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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!

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.

Puerto Rico Quarter Value + Little-Known Facts About The Puerto Rico U.S. Territory Quarter And Puerto Rico Quarter Errors

The Puerto Rico quarter is the 2nd quarter issued in the Washington D.C. and Territories coins. It was released on March 30, 2009. Puerto Rico quarters sell for between 50 cents and $1 from most coin dealers. The quarters are also available at face value from banks.

1965 Coin Act Changes The Face Of U.S. Coins

The 1965 coins went through a number of changes, some of which are still in use today. Reduction of silver in the coins and leaving off mint marks were to discourage coin hoarding. Proof sets and mint sets were not produced for 3 years.

Why U.S. Dollar Coins Are Not Circulating

Why don't we use dollar coins instead of dollar bills? The U.S. Mint has been trying for decades to get Americans to grow fond of using the dollar coin for everyday purchases. After all, coins last longer than paper money -- by many decades. Also, coins are easy to recycle. Dollar coins are also easier to use with vending machines. Do you use dollar coins? Or do you save them?

The Story Behind The Controversial 1909 VDB Penny & 1909-S VDB Penny

The 1909 VDB penny and 1909 s VDB penny are both Lincoln cents worth collecting! Here's the story behind these interesting coins, and their famous designer.

William Henry Harrison Dollar Coin: Little-Known Facts About The 9th Presidential Dollar Coin In The Series & How Much It’s Worth

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.

U.S. Sports Coins Commemorate Athletes & Sporting Events

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.

2009 Ultra-High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coins… And A Little About High Relief vs. Regular Relief Coins

One of the world's most renowned, beautiful, loved, and popular coin designs came back as a high-relief coin. The 1907 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle gold coin was revived as an Ultra-High Relief Double Eagle gold coin released by the U.S. Mint in 2009.

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