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How much do you know about the United States Mint? As a coin collector, you should have a general knowledge about the U.S. Mint and its 4 coin-making facilities. From the main office in Washington, DC, the Director of the Mint oversees the 4 U.S. Mint facilities which make coins in Philadelphia PA, Denver CO, San Francisco CA, and West Point, NY — plus the U.S. Bullion Depository in Fort Knox, KY.
While there is no single answer that defines the ‘best’ coins worth collecting (because everyone has a different opinion as to the best coins worth holding onto), here are some ideas and opinions from others who collect coins. See which coins they’ve chosen to collect and why. Hint: They’re NOT all rare U.S. coins!
There are at least 2 kinds of 2023 Extra V penny errors – one that simply has the extra V (known as the 2023 VDBV penny) and one that shows the extra V much farther to the right (known as the 2023 Far V penny). See how much these 2023 error pennies are worth!
Learn the history and value of Liberty Capped large cents. Do you know the two kinds (and MANY varieties) of Liberty Cap pennies that exist? See which ones are the most valuable!
See the MANY reasons why coins are round. Plus, a list of odd-shaped U.S. coins that are NOT round + A list of all the various coin shapes that exist today.
Have you noticed that some U.S. coins have ridges on their edges, while others do not? Why do some coins have edge reeds and other coins have smooth edges? Turns out, there are MANY reasons why coins have ridges… Find out here!
Alloys have been used to make U.S. coins for centuries. Why aren’t coins made of pure metal? When did alloys become the norm for U.S. coins? What’s the difference between alloy vs. clad? And how much are coins made from alloys worth? Find out here!
Learn the origin of the phrase E Pluribus Unum, what E Pluribus Unum means, why E Pluribus Unum appears on U.S. coins, and the significance of this phrase in America.
You don’t see many dollar coins in circulation today. It’s been a LONG time since Americans were using dollar coins on a regular basis — much less silver dollars! See when the first U.S. dollar coin was made, how it came to be, and a complete list of all U.S. dollar coins ever made.
Everything you want to know about the disappearance of silver coins in America, which silver coins the U.S. Mint is still making, and clever ways to find silver coins on your own today!
What is a mint coin? And how much are mint coins worth? Learn what the terms “mint condition,” “mint state,” and “mint coin” mean to collectors… and how much mint coins are worth.
