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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!

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.

Know What You’re Really Paying For U.S. Mint Coins With This Gold Price Chart & Silver Price Chart (Ways To Save Money Buying U.S. Mint Coins)

Why does the US Mint charge what it does for its coins? See why US Mint silver and gold coins cost what they do + Ways to save money buying US Mint coins.

When Is The Best Time To Sell Coins?

Here's how to tell if now is a good time to sell your coins or not. See when most people sell coins, what makes coin prices rise and fall, the best time to sell bullion coins, and an important lesson learned from Bitcoin!

6 Ways To Avoid Fake Gold Coin Scams (Before You Buy Gold Coins On Infomercials… Or Anywhere Else!)

Think twice before you buy gold coins. Gold-plated coins are tokens (NOT legal tender). How to avoid buying fake gold coins + Best places to buy gold coins.

Do You Have A 1983-D Penny? If So, Then You Might Have The Rare 1983 Copper Penny Worth $15,000!

There's a rare 1983 copper penny (1983-D penny) worth $15,000. You could find one in your pocket change! What to look for + Other rare copper penny errors.

5 Reasons To Start Collecting Coins Now

There's never been a better time to begin coin collecting as a hobby. I've been collecting coins since 1992, and I'm going to share with you the reasons I think you'll enjoy it too.

2016 Centennial Gold Coins: These 3 Commemorative Gold Coins Honor The 100th Anniversary Of 3 Iconic Silver Coins

The 2016 centennial gold coins are popular with coin collectors! They honor the 100th anniversary of the iconic Mercury dime, Standing Liberty quarter, and Walking Liberty half dollar -- 3 silver coins from 1916. See what makes these 2016 Liberty commemorative gold coins so popular.

6 Ways To Buy American Silver Eagle Coins At Cheap Prices + Tips For Buying Silver Eagles As Bullion Or As Collectible Coins

American silver eagle coins can be expensive to buy. Here are 6 clever ways to save money when buying silver eagles.

Is It Time To Buy Silver? Pros & Cons Of Buying Silver Bullion Coins

Is now a good time to buy silver coins? A look back -- and a look ahead -- to help you make a good decision about buying silver coins.

7 Penny Facts (Things You Probably Don’t Know About The One-Cent Coin)

These little-known penny facts won't cost you a cent, but they'll definitely open your eyes to how much you really know (and don't know) about pennies!

Secrets On Dollar Bills: Letters, Numbers, Symbols & Images To Look For On Your Dollar Bills

Are there spiders on your dollar bills? And what's up with up with that pyramid and the eyeball? Learn about these and other secrets on dollar bills here!

Collecting Junk Coins (Especially Junk Silver Coins!) From Circulation Is Cheap & Fun For Collectors On A Budget

Junk coins aren't coins you toss out to the curb! While they aren't the showcase pieces that tend to find homes in coin albums, junk coins do have a place in coin collections. They're perfect for coin collectors on a budget. Also, circulated junk silver coins are a great way to stock up on silver -- and they cost less than other bullion coins.

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