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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!

The U.S. Mint has long been issuing coins that commemorate Native Americans. From the Indian Head penny to the Jamestown silver dollar the coins featuring American Indians cover the gamut of coins.

Coin edge lettering has been around for years, but the Presidential dollar coins and Native American coins in 2007 brought edge lettering on coins back into the forefront. Here's everything you want to know about edge lettering on U.S. coins.

In 2009, the U.S. Mint is issuing a fascinating variety and quantity of coins. Ranging from Lincoln bicentennial pennies to the 24 karat gold double eagle there is something for everyone in the 2009 United State Mint issue.

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.

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

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