Tagged: Proof Sets
Explore U.S. proof sets from 1936 to present! Check current values, identify rare mint errors, track silver vs. clad issues, and learn which dates are worth big money!
50 State Quarters: Fun Ways To Collect A Complete Set!
The U.S. Mint's state quarter program began in 1999 and continued through 2008. In all, 50 statehood quarters were made -- one for each state in the United States. They were released into circulation in the order that the statehoods came into existence. Here's the official list of all 50 state quarters and their release dates. Plus, everything you need to know about collecting the 50 state quarters, and fun ways to save state quarters that you probably haven't thought of!
The 3 Different Types Of Coin Strikes …And How To Tell Them Apart
Coin Strike Types - There are 3 different kinds of coin strikes produced at the United States Mint. See what they are and when they are used.
Top 10 Coin Words You Need To Know Before You Buy, Sell, Or Acquire U.S. Coins
Find out the top 10 coin terms you need to know in order to succeed in coin collecting.
Coin Grading Abbreviations: Your Quick Reference Guide To U.S. Coin Grades
Newbie coin collectors are often overwhelmed by the words and phrases they come across in their new hobby. These U.S. coin grade letters, numbers, and abbreviations are the most common ones you need to know when grading coins at home yourself.
5 Tips For Handling An Estate Collection Of Coins (Which Coins To Keep & Which Ones To Sell)
Here’s what to do if you’ve come across an estate coin collection, have no experience with coins, and you want to know how to look through a large coin collection… and possibly sell them.
The Ultimate Guide To Bicentennial Coin Values & Errors (1776-1976)
Hundreds of millions of Bicentennial coins were struck during 1975 and 1976 -- both in the regular copper-nickel clads for circulation and in a 40% silver clad composition for collectors. The silver Bicentennial coins were sold in mint sets and proof sets. These mint sets and proof sets were first sold in 1975 and remained mint offerings into the mid-1980s. The U.S. Mint wound up melting millions of unsold silver Bicentennial coins.
There’s A 1975 Roosevelt Dime Worth $500,000! (How To Tell If You Have The Rare 1975 No S Dime)
Do you have any old dimes? Do you happen to have a 1975 Roosevelt dime without a mintmark? (So there's no tiny "S" or tiny "P" on your 1975 dime?) See what makes this rare dime valuable and how you can find similar rare dimes.
2009 Lincoln Presidency Penny: Value + Facts About The 4th Lincoln Bicentennial Penny Honoring His Presidency
The 2009 Presidency penny memorializes Abraham Lincoln as the nation's 16th president. This 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial penny can be found in your everyday pocket change -- and some are worth hundreds of dollars!
2009 Lincoln Professional Life Penny: Value + Facts About The 3rd Lincoln Bicentennial Penny Honoring His Professional Career
The U.S. Mint produced the 2009 Lincoln penny with 4 new designs on the reverse side of the coin. These Bicentennial Lincoln pennies honor the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. Here is the history and facts about the third one released -- 2009 Lincoln professional years penny.
2009 Lincoln Log Cabin Penny: Value + Facts About The 1st Lincoln Bicentennial Penny Honoring His Early Childhood
The U.S. Mint produced the 2009 Lincoln penny with 4 new designs on the reverse side of the coin. These Bicentennial Lincoln pennies honor the 200th anniversary of Lincoln's birth. See history and facts about the first one released -- the 2009 Lincoln log cabin penny, honoring Lincoln's birth and early childhood in Kentucky from the years 1809 to 1816.
2009 Lincoln Formative Years Penny: Value + Facts About The 2nd Lincoln Bicentennial Penny Honoring His Growing Years
The 2009 Lincoln bicentennial pennies were released into circulation and became popular collectibles. Here’s everything you want to know about the 2nd in the series -- the 2009 Lincoln Formative Years penny. Plus current values!
Lincoln Chronicles Proof Set: A Total Dream for Penny Nerds!
The Lincoln Chronicles proof set will be released on October 15th. This will be a BIG deal. Since there are truly limited quantities of these coins, there is lots of hype surrounding the release of the Lincoln Chronicles Proof Set.