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History & Facts About Coins – Here, our coin experts are debunking popular coin myths, sharing little-known facts about counterfeit coins, gold coins & silver coins, and revealing other important coin facts that anyone who’s interested in coins should know! Everything you want to know about U.S. coins, paper currency, U.S. mints, mint marks, and more. Whether you’re concerned about buying fake coins or just need to brush up on your facts about U.S. coins… start here!

Help Put More Dollar Coins In Circulation With The U.S. Mint Direct Ship Program

The United States Mint direct ship dollar coin program makes it easier for you to help put more dollar coins in circulation.

Congressman Pushes For Ronald Reagan $50 Bill — A Reagan Coin Is Still In The Future

A Ronald Reagan coin will likely be available in 2016. A U.S. Congressman has also proposed that Reagan appear on the $50 bill - replacing Ulysses S. Grant.

This Is Good To Know Before Buying Franklin Mint Coins!

The Franklin Mint is a respected company selling both legal tender and novelty coins. Before buying Franklin Mint coins, be sure to check out some of this info.

This Is Good To Know Before Buying Barack Obama Presidential Coins!

Barack Obama presidential coins are popular coin collectors' items, but are they really rare or good investments?

Buyer Beware: Shop At Home Coins On Shop NBC & HSN May Not Be The Best Deal

Coin ads on TV can look appealing, but are shop at home coins really the best deal for you? Shop around -- there's a strong chance you can buy the same coins from a regular coin dealer for a much lower price.

5 Fun Facts About 1943 Steel Pennies

1943 steel pennies are among the most popular Lincoln cents perhaps, in part, because they look so different than the traditional copper Lincoln cents we're used to seeing. Check out some fun facts about 1943 steel pennies as well as the value of your 1943 steel pennies.

Celebrate The Olympic Spirit With Olympic Coins

Olympic coins are one of the most popular and diverse types of United States commemorative coins, with many different designs available.

Eisenhower Dollars: Cheap & Fun Coins To Collect

Eisenhower dollars, which were made from 1971 to 1978, represent one of the most achievable coin sets to complete thanks to relatively high mintages and a small number of different dates that you'll have to collect.

Fun Facts About Copper-Nickel Clad Coins

1965 was the year copper-nickel clad coins were first introduced to circulation in the United States. Today, copper-nickel clad coins continue to carry a heavy workload in circulation, while silver coins in pocket change have for decades been a thing of the past.

Our New Penny: Little-Known Facts, Current Values, And Controversy About The Lincoln Shield Penny (2010-Present)

In 2010 the U.S. penny was redesigned. It now has the union shield on the reverse. See current Lincoln Shield penny values and all Lincoln cent changes since 1909.

First State Depository In Wilmington Delaware Keeps Gold Safe And Sound

First State Depository in Wilmington, Delaware, keeps gold safe for individuals, companies, and investment firms. First State uses a highly secure vault and lots of space to protect the precious metal investments contained within. Learn more about this popular gold depository and how you can keep your investments safe there, too.

2010 Presidential Dollar Coin Designs Revealed

The United States Mint has released information about the designs of the new 2010 Presidential Dollar coins. See what the Presidential Dollar coins will look like.

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