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!
6 Fun Facts About Sixpence Coins
There is much lore surrounding the sixpence coin. Here are just 6 incredibly fun facts about sixpence coins.
Small Cents vs. Large Cents: History Of The Most Popular U.S. Penny (The Small Cent) + Rare Dates
The small cent penny was first minted in 1856 and includes a number of designs and rare dates that'll make any coin collector eager to collect this dynamic denomination. The first small cent US penny was the Flying Eagle cent (1856-1858), then came the Indian Head cent (1859-1909), and finally the Lincoln cent (1909-present). Yes, our current U.S. penny is a small cent coin. They're called small cents because Large Cent pennies with a larger diameter came before them (1793-1857).
Find Out Who Once Had The Only Complete Collection Of United States Coins!
Did you know that a complete collection of United States coin was once made? Find out who did it and what it took to collect every regular-issue U.S. coin ever made!
5 Hidden Secrets On United States Coins & Paper Currency
5 U.S. Money Secrets - symbols on US paper currency, what the olive branch and arrows mean, what E Pluribus Unum means, 6 things that must appear on every U.S. coin, and how to tell which US Mint facility made a coin.
The Biggest Gold & Silver Boom Time (And Bust) In U.S. Coin History
We are amid the 30th anniversary of a boom time in coin history -- the rise and fall of the coin market of 1979 to 1981.
5 Of The Biggest Coin Mistakes The U.S. Mint Has Made
Check out 5 of the biggest coin mistakes -- coins that failed to catch on with the public -- that the United States has made.
The New High-Tech $100 Bill With State-of-the-Art Security Upgrades
The new $100 bill due out in 2011 will have more than just a few design changes. The new bill will have a ton of new security features that will make this one of the most technologically advanced pieces of money ever printed.
5 Fun Facts About 1943 Steel Pennies
1943 steel pennies are among the most popular Lincoln cents perhaps, in part, because they look so different than the traditional copper Lincoln cents we're used to seeing. Check out some fun facts about 1943 steel pennies as well as the value of your 1943 steel pennies.
Our New Penny: Little-Known Facts, Current Values, And Controversy About The Lincoln Shield Penny (2010-Present)
In 2010, the Lincoln cent coin was redesigned, honoring President Lincoln with the union shield on its reverse (tails side). Lincoln’s portrait remains on the obverse (heads side) of the penny -- it looks just as it has since it was first placed on the U.S. penny in 1909. This new penny design for 2010 and beyond is not without its controversy. See how the Lincoln cent has changed through the years.
How To Detect Fake Godless Dollars (Presidential $1 Coins)
Have you ever heard of a Godless dollar. It is a United States Mint error which left the motto IN GOD WE TRUST off the dollar coin. The problem is that some people are grinding the motto off regular coins and passing them off as real -- and it may be at YOUR expense!
Elongated Coins – Are They Legal?
Elongated coins are also sometimes called pressed pennies, squished pennies, and squashed pennies. Elongated coin collecting falls into a category of the hobby called exonumia.
Coin Buyers Beware! Deceptive Coin Advertising Words & Phrases To Watch Out For
It is not uncommon to find a misrepresentations in coin advertising. some coin ads attempt to lure unsuspecting buyers into purchasing coins 'rare coins' which are actually quite common. And some coins are worth far less than the ad wants you to believe. Here's what to watch for in terms of deceptive coin advertising.