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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!

5 Hidden Secrets On United States Coins & Paper Currency

US Money Secrets - symbols on US paper currency, 6 things that must appear on every US coin, what the olive branch & arrows mean, what E Pluribus Unum means, how to tell which US Mint facility made a coin.

The U.S. Mint’s Souvenir Set Is The Only Way To Collect Official 1982 & 1983 Uncirculated Coin Sets

Buying a souvenir set from the Philadelphia and Denver mints in 1982 and 1983 was the only way to obtain official coin sets from those years.

The Thaler: Forerunner Of The United States Silver Dollar

The United States silver dollar can trace some of its roots to the thaler.

Fiat Money: What Happens When The Nation Is Off The Gold Standard

Fiat money is money not based on a physical commodity.

Dog Safety Warning: Common Pennies Can Harm Your Dog!

Maintain your dog's safety by keeping zinc pennies (those made in late 1982 and after) away from your furry friend.

Urban Myth? Here’s A Coin Misnomer You Don’t Want To Fall For Regarding Proof Coins

Don't fall for this coin misnomer about 'S' mintmarks on proof coins...