The United States is full of old, historic landmarks which draw millions of tourists, history buffs, and fans of Americana every year. These landmarks dot the nation, and they also can be found on many U.S. coins.Following are a few of the many U.S. coins on which you can find designs of some of our country's most beloved and recognized landmarks. … [Read more...]
#1 Pennies vs cents -- what's the difference? In the United States, it is common for people to refer to our one-cent coin as a penny. But would you be surprised to learn there actually isn't any such thing as a United States penny? It's true! The coin many Americans frequently call a penny is officially called a one-cent coin or cent.So where does the term penny come from?Our mother country, Great Britain, has been making pennies for centuries. Yes, their pennies really are pennies. In fact, … [Read more...]
As a coin collector, I like to buy rolls of coins and see what I can find within. Recently, I went to the bank and decided to spend $20 on rolled coins. I ended up getting 5 rolls of nickels (total of 200 nickels) and a roll of half-dollars (20 half-dollars). I knew I had "roll-searching success" on my hands when, on my way out of the bank I peeked under the end of the paper half-dollar roll and saw the distinctive whitish color of a silver half-dollar underneath. Yep, 50 cents bought … [Read more...]
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...]
The United States Mint is always turning out new and exciting numismatic products. Summer 2009 promises to offer even more wonderful coins and coins sets for coin collectors! The summer 2009 U.S. Mint coins will include several old standbys, a few new kids on the block, and some silver and gold pieces that will really brighten up your collection. … [Read more...]
The 2009 United States Mint proof set is about to be released.It will be offered for sale beginning at 12 PM (Eastern Standard Time) on June 1, 2009. The 2009 U.S. proof set is going to be huge in more ways than one.Here's why... … [Read more...]
A lot of people like to know about the kinds of coins they can find in circulation. I'm one of those folks. As a coin collector, I always keep my eye on the change that comes in and out of my hand. As an active numismatist since 1992, I can't honestly tell you how many coins I have checked out, but I know the number is safely well into the tens of thousands. Of course, I am counting coins I find in circulation, too -- not just the ones I have. But many coins are getting hard to find in pocket … [Read more...]
I have been writing more and more about how people can enjoy the hobby of coin collecting without spending a fortune.It's true -- as the economy has gotten harder for some of us, our pockets have gotten a little shallower.Because we have to spend larger amounts of money for things like gas, food, and the mortgage bill, many of us have been left with less money for enjoying our hobbies.However, in life, we still must have fun! Fortunately, coin collecting on a budget can allow you to still enjoy … [Read more...]
Liberty Head nickels are a popular series of 5-cent coins that, as a regular production, ran from 1883 to 1912. Liberty Head nickels are also sometimes referred to as V nickels (for the big Roman numeral V on the back of the coin) and Barber nickels. Barber, by the way, refers to the coin's designer, Charles E. Barber. Here are some fascinating facts about Liberty nickels and their values... … [Read more...]
Have you ever seen a nickel, dime, quarter, or half-dollar from around the turn of the 20th century? If you did, then you have seen some of the work of Charles Edward Barber, a noted coin designer.Barber gained widespread recognition for his depictions of Liberty on many of the coins that were struck during that era. More on Barber coins, Liberty Head coins, and their values... … [Read more...]
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