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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.

Indiana State Quarter Errors 

Indiana State Quarter Errors 

The 2002 Indiana quarter lays a race car over the state outline, circled by 19 stars for the 19th state.…
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Wisconsin State Quarter Errors 

Wisconsin State Quarter Errors 

The Wisconsin quarter is the most celebrated error issue in the state series, all because of an extra leaf. Certain…
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Virginia State Quarter Errors 

Virginia State Quarter Errors 

The Virginia quarter honors Jamestown with the three ships that carried England's settlers in 1607, and its documented errors all…
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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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How Do I Find the Value of a Double-Sided Quarter? 

This Answer explains why all but a handful of double-sided quarters and other coins are post-mint alterations and describes the value of several authenticated double-sided
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What is a Bickford Dollar? 

This Answer explains the production of Dana Bickford’s pattern dollars, describing their context, issue, and why they were not adopted.
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What Type of Error Causes a Three-Digit Date on Coins?  

This Answer explores some of the potential root causes of coins with a three-digit date and describes the parts of the minting process those would
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What is a Widow’s Mite? 

If you have ever seen the biblical account of the Widow’s Mite, this Answer describes the smallest Judean coin and considers its value in ancient
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What is a Clipped Planchet? 

This Answer covers clipped planchet error coins, describing some of the most common varieties of clipped planchets, as well as what factors lead to their
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What is an Italian Lira? 

This Answer provides a brief history of the Italian lira and explains the precious metal content of lire from 1861 to date.
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When will the 2025 Chinese Silver Pandas Be Released?

This Answer discusses the forthcoming release of 2025 Chinese Silver Pandas and explores some of the noteworthy changes to this series since their introduction.
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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.
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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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What is Bullion?

Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Palladium all come in various forms and sizes to create a variety of options for investors and collectors.  

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What Is an Eagle

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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