Coin Myths, Trivia & Facts

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! Whether you're concerned about buying fake coins or just need to brush up on your facts about U.S. coins... start here!

Enormous 5-Ounce Silver America The Beautiful Bullion Coins Are Replicas Of ATB Quarters That Debuted In 2010

Silver America the Beautiful bullion coins are 3 inches wide and made from 5 ounces of .999 fine silver! National Park Silver Bullion coins are being offered along with the National Park quarters program. In fact, the silver bullion coins have the exact same designs as the America The Beautiful national park quarters. Here are little-known facts about the silver ATB coins…

The 2011 Mint Set: Great For Collecting Uncirculated Coins

There are 28 uncirculated coins in the 2011 United States Mint coin set.

The Controversy Behind The No-CENTS 1883 V Nickel (Like Other Racketeer Coins, The 1883 Nickel Has An Interesting Story… Or Two!)

Some little-known facts about the no-cents Liberty V nickel. This 1883 nickel has quite a story to tell! See why it’s often called the Racketeer nickel, and one possible explanation for how the phrase ‘joshing you’ came to be!

New 2011 First Spouse Gold Coins

The First Spouse gold coins series enters it 5th year in 2011. Let’s find out more about each of the First Spouse coin designs and how you can collect each of the designs for a fraction of the cost of buying the gold coins.

2011 Proof Sets Offer Variety For Every Coin Collector

There’s plenty of variety for coin collectors with 2011 United States proof sets.

2011 Native American Gold Dollar Coin

The 2011 ‘gold’ dollar coin honors a famous peace treaty made between Native Americans and early European settlers.

Small Cents vs. Large Cents: History Of The Most Popular U.S. Penny (The Small Cent) First Struck In 1856 + A List Of Rare Small Cent Pennies

The small cent penny was first minted in 1856 and includes a number of designs and rare dates that’ll make any coin collector eager to collect this dynamic denomination. The first small cent US penny was the Flying Eagle cent (1856-1858), then came the Indian Head cent (1859-1909), and finally the Lincoln cent (1909-present). Yes, our current U.S. penny is a small cent coin. They’re called small cents because Large Cent pennies with a larger diameter came before them (1793-1857).

5 Reasons To Collect Silver Half Dollars (And Why They’re Better Than Collecting Silver Dollars!)

Here are 5 reasons you may want to jump on the silver half dollar bandwagon.

5 Hidden Secrets On United States Coins & Paper Currency

Check out these 5 hidden secrets on coins and paper money.

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…

Beware: Gold-Plated Coins Abound On The Market

Make sure you know how to avoid buying gold-plated coins.

Want A 1965 Mint Set? Go For The 1965 Special Mint Set

If you’re looking for a 1965 mint set, you’ll need to turn to the 1965 special mint set — the only official coin set made by the U.S. Mint that year.

1964 Proof Set: Last Year Of Circulating 90% Silver Coins & First Look At The Kennedy Half Dollars

The 1964 proof set is the first to contain the Kennedy half dollar and the last until the 1990s to have 90% silver versions of the dime, quarter, and half dollar.

The 1936 Proof Set: 1st Of The Modern United States Proof Sets

The 1936 proof set was the first modern United States proof set.

30th Anniversary Of The Big Boom Time — And Bust — In Coin History

We are amid the 30th anniversary of a boom time in coin history — the rise and fall of the coin market of 1979 to 1981.

5 Of The Biggest Coin Mistakes The U.S. Mint Has Made

Check out 5 of the biggest coin mistakes — coins that failed to catch on with the public — that the United States has made.

1955 Proof Sets Were The First In Flat Cellophane Holders

The 1955 proof set is the first United States proof set to come in a flat cellophane package.

The 1950 Proof Set Features Silver Coins & The Lincoln Wheat Cent

The 1950 proof set was the first proof set made by the U.S. Mint since 1942. Featuring silver coins and the now-obsolete Lincoln wheat cent, the 1950 proof set is a popular coin set among coin collectors.

10 Famous Coin Collectors: Check Out Some Notables You’re Sharing Your Hobby With

Have you ever wondered what famous coin collectors you share your hobby with? Check out this list of 10 luminaries that have enjoyed coin collecting as one of their pastimes.

Sold Out! The Boy Scouts Silver Dollar Is A Hit In Uncirculated Grades

The Boy Scouts commemorative dollar is very popular. So popular, in fact, that the U.S. Mint has already sold all of the uncirculated versions of the coin!

Get Your Rolls Of The New Penny Directly From The U.S. Mint

The new penny in 2010 features a Union shield. Instead of having to look for these new coins in pocket change, you can now order rolls directly from the United States Mint.