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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!

Looking For 1975 Quarters? Here’s Why You’ll Never Find A 1975 U.S. Quarter

Is there a 1975 quarter? Or is it true that 1975 quarters do not exist? Are Bicentennial quarters worth anything? What is a 1976 Bicentennial quarter worth today? Find the answers here!

Here's why dimes aren't as widely collected as other coins and how this benefits you.

Why More People Don’t Collect U.S. Dimes & How This Is Good For You!

Collecting dimes? All about U.S. dimes -- their importance in the coin collecting world, why more people don't collect them, how you can benefit from that!

What Are Coins Made Of? What Is Paper Money Made of?

What Are Coins Made Of In The US? What Is Paper Money Made Of? Here Are The Surprising Answers!

What is money made of in the U.S.? What are coins & paper money made from? Silver pieces aren't made of silver, nickels aren't made of nickel, and lots more surprising facts about what US money is made from!

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

Is it time to get rid of the penny? Yes! See how getting rid of the penny will save taxpayers money AND help coin collecting become an even more popular hobby

Have A Coin With No Mintmark? See Why There Are No Mint Marks On Coins Dated 1965, 1966, And 1967

The US Mint did not produce any coins with a mintmark from 1965-1967. Silver was also removed from coins. See why 1965 coins, 1966 coins, and 1967 coins are different -- and what's so unique about 1968 coins.

Two Headed Coins – Are They Rare? Are They Valuable? See Examples Of The Most Rare & Most Valuable 2-Headed Coins

Have a two-headed coin? Want to know what it's worth? Find out here! See examples of two-headed coins and two-tailed coins made by the U.S. Mint. Plus, other novelty coins like the the Lincoln-Kennedy penny and other 2-headed coins that are not US Mint coins.

The 1979 Proof Set Came In 2 Varieties: Here’s How To Tell Type 1 And Type 2 Proof Sets Apart & How Much They’re Worth

The 1979 proof set is the first to feature the Susan B. Anthony dollar. There are 2 different types of 1979 proof sets (the U.S. Mint changed the appearance of the 'S' mintmark). One is called a 1979 proof set Type 1. The other is called a 1979 proof set Type 2. Find out which one you have and how much it's worth!

Reasons To Collect Susan B. Anthony Dollar Coins + The Value Of All 18 SBA Dollars Made In 1979, 1980, 1981, And 1999

The Susan B. Anthony dollar is probably the least popular coin made in America. This makes collecting a complete set of the dollars quite easy and affordable! See the rarest Susan B. Anthony dollar coins, and the current value of all 18 SBA coins.

Military Challenge Coins: Are Military Coins Worth Collecting?

Challenge coins are not really coins. They're not made by the U.S. Mint, and they're not used as currency. Challenge coins first appeared during World War I. Here's the story behind challenge coins, why they're called challenge coins, how the coin challenge game works, and how much military challenge coins are worth.

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