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Is There Gold in Fort Knox?

Is there gold in Fort Knox? This Answer unravels the mystery behind the nation’s most secure location and describes some of the items that have been kept safe there.

Tarnish v. Patina: What’s the Difference?

What is the difference between patina and tarnish? This Answer explains their differences, similarities, and the term that is used to describe both.

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What is a Booby Head?

This Answer covers the Booby Head die variety and explains how it earned this nickname and how to identify a Booby Head in your coin

What is the Saddle Ridge Hoard?

This Answer describes the Saddle Ridge Coin Hoard, lists some of the notable coins found in the hoard, and describes how the hoard was found.

Is it Worth Buying Silver by the Gram?

This Answer breaks down some of the reasons to consider investing in one gram silver products and which investors they might benefit.

What is a ZI:SIN Medal?

This Answer covers the ZI:SIN South Korean medal series and explains the corresponding months and virtues represented on these bullion products.

Are MS-70 Silver and Gold Eagles Allowed in an IRA?

This Answer covers the inclusion of Silver and Gold Eagles in a precious metals IRA and explains what is required for precious metals to be

What is the McKinley Memorial Dollar?

This Answer covers the McKinley Memorial dollar, explaining the context of its issue, its purpose, and its design.

What is the Value of an Almoravid Dynasty Gold Dinar?

This Answer covers the Almoravid gold dinar and explains its issue, issuing nation, and its use in the ancient world.

Who is on the Half Dollar?

This Answer covers the half dollar and describes some of the changes to its design, as well as who was featured on several prominent half

Who was Dora de Pédery-Hunt?

This Answer provides a brief biography of Dora de Pédery-Hunt and describes the path that led her to design the third effigy of Queen Elizabeth

What is a Feuchtwanger Cent?

What is a Feuchtwanger cent, and why does this name appear on coins in the United States? This Answer covers the Feuchtwanger cents, their designs,

Who is Susanna Blunt?

This Answer offers a short biography of Susanna Blunt and explains which coins you may have seen her design work on.

What is Constitutional Silver?

This Answer covers Constitutional silver, legislative acts that have defined the composition of our coins, and provides a list of 40% and 90% silver coins

Why is the Series Year Different from the Year of Issue on Currency?

This Answer explains why the series year and year of issue are not always consistent on Federal Reserve Notes.

Who was John R. Sinnock?

This Answer covers John R. Sinnock, who served as the eighth Chief Engraver for the US Mint and describes some of the notable medals and

What is a Coin Note?

This Answer covers Coin Notes and provides historical context for their issuance, and explains some of the legislation that authorized them.

What was Executive Order 6102?

This Answer covers Executive Order 6102, which required individuals and companies in the United States to surrender their gold.

Who was James Earle Fraser?

This Answer covers the life and career of James Earle Fraser and describes part of the journey that led him to produce one of the

What is a Star Note?

This Answer covers star notes and provides a brief explanation for their issuance and covers some of the factors that impact the value of a

What is the Gold Spread?

This Answer provides a brief overview of the gold spread and explains some of the elements that may impact the spread of gold.

What is a Web Note?

This Answer covers web notes, what makes them different from traditional Federal Reserve Notes, and whether they are valuable for collectors.

What is Poor Man’s Silver?

This Answer covers poor man’s silver, explains what it was composed of, and describes two of the poor man’s silver coins that circulated in the

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