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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!

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.

The mystery behind the red quarter has been solved! Here's what red quarters mean and how much they're worth.

Find A Red Painted Quarter? Here’s How Much It’s Worth

Find a red quarter? Wondering why it's been painted red and how much it's worth? Here's the answer to the decades-long red painted quarter mystery (and value).

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