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This Answer explains the background and context for issuing Treasury Notes and the ramifications of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act.
This Answer provides a brief history of James B. Longacre’s career at the U.S. Mint, as well as some of the iconic coins he designed.

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How Much is My Gold Quarter Worth?

Do you collect quarters? This Answer explains the differences between two vastly different gold quarter dollars and why you might want to avoid one of

What Coins Did the Charlotte Mint Produce? 

This Answer covers the background of the U.S. Mint branch in Charlotte, the coins it produced, and where the building was relocated after World War

How Many Pennies are in One Pound? 

Do you know how many pennies are in one pound of pennies? This answer covers the changing weight of the U.S. Mint’s smallest denomination of

What Year did the U.S. Mint Stop Making Copper Pennies? 

The U.S. penny has changed its composition seven times in the last 200 years. This Answer describes some of those changes, as well as how

What is Legal Tender? 

Do you know what distinguishes money from legal tender? This Answer describes legal tender and explains what separates it from money and other mediums

What is a Prestige Proof Mint Set? 

Prestige Proof Sets consist of proof coins produced by the United States Mint. These sets include a range of coins from the cent to the

What was the Dahlonega Mint? 

Have you heard of the Dahlonega Mint? This Answer provides a brief history of the U.S. Mint in Dahlonega, Georgia.

Who is Adolph A. Weinman? 

If you have ever admired the graceful strides of Liberty walking on the half dollar or the Silver American Eagle you are familiar with of

What are the Top 100 VAM Varieties? 

If you collect Morgan Silver Dollars or Peace Dollars, you have probably seen VAM Numbers listed but do you know what the Top 100 VAM

What is the Origin of the Word Coin? 

Do you know where the word coin comes from? This Answer provides a brief history of the etymology of the word coin.

What is XF in Coin Grading? 

This Answer explains the adjectival coin grading term, XF or Extremely Fine.

How Much does the Morgan Silver Dollar Weigh? 

Do you know how much a Morgan Silver Dollar weighs, or how much silver content your Morgan Dollars have? This Answer is for you!

What is a Trade Dollar? 

Discover the Trade Dollar minted from 1873 to 1878 to facilitate trade with Eastern Asian nations.

What are Some of the Most Common Errors on the 1984 Jefferson Nickel?  

Do you collect error coins? This Answer covers some of the most common 1984 Jefferson Nickel error coins.

Why is Platinum Less Expensive Than Gold? 

Do you know what factors contribute to the spot prices of platinum and gold? This Answer explains why gold is priced higher than platinum.

What is MS-70 in Coin Grading? 

Have you ever wondered what MS-70 means in coin grading and numismatics? This Answer explains the MS-70 grade.

How Can I Tell if My 1913 Liberty V Nickel is Real?

If you have seen a 1913 Liberty V nickel for sale, how can you be sure it is real?

What Makes the 1982 Small Date Cent Special? 

The 1982 small date Lincoln cent is a highly unique penny. This Answer describes some of the 1982 Lincoln cent varieties and explains why one

What are the Reverse Die Varieties of Eisenhower Dollars? 

If you’ve seen Eisenhower Reverse Die Varieties or RDV mentioned and wondered what that means, this Answer is for you.

Why do Smaller Rounds and Bars Cost More Per Ounce Than Larger Rounds and Bars? 

Have you noticed that 10 ounce bars have a lower price per ounce than 1 ounce bars? This Answer is for you!

What is a Heraldic Eagle? 

This Answer covers what a heraldic eagle is and how it is related to U.S. coins.
Do you collect quarters? This Answer explains the differences between two vastly different gold quarter dollars and why you might want to avoid one of
This Answer covers the background of the U.S. Mint branch in Charlotte, the coins it produced, and where the building was relocated after World War
Do you know how many pennies are in one pound of pennies? This answer covers the changing weight of the U.S. Mint’s smallest denomination of
The U.S. penny has changed its composition seven times in the last 200 years. This Answer describes some of those changes, as well as how
Do you know what distinguishes money from legal tender? This Answer describes legal tender and explains what separates it from money and other mediums
Prestige Proof Sets consist of proof coins produced by the United States Mint. These sets include a range of coins from the cent to the
Have you heard of the Dahlonega Mint? This Answer provides a brief history of the U.S. Mint in Dahlonega, Georgia.
If you have ever admired the graceful strides of Liberty walking on the half dollar or the Silver American Eagle you are familiar with of
If you collect Morgan Silver Dollars or Peace Dollars, you have probably seen VAM Numbers listed but do you know what the Top 100 VAM
Do you know where the word coin comes from? This Answer provides a brief history of the etymology of the word coin.
This Answer explains the adjectival coin grading term, XF or Extremely Fine.
Do you know how much a Morgan Silver Dollar weighs, or how much silver content your Morgan Dollars have? This Answer is for you!
Discover the Trade Dollar minted from 1873 to 1878 to facilitate trade with Eastern Asian nations.
Do you collect error coins? This Answer covers some of the most common 1984 Jefferson Nickel error coins.
Do you know what factors contribute to the spot prices of platinum and gold? This Answer explains why gold is priced higher than platinum.
Have you ever wondered what MS-70 means in coin grading and numismatics? This Answer explains the MS-70 grade.
If you have seen a 1913 Liberty V nickel for sale, how can you be sure it is real?
The 1982 small date Lincoln cent is a highly unique penny. This Answer describes some of the 1982 Lincoln cent varieties and explains why one
If you’ve seen Eisenhower Reverse Die Varieties or RDV mentioned and wondered what that means, this Answer is for you.
Have you noticed that 10 ounce bars have a lower price per ounce than 1 ounce bars? This Answer is for you!
This Answer covers what a heraldic eagle is and how it is related to U.S. coins.

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