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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.

Tips For Collecting Early American Coins From The 1700s And 1800s + Early U.S. Coin Values & Historical Trends

Collect old coins? Early American coins (from 1793 to about 1839) have been highly demanded among coin 'type' collectors for generations. Here's a little about the value of early U.S. coins today, compared with their historical values from decades past.

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Indian Head Penny Value: See How Much Indian Head Pennies From 1859 To 1909 Are Worth

Are Indian Head pennies rare? What is the Indian Head penny value today? Here's a list of the scarce Indian Head pennies you should be looking for. Plus, the values of common-date Indian Head pennies. Have an Indian Head penny? See what it's worth here.

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The Minnesota Quarter Error Is Worth Big Bucks And Can Be Found In Circulation… Look For The Extra Tree On Minnesota State Quarters!

The Minnesota quarter error with extra tree is worth lots of money and can be found in pocket change! See the value of Minnesota state quarter errors, tips for finding these valuable error coins, and all of the 50+ different types of errors, varieties, and anomalies that exist with 2005 Minnesota quarters.

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50 State Quarter Values + Little-Known Facts About The Popular 50 Statehood Quarters Series

A list of rare state quarters + Current values for each of the 50 Statehood Quarters in the U.S. Mint's state quarters series.

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A Fun Way To Collect Coins From A Specific Year: Assemble A Birth Year Coin Set Or A Conception Year Coin Set!

Have you ever assembled Birth Year Coin Sets or Conception Year Coin Sets. The idea is to pick out of pocket change an example of each coin you find that was struck the year you (or someone you love) was born or conceived. Here are some clever ideas for making your own coin sets by year extra special!

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2 Varieties Of The 1981 Proof Set: Do You Own The Valuable One?

The 1981 proof set attracts much coin collector attention because the proof sets that year were produced in 2 different varieties: Type 1 is common, Type 2 is considerably scarcer and much more valuable! Here's how to tell the difference, and the value of 1981 proof sets.

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