Learn about the history behind various coins, currency, and gold. Why where they created, how where they used, and why were they important.
Depending on how you become interested in coin collecting, and where your interest leads you, you may someday find yourself talking to a coin dealer about U.S. commemoratives. For those
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Can you guess what the very first commemorative coin the U.S. Mint issued was and when? If you guessed the 1892 Columbian half dollar, you would be right. This coin
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During the early years of the Great Depression the U.S. Treasure minted far fewer coins. The economy was in a tailspin. That meant that people were spending less money, coins
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Double eagles are another type of collectible coin rooted in a key period of American history – which makes collecting them interesting for both coin and history aficionados. The History
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We set aside several days and times during the year for honoring family and friends who have died. Memorial Day honors military members who have died, and in October and
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Money has played a pivotal role in the course of history many times. The United States Government faced a financial and existential crisis in 1861 when the country began to
Greenbacks: A Tool to Save the Union Read More »
There are many things that make objects valuable. Origin, usefulness, condition, scarcity, and history all make a difference when considering value. We understand this easily when it comes to other
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The Kennedy half dollar is a very popular collectible coin that has both sentimental value for many Americans as well as numismatic value for coin collectors. Why is this coin
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Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022 after a 70-year reign, marking the end of a long era in British and world history. As the sovereign ruler of the
Long Live the Queen: Coin Values and Historical Significance Read More »
Sponsored by Democratic Senator from Nevada, Key Pittman, the Pittman Act of 1918 “authorized the conversion of not exceeding 350,000,000 standard silver dollars into bullion and its sale, or use for subsidiary
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