Tagged: Commemorative Coins (circulating)
CIRCULATING commemorative coins are legal tender coins struck at face value in standard base metals and issued into everyday commerce (and sold in collector sets) to honor historical milestones, people, and places.
American Samoa Quarter Value + Little-Known Facts About The American Samoa U.S. Territory Quarter And American Samoa Quarter Errors
Have you found an American Samoa quarter in your pocket change yet? 'D' (Denver-minted) coins were released into circulation in the western half of the nation while 'P' (Philadelphia-minted) quarters were released for circulation in the eastern half of the U.S. in 2009.
Guam Quarter Value + Little-Known Facts About The Guam U.S. Territory Quarter And Guam Quarter Errors
The Guam quarter honors the North Pacific Ocean island which became a U.S. territory in 1950. Here are some little-known facts and values for the Guam quarter.
Washington DC Quarter Value + Little-Known Facts About The Washington DC Territory Quarter And Washington DC Quarter Errors
The District of Columbia quarter, released in January 2009, is easy to collect from circulating coins.
Puerto Rico Quarter Value: How Much The Puerto Rico U.S. Territory Quarter Is Worth + Rare Errors
The Puerto Rico quarter is the 2nd quarter issued in the Washington D.C. and Territories coins. It was released on March 30, 2009. Puerto Rico quarters sell for between 50 cents and $1 from most coin dealers. The quarters are also available at face value from banks.
Illinois Quarter Value + Little-Known Facts About The Illinois State Quarter And Illinois Quarter Errors
See what Illinois state quarters are worth today, plus a little about colorized quarters and coins with President Obama's likeness on them.
New York Quarter Value + Little-Known Facts About The New York State Quarter And New York Quarter Errors
While the New York quarter is a beautiful coin, uncirculated quarters bring less than a dollar. Proof versions of New York quarters run the gamut between $10 to $25 depending on the metal in the coin.
U.S. Territory Quarters: See The Value Of 2009 DC & US Territories Quarters
Although the 50 state quarters program ended in 2008, the United States was not done honoring the geographical regions of our nation. In 2009, the U.S. Mint issued 6 more commemorative quarters as part of the DC and U.S. Territories quarters program. See what each of the Territory quarters looks like, and the current value of each U.S. Territory quarter.
2009 William Henry Harrison Dollar Coin Value + Fun Facts About The 9th Presidential Dollar Coin In The Series
One of the changes to the William Henry Harrison Presidential dollar coin is the fact that the motto 'In God We Trust' -- which had been placed on the edge of the coin -- was moved to the front of the coin, below the president's portrait. See other little-known facts and how much William Henry Harrison dollar coins are worth.
U.S. Sports Coins Commemorate Athletes & Sporting Events
Many U.S. coins feature or honor sports themes and athletes. From baseball to the Olympics, sports themes have been featured on many United States coins. Following are some of the most popular sports coins.
Native American Dollar Coin Values: Are Your Sacagawea Dollars Rare?
The U.S. Mint releases the first Native American dollar coin in the series on January 2, 2009. The Native American dollar coin is a regularly circulating dollar coin that is drawing some attention among commemorative coin collectors.
2008 Martin Van Buren Dollar Coin Value + Fun Facts About The 8th Presidential Dollar Coin In The Series
The Martin Van Buren dollar coin was the last in the Presidential Dollar series with the phrase "In God We Trust" located on the edge. In 2009, "In God We Trust" was moved to the obverse (front, or heads side) of the coin. Here are other little known facts and how much Van Buren dollars are worth.
Hawaii Quarter Value + Little-Known Facts About The Hawaii State Quarter And Hawaii Quarter Errors
See how much Hawaii state quarters are worth, plus other fun facts about the last quarter to be produced in the 50 State Quarters program.