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35+ Incredible Facts About Pennies – By The Numbers!

A collection of cool facts about U.S. pennies - including mintage numbers, coin values, coin trivia, and more. These numbers will blow you away!

Is Your Morgan Dollar DMPL, PL, or SPL? Identification & Value Guide

DMPL Morgan dollars are 'deep mirror prooflike' silver dollars. See how they're different from 'prooflike' and 'semi-prooflike' Morgan dollars... and how much they're worth!

Tips For Finding Coin Hoards Like The Famous Saddle Ridge Gold Coin Hoard

How was the famous Saddle Ridge gold coin hoard found in California? Find out here, plus tips on how to discover your own coin hoards!

Explore & Discover: A Great Coin Kit for Youngsters

I recently found a great coin collecting starter set for young coin collectors. See why I like the US Mint's Explore & Discover Kit and why it's such a great gift for kids!

You can visit the Charlotte Mint building in North Carolina, where gold coins were minted from 1838 through 1861.

Charlotte Mint: See What It’s Like To Tour This Old U.S. Mint Facility (Now Called The Mint Museum Randolph)

See photos from my visit to the Charlotte Mint Museum Randolph in North Carolina + Reasons you'll want to visit this historic landmark real soon!

Coin Collecting On A Budget – 5 Ways Not To Spend A Fortune On Coins

It's not difficult at all to enjoy coin collecting on a budget. Here are some tips for saving money while finding new coins to add to your coin collection.

Wonder How Old U.S. Coins Were Made? See For Yourself At The New Orleans Mint Museum!

See where and how old U.S. coins with the "O" mintmark were made at the New Orleans Mint. This French Quarter landmark also has an incredible jazz museum!

Gold Coins: Buy or Wait? 3 Reasons for Each Decision

Is now the time to buy gold coins? Here are 6 compelling arguments for AND against buying gold coins + some things to think about before spending big bucks.

Tips For Collecting Silver Proof Sets

There have been 3 different categories of silver proof sets by dates over the years from 1936 to the present. The U.S. Mint still producing silver proof sets. Here's what you need to know...

The Joys & Challenges Of Collecting American Silver Eagle Coins: 3 Pros And 3 Cons

American Silver Eagle dollar coins aren't just for silver stackers -- they're exciting coins for numismatists, too. Here's why silver eagles are fun coins to collect.

Should You Buy Silver Bars & Silver Rounds? The Pros & Cons Of Buying These Popular Silver Bullion Products

Silver rounds and silver bars are popular items with many investors -- but are these silver bullion products really the best buy out there? Are they better than buying silver coins? Before you buy silver bars and rounds, you should know about these pros and cons of buying silver rounds and bars. I'll help you determine the best choice when you buy silver products.

One Of The Rarest Coins In The World: The 1933 Gold Double Eagle

One of the most rare and well-known coins in all of U.S. history is the 1933 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle -- a $20 gold coin that, by several accounts, shouldn't even be in existance.

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