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!
U.S. Coin Facts vs Fiction… A Fun Quiz To Help You Tell The Difference!
How much do you know about U.S. coins and coin history? Jot down your answers and see how well you do. The correct answers to these coin questions are at the bottom... no cheating!
Pennies & Nickels: Their Metals Are Worth More Than Their Face Value!
Are we about to witness the demise of the penny and the nickel? New rules have gone into effect that makes it a crime to melt pennies and nickels and sell them -- despite the fact that the price of the metals inside those coins is worth more than the face value of the coins themselves!