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The 1964-D Peace silver dollar is not just a rare U.S. coin -- the government believes none even exist anymore. After all, they were supposedly all melted down, and it's illegal to own a 1964-D Peace dollar, too.

The Boy Scouts commemorative dollar is very popular. So popular, in fact, that the U.S. Mint has already sold all of the uncirculated versions of the coin!

GSA dollars, so-called because the United States government's General Services Administration sold old Morgan dollars found in vaults during the 1970s, are both valuable and highly sought after by coin collectors.

What is coin collecting versus coin hoarding? I may not be able to give you medical advice on what hoarding or hoarders are, but as a longtime coin collector, I can answer your questions on what a coin hoard is versus a coin collection!

Morgan silver dollars and Peace silver dollars are both very popular coins that have been coin collector favorites for decades. Check out silver dollar values here to find out what your Morgan silver dollars or Peace silver dollars may be worth.

Many people believe lucky coins can help bring luck into their lives. Whether that's true or not, lucky coins are special to each of us in unique ways.

Silver mint sets are great collectibles that contain old silver coins in uncirculated grades.

1965 was the year copper-nickel clad coins were first introduced to circulation in the United States. Today, copper-nickel clad coins continue to carry a heavy workload in circulation, while silver coins in pocket change have for decades been a thing of the past.

Bullion coins (silver coins, gold coins, and platinum coins) are fun to collect... and valuable too! For example, IRA investing is more fun -- and shinier -- if you use bullion coins as part of your investment portfolio. Here's a list of bullion coins that are approved for IRAs, plus tips for collecting bullion coins.

First State Depository in Wilmington, Delaware, keeps gold safe for individuals, companies, and investment firms. First State uses a highly secure vault and lots of space to protect the precious metal investments contained within. Learn more about this popular gold depository and how you can keep your investments safe there, too.

The Standing Liberty quarter -- minted from 1916 to 1930 -- was popular, but not without controversy due to the fact that Miss Liberty was bare-breasted on many Standing Liberty quarters. Today, many Standing Liberty quarters are quite valuable.

Looking for some good gift ideas for the numismatist in your life? See why I recommend the following: a coin magazine subscription, modern commemorative coins, bullion coins, slabbed coins, or a coin gift certificate.