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What is a Farthing? 

This Answer explains the English farthing and describes some of the changes to its design over its centuries of issue.

Is There a Mark Twain Gold Coin? 

This Answer explores Mark Twain gold coins, focusing on the 1981 Mark Twain Gold Commemorative Arts Medal, the reason it was issued, and considers why

Can I Get a Coin Re-Slabbed? 

Have your graded coin slabs ever cracked or broken? This Answer details the steps you need to take to get it re-slabbed.

Was There a Gold Mayflower Coin? 

This Answer explains the issue, design, and collectability of the 2020 gold Mayflower coin.

What are Chopmarks?

This Answer explains the use of chopmarks on coins, exploring why these stamps and chops were necessary and explaining how they were made.

What is the 1973 Bicentennial Commemorative Sterling Medal? 

This Answer covers the 1973 Bicentennial Commemorative Medal and breaks down its design and its issuance amid the build-up to the 1976 Bicentennial of the

Why is the Gold 50 Peso Called a Centenario Coin? 

Have you seen the terms Centenario coin and Gold 50 Peso used interchangeably? This Answer explains the origin of the Centenario, providing its origin and

Was There an 1883 Hawaii Quarter? 

Although it became the 50th state in 1959, have you ever seen an 1883 Hawaii quarter? This Answer explains the context for the issuance of

What is an Extruded Silver Bar?

This Answer explains what an extruded silver bar is, how it is made, and how it differs from other silver bars.

What is a Godless Dollar? 

This Answer explains how one coin earned the nickname “godless dollar” and how both the citizens and Congress of the United States responded.

What is a Privy Mark?

This Answer explains privy marks, how they are used, and provides several notable examples of recent coins with privy marks.

What is a Lucky Angel Coin? 

This Answer explains the issuance and significance of the French gold coin known as the Lucky Angel and provides several examples of the good fortune

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

Has Wisconsin Stopped Taxing Precious Metals? 

This Answer explains recent legislation in Wisconsin, considers the rationale of this legislation, and explores some of the potential impacts of changes to tax law

What is the GSA Hoard? 

This Answer explains what the GSA hoard was, how it was found, and how it impacted the value of certain Morgan silver dollars.

What are Japanese Silver Yen Coins?

This Answer explores the context, design, issuance, and mintage of Japanese silver yen or Dragon Yen.

What was the Baltimore Gold Hoard? 

This Answer covers the Baltimore Gold Hoard, a discovery of buried gold coins found by two teenage boys during the Great Depression.

What is Edge Lettering on Coins? 

If you have seen the term edge lettering and have been curious about what it means, how it began, and what U.S. coins you might

What Are Australian Domed Gold Coins? 

This Answer covers Australian domed gold coins by showing how they shine through .9999 fine gold, limited mintages, and designs tied to history, nature, and

What is the Lincoln-Garfield Medal? 

This Answer covers the 1882 Lincoln-Garfield Medal, explaining its purpose, authorization, issuance, and varieties.

What is Contrarian Investing? 

This Answer briefly covers contrarian investing, describing its approaches and strategies, and some of its advantages and disadvantages.
This Answer explains the English farthing and describes some of the changes to its design over its centuries of issue.
This Answer explores Mark Twain gold coins, focusing on the 1981 Mark Twain Gold Commemorative Arts Medal, the reason it was issued, and considers why
Have your graded coin slabs ever cracked or broken? This Answer details the steps you need to take to get it re-slabbed.
This Answer explains the issue, design, and collectability of the 2020 gold Mayflower coin.
This Answer explains the use of chopmarks on coins, exploring why these stamps and chops were necessary and explaining how they were made.
This Answer covers the 1973 Bicentennial Commemorative Medal and breaks down its design and its issuance amid the build-up to the 1976 Bicentennial of the
Have you seen the terms Centenario coin and Gold 50 Peso used interchangeably? This Answer explains the origin of the Centenario, providing its origin and
Although it became the 50th state in 1959, have you ever seen an 1883 Hawaii quarter? This Answer explains the context for the issuance of
This Answer explains what an extruded silver bar is, how it is made, and how it differs from other silver bars.
This Answer explains how one coin earned the nickname “godless dollar” and how both the citizens and Congress of the United States responded.
This Answer explains privy marks, how they are used, and provides several notable examples of recent coins with privy marks.
This Answer explains the issuance and significance of the French gold coin known as the Lucky Angel and provides several examples of the good fortune
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
This Answer explains recent legislation in Wisconsin, considers the rationale of this legislation, and explores some of the potential impacts of changes to tax law
This Answer explains what the GSA hoard was, how it was found, and how it impacted the value of certain Morgan silver dollars.
This Answer explores the context, design, issuance, and mintage of Japanese silver yen or Dragon Yen.
This Answer covers the Baltimore Gold Hoard, a discovery of buried gold coins found by two teenage boys during the Great Depression.
If you have seen the term edge lettering and have been curious about what it means, how it began, and what U.S. coins you might
This Answer covers Australian domed gold coins by showing how they shine through .9999 fine gold, limited mintages, and designs tied to history, nature, and
This Answer covers the 1882 Lincoln-Garfield Medal, explaining its purpose, authorization, issuance, and varieties.
This Answer briefly covers contrarian investing, describing its approaches and strategies, and some of its advantages and disadvantages.

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