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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.

How was the famous Saddle Ridge gold coin hoard found in California? Find out here, plus tips on how to discover your own coin hoards!

I recently found a great coin collecting starter set for young coin collectors. See why I like the US Mint's Explore & Discover Kit and why it's such a great gift for kids!

You can visit the Charlotte Mint building in North Carolina, where gold coins were minted from 1838 through 1861.

See photos from my visit to the Charlotte Mint Museum Randolph in North Carolina + Reasons you'll want to visit this historic landmark real soon!

It's not difficult at all to enjoy coin collecting on a budget. Here are some tips for saving money while finding new coins to add to your coin collection.

New Orleans Mint

See where and how old U.S. coins with the "O" mintmark were made at the New Orleans Mint. This French Quarter landmark also has an incredible jazz museum!

Is now the time to buy gold coins? Here are 6 compelling arguments for AND against buying gold coins + some things to think about before spending big bucks.

There have been 3 different categories of silver proof sets by dates over the years from 1936 to the present. The U.S. Mint still producing silver proof sets. Here's what you need to know...

American Silver Eagle dollar coins aren't just for silver stackers -- they're exciting coins for numismatists, too. Here's why silver eagles are fun coins to collect.

Silver rounds and silver bars are popular items with many investors -- but are these silver bullion products really the best buy out there? Are they better than buying silver coins? Before you buy silver bars and rounds, you should know about these pros and cons of buying silver rounds and bars. I'll help you determine the best choice when you buy silver products.

There are 4 U.S. Mint locations: Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, and West Point. But only the Philadelphia Mint and Denver Mint strike coins that are used for circulation.

Have questions about West Point coins? Here's the Ultimate Guide To West Point Mint Coins. The West Point Mint currently strikes bullion coins (silver, gold, platinum) and commemorative coins, In the 1970s and 80s, the West Point Mint made Lincoln pennies and Washington quarters. See what they're worth & if they're rare.

Have a 1956 wheat penny? Want to know what it's worth? See the values of a 1956-D penny, with no mintmark, and 1956 pennies with errors.

A Denver Mint coin set with a medal depicting the historic Denver Mint in Colorado.

See which coins have been made at the Denver Mint since 1906, the rarest and most valuable coins from the Denver Mint, and what Denver Mint tours are like.