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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.

Going to a coin museum can be a spectacular adventure for coin collectors new and old! Chances are, you will walk away feeling inspired to pursue a new avenue of the hobby altogether. Here are details about the best coin museums in the United States.

Why do some coins have mint marks, and some do not? Here's what you need to know about Philadelphia mint marks and coins with no mintmarks at all.

You know those traditional anniversary gifts that spouses typically exchange each year? Think: paper, wood, gold, silver, diamonds, etc. But what if one or both spouses are coin collectors? Or, what if you're not married, yet you have your own unique anniversary date that pertains specifically to coins? That's worth celebrating too, right?

Although the 50 state quarters program ended in 2008, the United States was not done honoring the geographical regions of our nation. In 2009, the U.S. Mint issued 6 more commemorative quarters as part of the DC and U.S. Territories quarters program. See the value of each of the Territory quarters and when each was released.

One of the changes to the William Henry Harrison Presidential dollar coin is the fact that the motto 'In God We Trust' -- which had been placed on the edge of the coin -- was moved to the front of the coin, below the president's portrait. See other little-known facts and how much William Henry Harrison dollar coins are worth.

The first silver dollars were struck in 1794.But there is a good chance the silver dollar you have and are curious about is dated from about 1878 through 1935. These silver dollars are called Morgan dollars (also Liberty Head dollars) and Peace dollars.

Following is a summary of the differences between mint coin sets and proof coin sets, including how to determine the value of a proof set or a mint set of coins.

Many U.S. coins feature or honor sports themes and athletes. From baseball to the Olympics, sports themes have been featured on many United States coins. Following are some of the most popular sports coins.

Discover the value of your Mercury dimes. This guide covers key dates, mint marks, and current prices for these classic U.S. coins. Find out if you have a rare dime!

The Peace dollar is a coin that has seen steady investor activity over the years and also has great popularity among coin collectors.

In 1793, among the very first coins the United States Mint ever struck was a one-cent coin. But the 'pennies' of yesterday were not like the pennies of today. Large cent coins are quite valuable.

Over the decades, the world has seen the most expensive coins push through the hundreds of thousands of dollars, and in recent decades, into the millions of dollars. Here are the 10 rarest and most valuable U.S. coins.