Coin Myths & History
Our coin experts debunk popular coin myths, share little-known facts about counterfeit coins, gold coins & silver coins, and reveal other important coin facts that anyone who’s interested in U.S. coins should know! The history of U.S. coins, paper currency, U.S. Mints, mint marks, and more. Whether you’re concerned about buying fake coins or just want to brush up on your facts about U.S. coins… START HERE!
America The Beautiful Quarters: A List Of All The Coins In This Popular Series + Little Known Facts About National Park Quarters
The America the Beautiful Quarters series consists of 56 new quarters that honor one national park or historic monument in each of the 50 states, Washington, D.C., and the 5 U.S. territories. The coins (also called the National Parks and Monuments quarters and National Parks quarters) are being released over 11 years -- from 2010 through 2021. Here's the complete list of quarters, the national site that each one honors, and their release dates.
Why Are Coins Made Of Alloys?
Alloys have been used to make U.S. coins for centuries. Why aren’t coins made of pure metal? When did alloys become the norm for U.S. coins? What’s the difference between alloy vs. clad? And how much are coins made from alloys worth? Find out here!
Why Is E Pluribus Unum On Coins?
Learn the origin of the phrase E Pluribus Unum, what E Pluribus Unum means, why E Pluribus Unum appears on U.S. coins, and the significance of this phrase in America.
When Was The First U.S. Dollar Coin Introduced?
You don't see many dollar coins in circulation today. It's been a LONG time since Americans were using dollar coins on a regular basis -- much less silver dollars! See when the first U.S. dollar coin was made, how it came to be, and a complete list of all U.S. dollar coins ever made.
When Did The U.S. Stop Making Silver Coins?
Everything you want to know about the disappearance of silver coins in America, which silver coins the U.S. Mint is still making, and clever ways to find silver coins on your own today!
How Much Is A Gold Coin Worth? Here’s How To Find The Real Price Of Gold & Current Gold Coin Values
Wondering where to sell gold coins? We can help! Start here to see the current price of gold and determine how much your gold coins are worth.
Why Do People Put Coins On Graves? (And Other Unique Traditions Involving Coins)
Explore ancient and modern-day traditions that involve coins. See all of the ways that coins are believed to bring luck, joy, peace, and security.
Why Are 2007 Pennies Worth More Than 2006 Pennies? (The Answer Might Surprise You!)
What's up with 2006 and 2007 penny values? Why are 2007 pennies worth more than 2006 pennies? Here's the answer! (I bet it will surprise you.)
Coins Mentioned In The Bible From Jesus’ Lifetime
A summary of coins mentioned in the Bible, specifically from Jesus' lifetime. See how much these ancient coins are worth today!
1976 Quarter Value Guide For 1776-1976 Bicentennial Quarters (Including Rare Errors!)
Why did the U.S. Mint make drummer boy quarters? How many were made? Why do they have the 1776-1976 date? What do the letters "JLA" mean? Are there any drummer boy quarter errors worth looking for? What makes these Bicentennial quarters different from regular Washington quarters? Here is everything you want to know about drummer boy quarters!
5 Rookie Mistakes When Buying Gold Coins
Gold Buying Mistakes: See how to avoid the most common mistakes when buying gold coins. A list of the top 5 mistakes newbies often make when buying gold coins to collect... or to build their investment portfolio.
What Does A Coin Shortage In The U.S. Really Mean? What Causes Coin Shortages & Who Do They Affect The Most?
The United States has experienced a shortage of coins many times since the 1790s (the earliest days of the U.S. Mint). See what was behind the 5 most popular coin shortages in the U.S. and what you can do to help end local and national coin shortages.