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Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

A lifelong passion for numismatics ignited at the young age of 11, leading Josh to specialize in collecting and studying 20th-century U.S. coins. A respected figure in the hobby, Josh holds memberships in the American Numismatic Association (ANA) and the Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG), where his insightful writing has garnered him multiple awards for coin journalism. Beyond his journalistic talents, Josh actively contributes to the numismatic community. He serves as the Editor of both The Fun Times Guide to Coins and FUN Topics magazine, published by the Florida United Numismatists Club. His knowledge is further solidified by his authorship of the book “Images of America: The United States Mint in Philadelphia,” which delves into the rich history of the mint. Josh has authored hundreds of articles for leading coin publications like COINage, The Numismatist, and Numismatic News. You can also find his work in Coin Dealer Newsletter, Coin Values, and CoinWeek.

Everything you want to know about the U.S. Mint's controversial 2026 coin designs! Here's what was promised. What was delivered. Who's upset. And why.

Only 696 of the last US pennies struck for circulation in 2025 have a small omega (Ω) mark. See how much 2025 pennies with AND without the symbol are worth!

Confused about the end of the penny? Discover which pennies to save for copper value, how to spot rare errors, and the best way to cash in the rest.

See the 1968 Kennedy half dollar value. Find out how much 1968-D & 1968-S proof coins are worth. Learn about 40% silver value & rare errors.

Old coins aren't always valuable. Here are the 4 factors that make old coins valuable today -- so you know what to look for!

Discover the most valuable Sacagawea dollars in circulation. Learn about rare dates, error coins, and how to identify these valuable coins in your pocket change.

2025 nickel values are likely to increase if the U.S. nickel goes away as projected -- like the penny. Find out how much your 2025 nickels are worth today!

Are they getting rid of the nickel? Here's the story behind the end of the nickel.

Find out HOW MUCH it costs to make a US nickel, WHEN they'll stop making nickels, and WHAT WILL CHANGE for consumers when they get rid of nickels.

Collecting "type sets" is a fun way to collect coins on a budget! You might choose to collect only a single denomination OR just coins from a certain year.

Coins themselves make great holiday gifts for coin collectors. Here's what to look for (and what to watch out for!) before you buy just 'any' coin as a gift

The 2025 Sacagawea gold dollar honors the 25th anniversary of the first Sacagawea golden dollar struck in 2000. Why the 2025 gold dollar coins are so unique

1975 Kennedy half dollars aren't rare or valuable. They simply don't exist, and that's why you can't find them.

Discover the true value of your 1975 Kennedy half dollar. Learn why coins with no mintmark are common, but the rare 'No S' proof can be worth a fortune.