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!
Get Rid Of The Penny? Here’s Why It’s Time To Eliminate The One-Cent Coin In The United States
Is it time to get rid of the penny and the one-cent denomination in the U.S.? Yes! See how getting rid of the penny in the United States will save taxpayers money AND help coin collecting become an even more popular hobby.
Enormous 5-Ounce Silver America The Beautiful Bullion Coins Are Replicas Of The ATB Quarters That Debuted In 2010
Silver America the Beautiful bullion coins are 3 inches wide and made from 5 ounces of .999 fine silver! National Park Silver Bullion coins are being offered along with the National Park quarters program. In fact, the silver bullion coins have the exact same designs as the America The Beautiful national park quarters. Here are little-known facts about the silver ATB coins...
10 Facts About Pennies… (Trust Me, This Is Worth Every Penny!)
Penny Facts: 10 little-known facts about pennies in circulation in the United States -- from old rare pennies to the modern Lincoln penny.
The Amazing And Colorful History Of The U.S. Penny + The History Of Pennies As Currency In The World
The U.S. one cent coin has a colorful history. Come look at the U.S. penny and its roots, which can be traced back over 1,000 years. See why we call it a penny!
Reasons NOT To Buy Silver (…According To Someone Who Buys Silver On Occasion)
I buy silver (and gold) sometimes. Are you aware of the downsides of buying silver? I can think of 6 good reasons not to buy silver. They're listed here.
What Are Henning Nickels? What Years Were They Made? How Much Are They Worth?
Henning nickels are collectible counterfeit nickels! Here's a list of all Henning nickel dates, how to identify a Henning nickel, and how much these fake nickels are worth today.
Find A Red Painted Quarter? Here’s How Much It’s Worth
Find a red quarter? Wondering why it's been painted red and how much it's worth? Here's the answer to the decades-long red painted quarter mystery -- and how much red quarters are worth today!
When Will Gold Prices Go Down? Or Go Up? …A Longtime Coin Collector’s Perspective
Trying to figure out if you will make money buying gold? Is now the time to buy gold coins? I buy & sell gold coins on occasion, and I have 6 important lessons to share with you!
The Secret Behind The “X” On Kennedy’s Neck On U.S. Half Dollars
Does the "X" on Kennedy's neck on U.S. half dollars refer to something about his assassination? Or, does it refer to a communist conspiracy? Here's the secret behind the "X" on Kennedy's neck.
How Much Nickel Is In A Nickel? Is There Silver In Silver Coins?
There is no silver in circulating U.S. silver coins. And between 1942 and 1945 there was no nickel in U.S. circulated nickels.
Why Doesn’t Washington Face “IN GOD WE TRUST” On New Quarters?
Why is Washington facing away from "In God We Trust" on U.S. quarters? Here's the reason for all the controversy, plus some "IN GOD WE TRUST" on U.S. coins history.
Are Old Pennies Worth More? (See How U.S. Penny Values Differ For Pre-1934 Pennies vs. Post-1934 Pennies)
Pennies dated before 1934 are generally worth more than those dated 1934 and after. Here's why, and what to look for if you have an old penny.