History

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. 

Gold and the International Monetary Fund 

Gold and the International Monetary Fund 

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a global organization founded in 1944 after the Great Depression that drives financial stability…
History of the Philadelphia Mint

History of the Philadelphia Mint

The Philadelphia Mint’s long and complicated history is vital to the creation of our national currency.
What is the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985? 

What is the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985? 

History of the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985 and how it led to the production of the American Gold…

All History Resources

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

The History Of 90% Silver Coins

Also known as junk Silver, 90% Silver is highly sought after by Silver investors and metal stackers. Learn about the value of buying junk Silver

The History of Large Size U.S. Currency

The history of large size U.S. currency is an important one that can be traced all the way back to the beginning of the nation's

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

History of Gold Prices

Discover the current Gold price is reliant on the long history of Gold's value to society. Then check out the price of Gold today at

History of the Silver American Eagle Design

The history of the American Silver Eagle obverse design is one that should be explored in order to understand its popularity and significance. Adolph A.

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

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

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!

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

Silver Quarters Throughout History

Own one of the many quarters from different parts of history today. Whether you are looking for rare quarters or modern National Parks quarters, you

Historic Precious Metals Price Spikes

Understanding historical price chart movements is ideal when determining your next investment. Here, APMEX will show the historic Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Palladium price spikes

A Brief History of The United States Mint

The United States Mint celebrates their 225th anniversary. Its history is unique, but steeped in the annals of time. Now with branches throughout the country,
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
Also known as junk Silver, 90% Silver is highly sought after by Silver investors and metal stackers. Learn about the value of buying junk Silver
The history of large size U.S. currency is an important one that can be traced all the way back to the beginning of the nation’s
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
There are several coins and currency of the Civil War that are worth taking a look at because they are both historical and valuable.
Discover the current Gold price is reliant on the long history of Gold’s value to society. Then check out the price of Gold today at
The history of the American Silver Eagle obverse design is one that should be explored in order to understand its popularity and significance. Adolph A.
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
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
Learn the importance of knowing the history involved with American coinage and important legislative coin acts that exist today with APMEX!
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
Own one of the many quarters from different parts of history today. Whether you are looking for rare quarters or modern National Parks quarters, you
Understanding historical price chart movements is ideal when determining your next investment. Here, APMEX will show the historic Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Palladium price spikes
The United States Mint celebrates their 225th anniversary. Its history is unique, but steeped in the annals of time. Now with branches throughout the country,

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