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Louis Braille Dollar Coin – A First For The U.S. Mint

The new Louis Braille Silver Dollar honors the inventor of the Braille reading system for the blind. The surcharges from this coin will go to the National Federation of the Blind.

2009 Lincoln Log Cabin Penny: History & Facts About The 1st Lincoln Bicentennial Penny Which Honors His Early Childhood

See history and facts about the first Lincoln Bicentennial penny released in 2009 -- the Lincoln log cabin penny -- which honors Lincoln's birth and early childhood in Kentucky from the years 1809 to 1816.

Puerto Rico Quarter Value + Little-Known Facts About The Puerto Rico U.S. Territory Quarter And Puerto Rico Quarter Errors

The Puerto Rico quarter is the 2nd quarter issued in the Washington D.C. and Territories coins. It was released on March 30, 2009. Puerto Rico quarters sell for between 50 cents and $1 from most coin dealers. The quarters are also available at face value from banks.

Illinois Quarter Value + Little-Known Facts About The Illinois State Quarter And Illinois Quarter Errors

See what Illinois state quarters are worth today, plus a little about colorized quarters and coins with President Obama's likeness on them.

New York Quarter Value + Little-Known Facts About The New York State Quarter And New York Quarter Errors

While the New York quarter is a beautiful coin, uncirculated quarters bring less than a dollar. Proof versions of New York quarters run the gamut between $10 to $25 depending on the metal in the coin.

U.S. Territory Quarters: See The Value Of 2009 DC & US Territories Quarters

Although the 50 state quarters program ended in 2008, the United States was not done honoring the geographical regions of our nation. In 2009, the U.S. Mint issued 6 more commemorative quarters as part of the DC and U.S. Territories quarters program. See the value of each of the Territory quarters and when each was released.

William Henry Harrison Dollar Coin: Little-Known Facts About The 9th Presidential Dollar Coin In The Series & How Much It’s Worth

One of the changes to the William Henry Harrison Presidential dollar coin is the fact that the motto 'In God We Trust' -- which had been placed on the edge of the coin -- was moved to the front of the coin, below the president's portrait. See other little-known facts and how much William Henry Harrison dollar coins are worth.

U.S. Sports Coins Commemorate Athletes & Sporting Events

Many U.S. coins feature or honor sports themes and athletes. From baseball to the Olympics, sports themes have been featured on many United States coins. Following are some of the most popular sports coins.

Native American (Sacagawea) Dollar Coin Values: Are Yours Rare?

The U.S. Mint releases the first Native American dollar coin in the series on January 2, 2009. The Native American dollar coin is a regularly circulating dollar coin that is drawing some attention among commemorative coin collectors.

Martin Van Buren Dollar Coin: Little-Known Facts About The 8th Presidential Dollar Coin In The Series & How Much It’s Worth

The Martin Van Buren dollar coin was the last in the Presidential Dollar series with the phrase "In God We Trust" located on the edge. In 2009, "In God We Trust" was moved to the obverse (front, or heads side) of the coin. Here are other little known facts and how much Van Buren dollars are worth.

Hawaii Quarter Value + Little-Known Facts About The Hawaii State Quarter And Hawaii Quarter Errors

See how much Hawaii state quarters are worth, plus other fun facts about the last quarter to be produced in the 50 State Quarters program.

Presidential Dollar Proof Sets

Proof sets are one of the best ways to purchase crisp examples of U.S. coins. These proof sets, contain coins with burnished, mirror-like surfaces and are a favorite way for coin collectors to purchase high-quality coins straight from the U.S. Mint. The Presidential dollar proof sets are no exception.

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