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Should You Hoard Copper Pennies? Reasons To Save Every Copper Penny You Find

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Do you know people who hoard copper pennies? Many save every copper penny they find. See why and how you can get in on the action, too.

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Metal Detector Review: XP DEUS Wireless Metal Detector Is 4 Metal Detectors Rolled Into One!

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The XP DEUS metal detector is 4 metal detectors in one and the first wireless metal detector EVER! See why this lifelong metal detectorist loves the XP DEUS.

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Coin Gift Ideas: 5 Clever Coin Gifts For Any Occasion

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Trying to find the perfect coin gift for someone? These 5 coin gift ideas are sure to please even the non-numismatists in your life.

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

Coin Myths, Trivia & FactsHobbies & Crafts

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!

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Tips For Collecting Kennedy Half Dollars: These Are The Scarce And Valuable Kennedy Half Dollars To Look For & Where You’ll Find Them

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Here are my best tips for collecting Kennedy half dollars -- which ones are rare, what they are worth, and where you can find them. Plus, a list of the 5 types of copper-nickel clad & silver Kennedy half dollars that people often like to collect.

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What Happens To Coins Tossed In A Fountain?

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Have you ever wondered what happens to coins that are tossed into a fountain? I have, too - and I found out the answer, which I reveal here. Make a wish, and read on!

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U.S. Coins Guide

Targeted to coin collectors of all levels, the U.S. Coins Guide is a comprehensive resource that has been helping people learn about and collect U.S. coins since 2004. It's part of The Fun Times Guide network of over 32 niche topic websites.

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  • Coin ValuesMost Valuable Coins By Denomination – Want to know the real value of your coins? You’ve come to the right place! Here, our coin experts are sharing current coin values for common coins and rare coins — including wheat pennies, Indian head pennies, state quarters, silver coins, gold coins, bicentennial coins, commemorative coins, and much more. See the most valuable U.S. pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollar coins.
  • Coin Collecting 101Beginner Coin Collecting Tips For Newbies + Low-Budget Coin Collecting Ideas – Thinking of starting a coin collection? Or maybe you’ve inherited someone else’s collection and you’re not sure what to do with it. Here our coin experts are sharing helpful resources to point you in the right direction when you don’t know much about U.S. coins and their values. See what to watch out for when buying or selling coins, how to find valuable coins in circulation, what you need to know before cleaning coins, tips for storing and protecting your coins, how to get coins graded and appraised, the best coin collecting supplies to start with, low-budget coin collecting advice, and lots of unique resources & tips for collecting coins that you won’t find anywhere else.
  • Coin Myths, Trivia & FactsHistory & 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!
  • Rare U.S. CoinsError Coins, Rare Coins, And Varieties – Interested in rare U.S. coins? Here, our coin experts are sharing their best tips for finding rare coins, error coins, and mistakes! See how to tell a rare coin from a fake one, current rare coin values, which rare coins can be found in circulation, and how many rare coins actually exist. Plus, how to tell a damaged coin that’s worth very little apart from an error coin that’s worth a lot of money! Everything you want to know about rare pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half-dollars, and dollar coins.
  • Fun With CoinsFun Ways To Collect Coins – Here, coin experts are sharing lots of fun things you can do with U.S. coins! See fun ways to find rare coins, fun ways to collect coins, fun ways to learn more about coins, and other fun ways to enjoy the hobby of coin collecting. Plus, gifts and other things that coin collectors love.

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