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A 1983-P circulated Kennedy half dollar. photo by Jeremy Roof on Flickr

Rare Uncirculated Coins - 1982 & 1983 Uncirculated Coins Are Modern Rarities

So, what's the story behind those scarce uncirculated 1982 and 1983 coins?
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U.S. Mint Releases 2009 Mint Set With Copper Lincoln Cents

The U.S. Mint just released the 2009 uncirculated coin set. This 36-coin set includes the 4 different Lincoln cent designs. The cents in this set are made from the same metal composition the Mint used for cents in 1909: 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc.
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2009 U.S. Mint Coins: Old Favorites And Stunning New Designs

In 2009, the U.S. Mint is issuing a fascinating variety and quantity of coins. Ranging from Lincoln bicentennial pennies to the 24 karat gold double eagle there is something for everyone in the 2009 United State Mint issue.
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Souvenir Sets Versus Mint Sets: What's the Difference?

At first glance, mint sets and souvenir sets look very similar to each other. But, in fact, there are some very important differences between mint sets and souvenir sets.
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Where To Find 2009 Presidential Dollar Coin Sets

The 2009 Presidential Dollar Coin Set became available in April 2009. Set contains 1 coin each from the Denver Mint and the Philadelphia Mint of 4 presidents.
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1990s Mint Set Values & Tips For Collecting 1990s Mint Sets

1990s mint sets are easily found, but the 1999 Mint set does not include the 1999 Susan B. Anthony dollar coin.
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All About Mint Coin Sets From The 1960s

In the 1960s, United States coins underwent several changes. You can see the course of these changes when assembling a complete collection of mint sets from the 1960s.
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Louis Braille Dollar Coin - A First For The U.S. Mint

The new Louis Braille Silver Dollar honors the inventor of the Braille reading system for the blind. The surcharges from this coin will go to the National Federation of the Blind.
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2009 Lincoln Log Cabin Penny: History And Facts

The U.S. Mint has started producing the 2009 Lincoln penny with 4 new designs on the reverse side of the coin. These new Lincoln pennies honor the 200th anniversary of Lincoln's birth. The first one to be released was the 2009 Lincoln log cabin penny.
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1965 Coin Act Changes The Face Of U.S. Coins

The 1965 coins went through a number of changes, some of which are still in use today. Reduction of silver in the coins and leaving off mint marks were to discourage coin hoarding. Proof sets and mint sets were not produced for 3 years.
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