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The history of coins and currency dates back over 5,000 years to the first known use exchanged currency for bartered good and services. As you are building your collection, learn the stories of some of the most famous coins in the world. 

Why Are Some Quarters Painted Red? 

Why Are Some Quarters Painted Red? 

In the 1950s and 1960s, business owners painted some quarters red to use as house coins or test coins in…
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What Was the Bretton Woods Agreement?

What Was the Bretton Woods Agreement?

The Bretton Woods Agreement Act created an international monetary system, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Bank.
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A List & History of the American Women’s Quarter Series 

A List & History of the American Women’s Quarter Series 

The American Women’s Quarters program is a series of quarters released between 2022 and 2025 that feature American women who…
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The History of 40 Percent Silver Coins

Also known as junk Silver, 40% Silver is highly sought after by Silver investors and metal stackers. Learn about the value of buying junk Silver
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The Greatest Silver Dollar Hoard in History

There was a rather large silver dollar hoard in history that not many people talk about. It consisted of over 200,000 bags that contained 1000
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The Gold Standard Throughout U.S. History

Define Gold standard, discover the Gold standard’s pros and cons in U.S. History. APMEX carries historical Gold coins and bullion at competitive prices. Whether you
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The Demand for Silver Throughout History

The demand for Silver today is higher than ever because it is a crucial component of mobile phones and widely manufactured electronics.
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Gold Demand Throughout History

While the Gold Rush was a period of significant demand, modern technology has created a level of need for Gold that is higher than ever
Read More

The $10000 Gold Certificate

The history of the $10,000 Gold Certificate is wrought in infamy. It is an interesting and satisfying account for any collector of numismatics and history
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The Role of Coins in History

Learn how ancient coins shaped the world's payment system, from ancient Gold coins and ancient Roman coins to ancient Greek coins. Buy your own Gold
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The Story of Pre-1933 Gold Double Eagle Coins

The 1933 Double Eagles hold their place in history because they were the last Gold coin struck before the infamous Gold coin recall of 1933.
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Where are Coins Minted in the U.S.?

The U.S. Mint represents the most traditional of American values and takes pride in their coins and their ability to hold value and connect generations
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The History of Small Size U.S. Currency

Small size currency is an important and beneficial numismatic item because it has historical roots. This rare currency can be bought at competitive prices through
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The Native American Mint: Native American Coins 

Native American coins are the perfect representation of an important people in current events and history. Tribes throughout the country have given authorization for the
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History of Modern Bullion Investments

Modern bullion investments can be tricky especially if you don't know what you want to buy or know where to start looking. There are many
Read More

A History of U.S. Mint Production Technology

Producing Gold coins and Silver coins, among other Precious Metals products, has been the responsibility of the U.S. Mint as long as it has been
Read More

Ancient Coins and Their History

Some of the oldest coins in the world offer more than just historical value. Take a look at some of the oldest coins that still
Read More

Coins and Currency of the American Civil War

There are several coins and currency of the Civil War that are worth taking a look at because they are both historical and valuable.
Read More

History of Gold Prices

The history of gold prices reveals its evolution from ancient currency to a modern financial safe haven. Discover key milestones, economic drivers, and why gold
Read More

History of the American Silver Eagle Design

Discover the history of the American Silver Eagle design, from Weinman’s iconic Walking Liberty to modern updates, featuring key designers, legislation, and artistry.
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How President Roosevelt Changed U.S. Gold Coins

Roosevelt, unlike McKinley, sought to leave his imprint on America and had a long list of priorities. One of those priorities was to change America’s
Read More

How Were Ancient Coins Produced?

Coins as currency have been issued around the globe since 6th century B.C. It is up for debate as to which civilization was the first
Read More

Important U.S. Legislative Coin Acts

Learn the importance of knowing the history involved with American coinage and important legislative coin acts that exist today with APMEX!
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Precious Metals of the Bible

Silver and Gold represent an important part of biblical history. There are Silver Bible coins and biblical coins at APMEX that commemorate important parts of
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The History of 40 Percent Silver Coins

Also known as junk Silver, 40% Silver is highly sought after by Silver investors and metal stackers. Learn about the value of buying junk Silver
Read More

The Greatest Silver Dollar Hoard in History

There was a rather large silver dollar hoard in history that not many people talk about. It consisted of over 200,000 bags that contained 1000
Read More

The Gold Standard Throughout U.S. History

Define Gold standard, discover the Gold standard’s pros and cons in U.S. History. APMEX carries historical Gold coins and bullion at competitive prices. Whether you
Read More

The Demand for Silver Throughout History

The demand for Silver today is higher than ever because it is a crucial component of mobile phones and widely manufactured electronics.
Read More

Gold Demand Throughout History

While the Gold Rush was a period of significant demand, modern technology has created a level of need for Gold that is higher than ever
Read More

The $10000 Gold Certificate

The history of the $10,000 Gold Certificate is wrought in infamy. It is an interesting and satisfying account for any collector of numismatics and history
Read More

The Role of Coins in History

Learn how ancient coins shaped the world’s payment system, from ancient Gold coins and ancient Roman coins to ancient Greek coins. Buy your own Gold
Read More

The Story of Pre-1933 Gold Double Eagle Coins

The 1933 Double Eagles hold their place in history because they were the last Gold coin struck before the infamous Gold coin recall of 1933.
Read More

Where are Coins Minted in the U.S.?

The U.S. Mint represents the most traditional of American values and takes pride in their coins and their ability to hold value and connect generations
Read More

The History of Small Size U.S. Currency

Small size currency is an important and beneficial numismatic item because it has historical roots. This rare currency can be bought at competitive prices through
Read More

The Native American Mint: Native American Coins 

Native American coins are the perfect representation of an important people in current events and history. Tribes throughout the country have given authorization for the
Read More

History of Modern Bullion Investments

Modern bullion investments can be tricky especially if you don’t know what you want to buy or know where to start looking. There are many
Read More

A History of U.S. Mint Production Technology

Producing Gold coins and Silver coins, among other Precious Metals products, has been the responsibility of the U.S. Mint as long as it has been
Read More

Ancient Coins and Their History

Some of the oldest coins in the world offer more than just historical value. Take a look at some of the oldest coins that still
Read More

Coins and Currency of the American Civil War

There are several coins and currency of the Civil War that are worth taking a look at because they are both historical and valuable.
Read More

History of Gold Prices

The history of gold prices reveals its evolution from ancient currency to a modern financial safe haven. Discover key milestones, economic drivers, and why gold
Read More

History of the American Silver Eagle Design

Discover the history of the American Silver Eagle design, from Weinman’s iconic Walking Liberty to modern updates, featuring key designers, legislation, and artistry.
Read More

How President Roosevelt Changed U.S. Gold Coins

Roosevelt, unlike McKinley, sought to leave his imprint on America and had a long list of priorities. One of those priorities was to change America’s
Read More

How Were Ancient Coins Produced?

Coins as currency have been issued around the globe since 6th century B.C. It is up for debate as to which civilization was the first
Read More

Important U.S. Legislative Coin Acts

Learn the importance of knowing the history involved with American coinage and important legislative coin acts that exist today with APMEX!
Read More

Precious Metals of the Bible

Silver and Gold represent an important part of biblical history. There are Silver Bible coins and biblical coins at APMEX that commemorate important parts of
Read More

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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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