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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!

America The Beautiful Quarters: A List Of All The Coins In This Popular Series + Little Known Facts About National Park Quarters

The America the Beautiful Quarters series consists of 56 new quarters that honor 1 national park or historic monument in each of the 50 states, Washington, D.C., and the 5 U.S. territories. The coins (also called National Parks quarters) are being released over 11 years -- from 2010 through 2021.

Grading Silver Dollars: How To Determine The Grade Of A Silver Dollar

Grading Dollar Coins: How to determine the grade (condition) of circulated U.S. silver dollars -- Eisenhower dollars, Peace dollars, and Morgan dollars.

Why Are Coins Round? Are Coins Made In Other Shapes?

See the MANY reasons why coins are round. Plus, a list of odd-shaped U.S. coins that are NOT round + A list of all the various coin shapes that exist today.

Why Are Coins Made Of Alloys?

Alloy vs. Clad Coins: What are alloys? Why are coins made of alloys? Why aren't pure metals used to make coins? How much are coins made of alloys worth?

Why Is E Pluribus Unum On Coins?

Learn the origin of the phrase E Pluribus Unum, what E Pluribus Unum means, why E Pluribus Unum is on U.S. coins, and the significance of this phrase in America.

When Was The First U.S. Dollar Coin Introduced?

See when the first U.S. dollar coin was made, how it came to be, and a complete list of all U.S. dollar coins ever created.

When Did The U.S. Stop Making Silver Coins?

Learn all about the disappearance of silver coins in America, which silver coins the U.S. Mint is still making, and fun ways to find silver coins today!

How Much Is A Gold Coin Worth? Here’s How To Find The Real Price Of Gold & Current Gold Coin Values

Wondering where to sell gold coins? We can help! Start here to see the current price of gold and determine how much your gold coins are worth.

Silver Coins And The Silver Market: Past, Present, And Future

People are talking about silver coins as investments these days. See what the history for silver prices been like AND popular silver coins to invest in.