The 1936 proof set was the first modern United States proof set.
U.S. Mint Releases Franklin Pierce Dollar Coin & Jane Pierce Medal Set
The United States Mint releases the Franklin Pierce Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Jane Pierce medal set on June 24.
U.S. Mint Releases New Quarters Proof Set
The U.S. Mint has released a 90% silver version of the new quarters proof set. It features each of the 5 America the Beautiful quarter designs for 2010.
7 Summer Coin Collecting Goals You’ll Be Able To Easily Reach
Check out these 7 different coin collecting goals you’ll be able to finish over the summer.
The 1979 Proof Set Came In 2 Varieties
The 1979 proof set comes in 2 varieties. Find out which one you have!
2 Varieties Of The 1981 Proof Set: Do You Own The Valuable One?
The 1981 proof set attracts much coin collector attention because proof sets that year were produced in 2 varieties: Type 1 is common, Type 2 is considerably scarcer and much more valuable.
3 Fun Ways To Collect The New Quarters From The U.S. Mint
The new quarters for 2010 are being released by the U.S. Mint in exciting America The Beautiful quarters coin sets.
The 1950 Proof Set Features Silver Coins & The Lincoln Wheat Cent
The 1950 proof set was the first proof set made by the U.S. Mint since 1942. Featuring silver coins and the now-obsolete Lincoln wheat cent, the 1950 proof set is a popular coin set among coin collectors.
New Proof Set Features Popular America The Beautiful Quarters
The 2010 proof set featuring the new America the Beautiful quarters is due out May 13.
Get Your Rolls Of The New Penny Directly From The U.S. Mint
The new penny in 2010 features a Union shield. Instead of having to look for these new coins in pocket change, you can now order rolls directly from the United States Mint.
Buy Your 2009 United States Proof Sets From The U.S. Mint While You Can
Make sure you buy your 2009 United States proof sets from the U.S. Mint while you still can!
First-Year Coins: Why The First Coin In A Coin Series Is So Popular
The first coin of any coin series is always among the most collected, so it’s no surprise that first-year coins are tops on many coin collectors’ want lists!
Collecting Double Eagles: Beautiful Gold Coins Popular With Coin Collectors
Double eagles are expensive gold coins, but they certainly are popular coins that people love to own.
Completing A Collection Of Jefferson Nickels Is Cheap, Easy & Fun
Jefferson nickels are one of the oldest coin circulating today — and they’re among the easiest and cheapest coins to collect. Believe it or not, it’s still possible (with a bit of luck) to actually complete a set of Jefferson nickels right from pocket change!
The Millard Fillmore Presidential Dollar Coin & First Spouse Medal Set Is Released
The U.S. Mint will release the Millard Fillmore Presidential Dollar Coin & First Spouse Medal Set on March 26, 2010.
The Important Differences Between Mint Sets & Proof Sets
Mint sets and proof sets may seem to have some similarities, but these two types of mint coin sets are actually quite different from each other. Find out more about the differences between mint sets and proof sets.
Conception Year Coin Sets – A New Twist On Collecting A Birth Year Coin Set
Try this new twist on birth year coin set collecting: a conception year coin set! It’s the same basic idea as the birth year coin set, but for those of conceived the calendar year before we were born, it can represent an exciting and interesting goal in coin collecting.
Here’s A Great Way To Collect Old Silver Coins: Buy Silver Mint Sets
Silver mint sets are great collectibles that contain old silver coins in uncirculated grades.
New 2009 Territories Quarters U.S. Mint Silver Proof Set
Be sure you check out the 2009 United States Mint District of Columbia & U.S. Territories silver proof set! Containing 6 proof silver quarters, it makes a handsome addition to any coin collection.
The 1922 Cent: Why Is This 1922 Plain Cent Needed To Complete A Lincoln Penny Collection?
Only 7 million 1922 cent coins were made. Those without a D mintmark are even scarcer. The 1922 cent is a popular error coin — or variety, depending on your stance. But why is a hole for that coin being included in regular Lincoln cent albums? Here are one longtime collector’s opinions on the issue and what should be done about those pesky holes most of us can’t afford to fill in our Lincoln cent albums.
2009 Lincoln Bicentennial One-Cent Proof Set
In all, there are 20 different Lincoln cents available for 2009. Of course, you will not find all these in circulation as the copper, satin-finish coins and the proof coins are all in collector’s sets. Here’s the scoop about 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial One-Cent Proof Sets.
Rare Uncirculated Coins – 1982 & 1983 Uncirculated Coins Are Modern Rarities
So, what’s the story behind those scarce uncirculated 1982 and 1983 coins?
Lincoln Chronicles & Coin Proof Set
The Lincoln Chronicles proof set will be released on October 15th. This will be a BIG deal. Since there are truly limited quantities of these coins, there is lots of hype surrounding the release of the Lincoln Chronicles Proof Set.
5 Fun Ways to Collect Lincoln Cents
With some of the ideas here, you will easily be able to start building a Lincoln Cent collection that will be sure to please your eyes AND conform to your budget!
2009 Uncirculated U.S. Coin Set
The 2009 uncirculated coin set is big! 36 come in the 2009 uncirculated set. But along with a bigger set also comes a bigger price. Here’s complete info about the 2009 Uncirculated U.S. Coin Set from the U.S. Mint.
