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What is a Lucky Angel Coin?

This Answer explains the issuance and significance of the French gold coin known as the Lucky Ange and provides several examples of the good fortune that the coin is said to bestow.

Will There Be a 2025 Morgan Silver Dollar?

Have you collected re-issues of the Morgan silver dollar? This Answer speculates on the possibility of a 2025 issue and provides mintages for recent Morgan dollars.

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What is an Italian Lira?

This Answer provides a brief history of the Italian lira and explains the precious metal content of lire from 1861 to date.

How Do I Find the Value of 22 Karat Gold?

This Answer provides a fast and efficient method for calculating the value of your 22 karat gold using the APMEX gold calculator.

When will the 2025 Chinese Silver Pandas Be Released?

This Answer discusses the forthcoming release of 2025 Chinese Silver Pandas and explores some of the noteworthy changes to this series since their introduction.

How are Coin Hubs Made?

This Answer provides the steps used to produce coin hubs and coin dies, explaining each step in detail.

Should I Invest in Gold Bars?

This Answer explores some of the advantages and disadvantages of buying gold bars and provides a range of gold bar sizes to make your next

What Does AVDP Mean?

This Answer explains the meaning behind AVDP and explains the differences and history of the Avoirdupois and Troy measurement systems.

My Dime is Thin and Lightweight. Is it an Error Coin?

Have you ever seen a coin that is too thin and lightweight for its issue? This Answer explores the likely cause of this error coin.

Is My Kansas State Quarter Missing Letters an Error Coin?

If you have seen coins missing part or all of a word, phrase, mintmark, or design, this Answer may help you determine its error.

How Much Gold is in a Cell Phone?

This Answer explores how much gold is in a cell phone and considers other precious metals your phone relies on to send texts and receive

What is the Pobjoy Mint?

This Answer provides a brief overview of the Pobjoy Mint, covering its history, notable accomplishments, and nations it served in its years of operation.

What is the $3 Gold Indian Princess Coin?

This Answer discusses the $3 Gold Indian Princess coin, describing its issuance, mintage, design, and discontinuation.

What is a Ducat?

This Answer covers the ducat and explores some of the roles it has served over the last 800 years.

How Much Silver is in a Solar Panel?

This Answer explores the silver content of solar panels, how they are made, and some of the implications of industrial silver use.

Is There a Puerto Rico Quarter?

This Answer covers the Puerto Rico quarter, describing its design, reception, and the bill that authorized its issue.

How Much Are Silver South African Shillings Worth?

This Answer explores some of the factors that influence the value of South African Silver Shillings and explains the different iterations of the government that

What’s the Difference Between Blanks and Planchets?

This Answer discusses blanks and planchets, their value, and the difference between them.

Taking Possession of Gold Eagles from a Roth IRA

This Answer covers Gold Roth IRAs as they relate to gold coins, like the American Gold Eagle.

Do Banks Sell Gold?

Do banks sell gold? This Answer covers the drawbacks of buying gold from a bank and offers an alternative that might help save you money.

What is a Goloid Metric Pattern?

This Answer provides an explanation of the origins, composition, and legacy of the goloid metric pattern series issued from 1878 until 1880.

How Did the Gold Rush Impact the Value of the Dollar?

This Answer explores the impact of the Gold Rush on the U.S. dollar and considers factors like inflation, regional effects, and long-term impacts.

What is the Silver Liberty and Brittania?

Have you seen the Silver Liberty and Britannia coin? This Answer explores how two legendary mints collaborated on a truly one-of-a-kind coin.

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