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1902 Barber dime obverse and reverse Photo is public domain on Wikimedia.

Here's everything you need to know about scarce Barber dimes, common Barber dimes, and how to start your own collection of Barber dimes.

Going to a coin museum can be a spectacular adventure for coin collectors new and old! Chances are, you will walk away feeling inspired to pursue a new avenue of the hobby altogether. Here are details about the best coin museums in the United States.

You know those traditional anniversary gifts that spouses typically exchange each year? Think: paper, wood, gold, silver, diamonds, etc. But what if one or both spouses are coin collectors? Or, what if you're not married, yet you have your own unique anniversary date that pertains specifically to coins? That's worth celebrating too, right?

Discover the value of your Mercury dimes. This guide covers key dates, mint marks, and current prices for these classic U.S. coins. Find out if you have a rare dime!

Over the decades, the world has seen the most expensive coins push through the hundreds of thousands of dollars, and in recent decades, into the millions of dollars. Here are the 10 rarest and most valuable U.S. coins.

American Civil War memorabilia has a large following. People enjoy collecting U.S. coins, tokens, and money from the early- to mid-1860s. There are many types of Civil War coins and tokens, though certain ones have special popularity.

Silver quarters what they are, how you can find them, and what they are worth. Do you have some silver quarters you found in your pocket change? If so, check here to see how much they are worth.

Rare and valuable nickels can be found in circulation! Here's what to look for on Jefferson nickels 1938 to present. (The scarcest ones are even affordable to buy.)

You may be glad to hear that there are dozens of U.S. coins considered rare, and that many estates include rare U.S. coins. Many others are found in attics, old drawers and chests, and some are even found in circulation!

In general, most wheat pennies are worth just a few cents (perhaps 10 cents). However, if worn and of a highly common date and mint mark combination, many wheat cents are quite valuable. In fact, some of the scarcest wheat cents are downright expensive -- costing into the hundreds of dollars in the most worn condition. Here's the scoop.

Looking for some unique pieces of coin jewelry? Here's the scoop on coins used as jewelry pieces... what to look for and some idea of what they may be worth.

Have a coin set or completed coin folder and want to know how much it's worth? Here's how to tell the value of your completed coin sets and coin folders...