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2020 (P) American Silver Eagles: A New Modern Rarity

Monday, 11 May 2020

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An unexpected modern rarity has emerged as a result of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on production of the U.S. Mint's flagship silver bullion coin series, the American Silver Eagle. Most production of American Silver Eagle bullion coins is done at the U.S. Mint's West Point Mint and sometimes at the San Francisco and Philadelphia Mints too...

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Five Ways To Build A Collection Of Half Dollars

Monday, 28 October 2019

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

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Many coin collecting websites share tips on how to build a set of Lincoln cents, 50 State Quarters, or even silver dollars. But what about half dollars? This oft-overlooked denomination offers hobbyists a whole world of exciting collecting challenges. What are some of the ways you can build a great collection of United States half dollars? Bu...

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2017 Enhanced Uncirculated Set Offers Exciting New “S”-Mint Collector Coins

Tuesday, 22 August 2017

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

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Coin collectors are enjoying many surprises from the United States Mint in 2017, as officials honor the Mint's 225th anniversary with a variety of special releases. The first was the 2017-P Lincoln cents, a one-year only modification that places the "P" mintmark of Philadelphia on the one-cent coin for the first time. Later came the first numismati...

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Whatever Happened To The Golden Dollar?

Tuesday, 08 August 2017

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

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Remember the golden dollar? Most adults do… They were released in 2000 with much media hype and a hope that they could spark a new monetary revolution in which everybody would be trading in their raggedy dollar bills for shiny new dollar coins. Yet, the year 2000 came and went, and years later we're still using dollar coins – and most people have s...

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Five Reasons Quarters Make Excellent Starter Coins for New Collectors

Friday, 04 August 2017

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

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People love collecting quarters. These days, it seems just about everybody is checking their change for the newest quarter designs. But what makes quarters so appealing for coin collectors? Here are five reasons people love collecting quarters. #1 – There Are So Many New Designs There are so many awesome designs on quarters these days. Since 1999, ...

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Collecting Proof American Silver Eagles

Monday, 05 June 2017

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

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Many collectors enjoy building sets of American Silver Eagles, a one-ounce bullion coin that has become one of the most popular in the world. The first American Silver Eagle coins were released in 1986 as bullion and proof specimens. While the bullion silver eagles are primarily sold to precious metals investors, the proofs have always been markete...

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1804 Draped Bust Dollar Sells for Nearly $3.3 Million

Friday, 07 April 2017

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

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One of the world famous 1804 Draped Bust silver dollars recently sold at a major auction in the United States for $3,290,000 million. It becomes one of the most expensive coins ever sold and earned the second-highest price ever paid for one of the classic silver dollars known as "The King of American Coins." The coin collection, once owned by real ...

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Can You Still Find Dollar Coins In Circulation?

Tuesday, 21 February 2017

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

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Perhaps you're a coin collector from the days of the 1950s or 1960s, when you could still buy Morgan silver dollars and Peace silver dollars from the bank for face value. Or, maybe you recall the 1970s and early 1980s, when Eisenhower dollars and Susan B. Anthony dollars were circulating widely and could be readily obtained from banks and other pla...

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Can You Spare A Dime? 4 Reasons Collectors Should Consider Roosevelt Dimes

Saturday, 28 January 2017

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

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The Roosevelt dime has been largely overlooked by coin collectors for generations. While the dime widely circulates and is still an essential part of daily commerce, it seems Roosevelt dimes don't receive the attention other coins, such as the Lincoln cent or Washington quarter, get from the hobby community at large. There are many reasons why the ...

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2017 U.S. Gold Coins For Collectors and Investors

Thursday, 19 January 2017

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

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Coin collectors and investors who want 2017 U.S. gold coins are in luck, as there are several great options to choose from. As always, there are the $5, $10, $25, and $50 Gold American Eagle coins, and buyers also have an array of 2017 gold commemorative coins to choose from. Here's a brief rundown on the 2017 gold coins that will be hitting collec...

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Build An Affordable Set of U.S. Silver Coins

Monday, 16 January 2017

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

Coin Profiles

Coin collectors throughout the United States and around the world love American silver coins. There are many reasons such diverse individuals enjoy collecting United States silver coins. From the beauty of the designs to the universal familiarity of classic U.S. silver type coins, there is plenty to love about United States silver coins. Coin coll...

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What’s On The 50 State Quarters? Here’s The Rundown!

Saturday, 07 January 2017

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

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Even nearly 20 years after the first 50 States Quarter was released in 1999, coin collectors still enjoy what became one of the most popular commemorative coin series of all time. The obverse of each 50 States Quarter features a portrait of George Washington, while the reverse design incorporates themes relevant to the given state honored on that q...

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The Story Of IN GOD WE TRUST On United States Coins

Friday, 23 December 2016

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

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United States coins haven't always featured the famous motto IN GOD WE TRUST. Its first appearance on a U.S. coin came in 1864, when IN GOD WE TRUST debuted on the 2-cent piece following public appeal for our nation's money to recognize the Deity. One such plea came in the form of a letter Reverend M.R. Watkinson sent to Treasury Secretary Salmon P...

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The Joys Of Collecting United States Proof Sets

Tuesday, 30 August 2016

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

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I enjoy collecting United States proof sets. Most are quite affordable, and they offer beautiful lustrous, high-detail examples of U.S. coinage. Most coin dealers offer U.S. proof sets, and many can be bought for less than $10 each, which makes buying them one of the easiest, most cost-effective ways to build a nice collection of U.S. coins. Early ...

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What’s Up With the 1970 Washington Quarter Error?

Sunday, 12 June 2016

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

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A strange 1970 Washington quarter error is taking the Internet by storm. Maybe you've heard? There is a coin dealer on eBay selling a 1970-S Proof Washington quarter that had been struck on a 1941 Canadian quarter. The price for this unusual error coin? It's a "Buy it Now" offer going for a cool $35,000. Yep – and get this: there are nearly 300 peo...

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United States Liberty Seated Coins Appeal To Type Collectors

Monday, 23 May 2016

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

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Liberty Seated coins are among the most widely recognized coinage of the mid 1800s, a period when U.S. coin production ramped up and a variety of denominations were in production, including the half dime, dime, 20 cent piece, quarter, half dollar, and dollar. The Liberty Seated design was seen on the reverse of all of those denominations during the...

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Why Pre-1933 United States Gold Coins Ideal for Numismatists and Investors

Sunday, 15 May 2016

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

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Pre-1933 United States gold coins are popular among numismatists and bullion investors alike. These scarce collectible coins offer incredible designs from some of the nation's most notable coin designers and consist of metallic compositions containing a 90 percent gold alloy. With this combination of beautiful designs and substantial bullion conten...

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5 Types Of Old United States Coins I Look For (And Can Find) In Circulation

Friday, 22 April 2016

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

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I love looking for old coins in my pocket change. Yes, some of the old pennies, nickels, and other coins I find in circulation are worth only a little bit of money. Others are virtually worthless above face value. But all of these old coins are fascinating to collect and I love adding them to my collection. A lot of coin collecting guides will tell...

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Why Does The U.S. Mint Continue Making $1 Coins If They Aren’t Being Used?

Tuesday, 05 April 2016

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

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1.1 billion dollar coins sit in United States vaults, awaiting the day – if ever – that they see the light of day in circulation. The United States Mint will make millions more dollar coins in 2016 as it wraps up the Presidential $1 coin program with the Ronald Reagan dollar and also strikes the Native American dollar coins. Yet, why did the nation...

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Bicentennial Coins Turn 40

Thursday, 12 November 2015

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

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It may be hard for some to believe, but Bicentennial coins – the special U.S. quarters, half dollars, and silver dollars made in 1975 and 1976 to honor the nation's 200th birthday – are turning 40 years old. Surely, the mid 1970s seem like a distant past in many ways, having gone the way of disco, leisure suits, and shag carpet. But for more season...