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Coin Collecting

Coin Collecting

Collecting coins is one of the world’s oldest hobbies and experiences that continues in popularity today. Learn more about the best ways to start, organize, or sell your collections today.

Washington State Quarter Errors 

Washington State Quarter Errors 

The 2007 Washington state quarter is collected for several notable strike and die-related errors, including off-center strikes, missing clad layers,…
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Nebraska State Quarter Errors 

Nebraska State Quarter Errors 

The 2006 Nebraska state quarter may not have one famous headline error, but it offers several collectible varieties, including off-center…
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Kansas State Quarter Errors 

Kansas State Quarter Errors 

The 2005 Kansas state quarter is a favorite among error collectors thanks to varieties like “In God We Rust,” the…
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Why Are Some Canadian Coins Magnetic? 

Some Canadian coins are magnetic due to their nickel content. Canada, as a significant nickel producer, adopted it in currency to offset rising silver costs.
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Blue Book vs. Red Book – Understanding Their Role in Numismatics 

The Red Book and Blue Book are two of the most trusted guides in numismatics, but they serve different purposes. While the Red Book provides
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A Guide to Loonies and Toonies 

Learn more about the history of Canadian loonies and toonies, how they were designed, and their popularity today.
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What is the Flowing Hair Dollar? 

This Answer explores the history and design of the Flowing Hair dollar and provides context for the 2024 reissue.
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How Should I Begin Collecting Swedish Krona Coins? 

This guide explores gold and silver kronor coins, their precious metal content and historical significance, and provides practical steps to build a collection.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Was There a Gold Mayflower Coin? 

This Answer explains the issue, design, and collectability of the 2020 gold Mayflower coin.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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What are Japanese Silver Yen Coins?

This Answer explores the context, design, issuance, and mintage of Japanese silver yen or Dragon Yen.
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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
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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
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What is the Lincoln-Garfield Medal? 

This Answer covers the 1882 Lincoln-Garfield Medal, explaining its purpose, authorization, issuance, and varieties.
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What is the John Adams Dollar Coin?

This Answer describes the design of the Presidential John Adams Dollar coin, providing a brief history of John Adams, as well as the value of
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What is Pennyweight?

Do you know what a pennyweight is? This Answer explores the pennyweight measure of mass and provides a historical background to its use.
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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.
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What is Pennyweight?

Do you know what a pennyweight is? This Answer explores the pennyweight measure of mass and provides a historical background to its use.
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Since the U.S. Mint’s American Eagle program began in 1986, Gold and Silver Eagles have remained a popular choice among both investors and collectors

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