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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!

Coins Mentioned In The Bible From Jesus’ Lifetime

A summary of coins mentioned in the Bible, specifically from Jesus' lifetime. See how much these ancient coins are worth today!

How Much Is Your John Tyler Dollar Coin Really Worth?

Have a John Tyler dollar coin from 2009? It could be worth more than $1! Discover the value of P, D, and S mint marks, and learn to identify rare, valuable errors in our complete guide.

The 1776-1976 drummer boy quarters are neat Bicentennial coins that are worth looking for in your spare change! Here's everything you want to know about the drummer boy quarter.

1776-1976 Drummer Boy Quarters Are Worth Looking For!

All about drummer boy quarters! Why they were made. How many were made. How much they're worth. What the letters JLA mean. Drummer boy quarter errors & more

5 Rookie Mistakes When Buying Gold Coins

Gold Buying Mistakes: See how to avoid the most common mistakes when buying gold coins. A list of the top 5 mistakes people make when buying gold coins to collect... or to build their investment portfolio.

What Does A Coin Shortage In The U.S. Really Mean? What Causes Coin Shortages & Who Do They Affect The Most?

What does a coin shortage really mean and who does it affect? Important facts about U.S. coin shortages (current AND previous ones) and what you should be doing.

What Is The Most Valuable Coin In The World? (HINT: It’s A U.S. Coin Worth $18M!)

What is the most valuable coin in the world? (A U.S. coin worth over $18M!) Here's an updated list of the most valuable U.S. coins by denomination -- from pennies through dollar coins.

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!

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!

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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