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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 investment easier.

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How Can I Use Historic Gold Charts to Guide My Gold Investment Strategy?

This Answer offers some methods to utilize historic gold charts as a guide for your gold investment strategy.

How Should I Begin Investing in Pre-1933 Gold Coins?

How do you begin investing in pre-1933 gold coins? This Answer breaks down the steps required for beginning to invest in pre-1933 gold coins.

How can I be Sure My 1943 Steel Penny is Real?

This Answer provides some of the steps to take to verify the authenticity of a 1943 steel penny.

Are Goldbacks a Good Investment?

This Answer explores some of the reasons an investor may want to consider adding gold foil notes like Goldbacks to their portfolio.

How do I Find the Value of a Commemorative Coin?

This Answer details some of the steps to take and things to be aware of when finding the value of a commemorative coin.

How do I Find the Value of an Uncut Sheet of Currency Notes?

This Answer details the first steps to take in finding the value of an uncut sheet of U.S. currency.

Are CAC Graded Coins Better than PCGS or NGC Graded Coins?

This Answer provides a brief explanation of the value that CAC authenticated coins can add to your collection.

Who is on the Nickel?

This Answer provides a brief history of the 5-cent coin and describes the artists who sculpted the portrait you will find on a nickel today.

Can I Buy Gold with Bitcoin in a Ledger Hardware Wallet?

This Answer explains the steps to buy gold products from APMEX using Bitcoin in a Ledger hardware wallet.

What does FS Mean in Coins?

This Answer explains what First Strike coins are, how they earn their label, and what differentiates them from Early Release coins.

Why are Shipwreck Coins Valuable?

This Answer explores some of the factors that contribute to the value of shipwreck coins and some of the factors that complicate their recovery.

What are Some of the Most Common Printing Errors in Currency?

Currency printing errors are fascinating but may feel shrouded in mystery due to the printing process. This Answer will explore common U.S. currency errors.

How has Counterfeiting Changed the Face of U.S. Currency?

This Answer covers the multitude of changes to American currency and law as a direct result of counterfeiting from 1652 to the present day.

What Does the Friedberg (Fr#) Number Mean in Currency?

Have you noticed an Fr# followed by a string of numbers on a currency listing? This Answer provides a brief explanation of the Friedberg numbering

Why do so Many World Mints Have a Royal Prefix?

This Answer provides historical context and explanation for the royal prefix found on many mints today.

Why are Grains Used as a Weight in Precious Metals?

This Answer provides a brief history of the grain unit of weight and explains why it is necessary to use this ancient unit in today’s

Is My Liberian $10 JFK Coin Valuable?

Do you know how many Liberian coins honor President JFK and the Kennedy family or how much these coins are worth? This Answer covers Liberian

Who is on the Dime?

This Answer covers the portrait on the dime that has been issued continuously since 1946 and provides a theory about the model used for the

Who is on the 100 Dollar Bill?

This Answer provides a comprehensive list of portraits used on the $100 bill from 1861 to the present day.

What is a Treasury Note?

This Answer explains the background and context for issuing Treasury Notes and the ramifications of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act.

Who was James B. Longacre?

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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