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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.

Minnesota State Quarter Errors 

Minnesota State Quarter Errors 

The 2005 Minnesota quarter shows anglers on a lake with a common loon drifting past a forested shore. Its signature…
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Kentucky State Quarter Errors 

Kentucky State Quarter Errors 

The 2001 Kentucky quarter pairs a racehorse behind a fence with the Federal Hill mansion. A few were struck on…
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South Carolina State Quarter Errors 

South Carolina State Quarter Errors 

The South Carolina quarter has several documented mint-made errors, and certified examples draw steady collector interest. Some coins were struck…
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What is the 1872 Amazonian Pattern Dollar? 

This Answer covers the Amazonian pattern dollar, providing context for the issuance of pattern coins in the 1870s and describes the design of the pattern.
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What is a Kiribati Gold Christmas Proof? 

This Answer covers the Kiribati Gold Christmas Proof, explains how the bullion series got its name and why Kirimati is pronounced Christmas.
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What are Fivaz-Stanton Numbers? 

Have you ever noticed the letters FS on a coin slab, followed by three numbers? This Answer covers Fivaz-Stanton numbers.
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What was the Flying Eagle Penny? 

This Answer provides context and history for the design and release of the Flying Eagle penny, reasons for design changes and its short issuance.
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What are Continental Banknotes? 

This Answer covers Continental banknotes and provides some context for their issuance and factors that impacted their value.
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What Bird is on the Reverse of my Canadian Coin? 

This Answer covers some of the popular Canadian coins that feature birds on the reverse.
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What are Judd Numbers on Coins? 

This Answer covers Judd numbers and explains what they are and how the Judd numbering system developed.
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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
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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.
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What is the McKinley Memorial Dollar? 

This Answer covers the McKinley Memorial dollar, explaining the context of its issue, its purpose, and its design.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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What is the Erie Canal Medal?  

This Answer describes the Erie Canal Completion Medallion and provides context for one of the most significant engineering feats of the 19th century.
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What are North African Notes? 

This Answer covers North African Notes issued in World War II, their Friedberg numbers, and how they are different from the Hawaii Notes issued several
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What is a Mule Note? 

This Answer covers mule notes and explains what they are, how they are produced, and how to identify a mule note in your currency collection.
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What is a Mule Coin? 

This Answer explains what mule error coins are, how they were created, and how much some have sold for at auction.
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What are Disney Dollars? 

This Answer explains what Disney Dollars are and provides a full list of obverse and reverse designs on Disney Dollars by year.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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What is a Mule Note? 

This Answer covers mule notes and explains what they are, how they are produced, and how to identify a mule note in your currency collection.
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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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