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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!

Native American Coins In Circulation

Native American coins have formed an integral part of America's circulating currency since 1859. Here's more about Indian Head pennies, Buffalo nickels, and U.S. dollar coins which feature Native Americans.

2009 Proof Sets: Large And Exciting

The proof sets for 2009 are the largest they have ever been. Each set has 18 coins and 4 lenses.

2009 Lincoln Cent: Tips For Collecting Lincoln Coin Roll Sets

The redesigned Lincoln penny has sold out fast in roll sets. The U.S. Mint sells each design for only a limited time

These Coins Are Disappearing From Circulation!

There are coins which are getting harder and harder to find in circulation. The wheat penny, Jefferson nickel and Bicentennial quarter are three of these.

$10 First Spouse Gold Coins (2007-2016) Coincide With $1 Presidential Dollar Coins

The First Spouse coin series (2007-2016) produced $10 gold coins to commemorate the women of the White House in concurrence with the presidents appearing on the $1 Presidential dollar coins (2007-2016).

Tips For Collecting Silver Proof Sets

There have been 3 different categories of silver proof sets by dates over the years from 1936 to the present. The U.S. Mint still producing silver proof sets. Here's what you need to know...

Tips For Collecting Liberty Head Nickels + Little-Known Facts About Liberty Nickels (Also Called V Nickels And Barber Nickels)

Liberty nickels from 1883 to 1912 are a small series of coins to collect. However, it's not very easy to complete a set of Liberty Head nickels -- see why. Plus tips for collecting Liberty nickels or V nickels when you're on a budget!

Louis Braille Dollar Coin – A First For The U.S. Mint

The new Louis Braille Silver Dollar honors the inventor of the Braille reading system for the blind. The surcharges from this coin will go to the National Federation of the Blind.

2009 Lincoln Log Cabin Penny: History & Facts About The 1st Lincoln Bicentennial Penny Which Honors His Early Childhood

See history and facts about the first Lincoln Bicentennial penny released in 2009 -- the Lincoln log cabin penny -- which honors Lincoln's birth and early childhood in Kentucky from the years 1809 to 1816.

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