated coin set is big! Thirty-six coins (yes, 36!) come in the 2009 uncirculated set. That includes 18 coins from the Denver mint and 18 coins from the Philadelphia mint. The bigger set, however, also means a bigger price than last year's set. The 2009 uncirculated coin set costs $27.95, compared to $22.95 for the 2008 uncirculated coin … [Read more...]

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What Type Of Coin Collector Are You?

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 … [Read more...]

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