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. 

What Was the 1864 Coinage Act?  

What Was the 1864 Coinage Act?  

The Coinage Act of 1864 signaled a shift in U.S. policy with new coins, federal control, and the first use…
What Was the Trillion-Dollar Coin Proposal? 

What Was the Trillion-Dollar Coin Proposal? 

The trillion-dollar coin proposal could offer a unique way for the U.S. to pay bills without raising the debt ceiling.…
The History of U.S. Coins

The History of U.S. Coins

This article explores the history of U.S. coins from their beginnings to today's currency. From designs to denominations, U.S. coins…

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The Impact of COVID on Coin Circulation

The United States is facing an unusual coin shortage. This isn't necessarily due to a supply problem, but a problem of circulation.
The United States is facing an unusual coin shortage. This isn’t necessarily due to a supply problem, but a problem of circulation.

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