Articles for tag: Gold Coins, Lincoln Cents, Nickels, Silver Coins, U.S. Mint

Why Are Coins Made Of Alloys?

Alloys have been used to make U.S. coins for centuries. Why aren’t coins made of pure metal? When did alloys become the norm for U.S. coins? What’s the difference between alloy vs. clad? And how much are coins made from alloys worth? Find out here!

A List Of All 1966 Coins Worth Money

Some 1966 coins are worth more than $16,000 apiece! Do you know which ones you should keep? Here's a list of all the most valuable coins from 1966 -- and why they're worth so much money!