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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.

History Of The San Francisco Mint, The “S” Mintmark On Coins, And Rare S-Mint Coins Worth Money!

See which coins have been made at the San Francisco Mint since 1854, the rarest and most valuable coins from there, and what San Francisco Mint tours are like.

50 Little-Known Facts About The U.S. Penny (From 1787 To The Present)

Little-known facts & trivia about U.S. pennies that, as a collector of coins, you should definitely know! How many of these 50 penny facts did you know?

Kennedy Half Dollars Are One Of The Most Popular Coins Of All Time (See Which Half Dollars Are Rare And Valuable + Info About The Kennedy Bicentennial Half Dollar)

See which Kennedy half dollar coins are rare, the current value of Kennedy half dollars, and everything you want to know about the Bicentennial half dollar -- including the 1776 to 1976 half dollar value.

A 1968 No-S Dime Worth $20,000?! Here’s How To Tell A Rare 1968 No-S Proof Dime From A Common 1968 Dime With No Mintmark

1968 no-S proof dimes are worth thousands of dollars! Have a 1968 dime with no "S" mintmark? Here's how to tell a rare 1968 no-S dime from a normal 1968 dime without a mintmark.

8 Cool Facts About The U.S. Mint You Probably Didn’t Know

The United States Mint, where coins have been made since 1792, has an interesting history. These 8 cool, quirky facts about the U.S. Mint will blow your mind!

What Are Coins Made Of In The US? What Is Paper Money Made Of? Here Are The Surprising Answers!

What is money made of in the U.S.? What are coins & paper money made from? Silver pieces aren't made of silver, nickels aren't made of nickel, and lots more surprising facts about what US money is made from!

Is It Illegal to Melt Pennies For Copper? Everything You Need To Know About Melting Pennies

Melting Pennies 101 - Here are all the reasons people WANT to melt copper pennies + All the reasons you should NOT melt pennies in the United States.

U.S. Mint Philadelphia Tour: An Inside Look At How Coins Are Made

The US Mint Philadelphia is one of 4 US Mint facilities. For a behind-the-scenes look at how coins are made, take a self-guided US Mint Philadelphia tour in person OR take a virtual tour of the facility online!

Dark Coin Value: See How Much Your Dark Toned And Discolored Coins Are Worth Here

Got any dark toned coins or discolored coins? See which dark coins are rare and valuable error coins. Also, find out how much your dark coin is worth here!

2000 Maryland Quarter Value: See The Value Of Maryland Error Quarters And Regular Maryland State Quarters Without Errors

What is a 2000 Maryland quarter worth, compared to MD quarters with errors? See the value of all Maryland quarters + Tips for finding the most valuable ones

Some 2007 George Washington Dollar Coins Are Worth More Than $300! (Valuable Errors To Look For)

There are lots of 2007 George Washington dollar coin errors! See the most valuable George Washington gold dollar coins + Current values for Washington dollars

1980 Dollar Coin Value: The Ultimate Price Guide For Your 1980 Susan B. Anthony Dollar Coins

In this article, you will find the current value of your 1980 Susan B. Anthony dollar coins, plus rare 1980 dollar coins that you could actually find in spare change.