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!
35+ Incredible Facts About Pennies – By The Numbers!
Facts About Pennies - A collection of cool facts about U.S. pennies - including mintage numbers, coin values, coin trivia, and more. These numbers will blow you away!
Charlotte Mint: See What It’s Like To Tour This Old U.S. Mint Facility (Now Called The Mint Museum Randolph)
Charlotte U.S. Mint Facility - See photos from my visit to the Charlotte Mint Museum Randolph in North Carolina + Reasons you'll want to visit this historic landmark real soon!
The Joys & Challenges Of Collecting American Silver Eagle Coins: 3 Pros And 3 Cons
American Silver Eagle dollar coins aren't just for silver stackers -- they're exciting coins for numismatists, too. Here's why silver eagles are fun coins to collect.
Should You Buy Silver Bars & Silver Rounds? The Pros & Cons Of Buying These Popular Silver Bullion Products
Silver rounds and silver bars are popular items with many investors -- but are these silver bullion products really the best buy out there? Are they better than buying silver coins? Before you buy silver bars and rounds, you should know about these pros and cons of buying silver rounds and bars. I'll help you determine the best choice when you buy silver products.
A Guide To West Point Mint Coins – What Coins Does The West Point Mint Make? Are They Rare? How Much Are They Worth?
Since the 1970s, the West Point Mint has struck millions of coins. The West Point Mint currently strikes bullion coins (silver, gold, and platinum) and commemorative coins, In the 1970s and 1980s, the West Point Mint made Lincoln pennies and Washington quarters. The first West Point Mint coins did not have a mintmark. The W West Point Mint Mark first appeared in 1984. Here's more about the many types of West Point coins, including some West Point coins you may have in your pocket right now and their current value!
Fun Facts About The Denver Mint, The “D” Mintmark On Coins, And Rare Denver Coins Worth Money!
See which coins have been made at the Denver Mint since 1906. And how to tell if a coin was made at the Denver Mint (in Colorado) versus the Dahlonega Mint (in Georgia) -- which both use a "D" mintmark. Also, a list of the rarest and most valuable coins from the Denver Mint. And what to expect from a Denver Mint tour.
History Of The San Francisco Mint, The “S” Mintmark On Coins, And Rare S-Mint Coins Worth Money!
See which coins have been made at the San Francisco Mint since 1854, the rarest and most valuable coins from there, and what San Francisco Mint tours are like.
50 Little-Known Facts About The U.S. Penny (From 1787 To The Present)
Little-known facts and amazing trivia about U.S. pennies that, as a collector of coins, you should definitely know! How many of these 50 penny facts did you already know?
Is It Illegal to Melt Pennies For Copper? Everything You Need To Know About Melting Pennies
Melting Pennies 101 - Here are all the reasons people WANT to melt copper pennies + All the reasons you should NOT melt pennies in the United States.
The Controversy Behind The No-CENTS 1883 V Nickel (Like Other Racketeer Coins, The 1883 Nickel Has An Interesting Story… Or Two!)
Some little-known facts about the no-cents Liberty V nickel. This 1883 nickel has quite a story to tell! See why it's often called the Racketeer nickel, and one possible explanation for how the phrase 'joshing you' came to be!
Are Trump Coins Worth Buying?
Do experienced coin collectors recommend buying Trump commemorative coins? Find out here. Everything you want to know about these political and cultural collectibles!
Here’s Why They’re Getting Rid Of The Penny & What It Means For Coin Collectors
So... America is getting rid of the penny. What happens if no more pennies are made? Will pennies become rare? What will pennies be worth? Here's a US coin expert's take!