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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!

Is It Illegal to Melt Pennies For Copper? Everything You Need To Know About Melting Pennies

Melting Pennies 101 - Here are all the reasons people WANT to melt copper pennies + All the reasons you should NOT melt pennies in the United States.

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!

Are Trump Coins Worth Buying?

Do coin collectors recommend buying Trump commemorative coins? Find out here. Everything you want to know about these political and cultural collectibles!

Here’s Why They’re Getting Rid Of The Penny & What It Means For Coin Collectors

America is getting rid of the penny. What happens if no more pennies are made? Will pennies become rare? What will pennies be worth? A US coin expert's take

Get Rid Of The Penny? Here’s Why It’s Time To Eliminate The One-Cent Coin In The United States

Want some GOOD reasons to get rid of the penny? Doing so will save taxpayers money AND help coin collecting become a more popular hobby. I've got more...

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

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

All 17 U.S. Quarter Designs + 5 Main Types Of U.S. Quarters To Collect

Coin collectors typically collect 5 "types" of U.S. quarters. Here's info about these 5 kinds of quarters and how much they're worth today.

10 Facts About Pennies… (Trust Me, This Is Worth Every Penny!)

Little-known facts about pennies in circulation in the United States, including old rare pennies and the modern Lincoln penny.

The Amazing And Colorful History Of The U.S. Penny + The History Of Pennies As Currency In The World

The US one cent coin has a colorful history. Come look at the US penny and its roots, which can be traced back over 1,000 years. See why we call it a penny!

Why NOT To Buy Silver (…According To Someone Who Buys Silver On Occasion)

I buy silver (and gold) sometimes. Are you aware of the downsides of buying silver? I can think of 6 good reasons not to buy silver. They're listed here.

What Are Henning Nickels? What Years Were They Made? How Much Are They Worth?

Henning nickels are collectible counterfeit nickels! See all Henning nickel dates, how to identify one, and how much these fake nickels are worth today.

How Coins Are Made: Early vs. Modern Day U.S. Mint Facilities

See how U.S. coins have been made throughout the years... including details about early U.S. Mints compared to modern day U.S. Mint facilities.

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