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Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

Josh is the Editor and a prolific contributor at U.S. Coins Guide, where he’s authored nearly 1,000 articles – many garnering over 50,000 shares! His passion for sharing knowledge extends to reader interaction – feel free to leave your coin questions in the comments section of any of his articles.

Tough economic times? Don't give up coin collecting to save money. Just try these budgeting tips!

There are many fun ways to collect United States proof coin sets. Here are a few ideas...

Walking Liberty half dollars (1916 to 1947) are often considered among the most beautiful coins in the world. Here are my best tips for collecting Walking Liberty half dollars (also known as Walker halves or Walking halves), including 6 ways to collect Walking Liberty half dollars that you probably haven't thought of!

Fiat money is money not based on a physical commodity.

A proof Roosevelt dime set makes an excellent coin collection that is cheap, easy, and fun to put together!

Maintain your dog's safety by keeping zinc pennies (those made in late 1982 and after) away from your furry friend.

What are fantasy coins? That largely depends who you're talking to. However, fantasy coins commonly refer to coins that have been created to replicate coins that could have been made but never were.

Don't fall for this coin misnomer about 'S' mintmarks on proof coins...

Want to find treasure? Here's what you'll need, plus the best places where you can find buried coins, pan for gold flakes and nuggets, and much more!

Check out these 10 ideas for coin short set collections that'll surely help any coin collector have fun on a budget.

A stereomicroscope can help you see your coins strengths and weaknesses.

A stereomicroscope can help you check if your rare coins are genuine. Here's everything you need to know about this type of coin microscope.

Struck from 1807 to 1839, Capped Bust half dollars are large silver coins with a classic design. See the 2 kinds of Capped Bust half dollars, tips for collecting them, and their current value.