Tagged: U.S. Mint
Explore the most famous U.S. Mint blunders and mishaps in history! True stories of unauthorized strikes, production mishaps, and legendary rare mint errors worth big money.
The 7 Coin Collecting Merit Badge Requirements For Scouting America
Trying to earn a coin collecting merit badge? Here are all the coin collecting merit badge requirements Boy Scouts must meet to earn a coin collecting merit badge!
How New Coins Are Designed (Hint: You Can Design A Coin By Participating In Coin Design Contests!)
Find out cool info on how coins are designed, how you can enter a coin design contest, and where to go if you want to become a coin designer!
Is The 1933 Quarter Rare? (Here’s Why You Can’t Find Any 1933 U.S. Quarters!)
Believe it or not, there are NO 1933 Washington quarters in existence today - here's why! See a list of U.S. quarters you'll never find + Find out how the 1930s Depression affected the production of U.S. coins.
How The Great Depression Affected U.S. Coinage From The 1930s Onward
The Great Depression transformed US coinage by slowing everyday commerce, triggering coin production cutbacks, and permanently altering our monetary system. See which U.S. coins were affected the most.
Fun Ways To Collect Commemorative Coins (Circulating & Non-Circulating Ones!)
Since 1892, the US Mint has made circulating AND non-circulating commemorative coins to honor people, places, landmarks, events in U.S. history. Here are some fun ways to collect commemorative coins!
U.S. Large Cents: See The Value Of Large Cent Coins From 1793 To 1857
In 1793, among the very first coins the United States Mint ever struck was a one-cent coin. But the 'pennies' of yesterday were not like the pennies of today. Large cent coins are quite valuable.
Top 10 Rare U.S. Coins Worth More Than $1 Million Each!
10 Of The Rarest & Most Valuable U.S. Coins - See the rarest and most valuable coins ever made, how much they're worth, and your chances of finding one!
The Rarest Coin In The World: The 1933 Gold Double Eagle
The most rare AND most valuable coin in all of U.S. history is the 1933 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle - a $20 gold coin that shouldn't even be in existence!
How Coins Are Made (Early vs. Modern U.S. Mint Facilities)
See how coins are made - now vs. then. And how paper money is made today. Learn how early U.S. Mints compared to modern U.S. Mint facilities.
2017 Penny Values (Find Out Why 2017-P Pennies Are So Special!)
Curious about 2017 penny values? Do you know why some 2017 pennies have an unusual "P" mintmark from the Philadelphia Mint? Here's the reason why... AND how much your 2017 pennies are worth today.
8 Cool Facts About The U.S. Mint You Probably Didn’t Know
Think you know the United States Mint? Much has happened there since opening in 1792. These 8 cool, quirky facts about the U.S. Mint will blow your mind.
How Money Gets Into Circulation: The US Currency Process Explained
Wondering how money is made and how American currency goes from being printed by the government to winding up at your local bank, in stores, and in your pocket? Here's a fun, easy-to-understand article showing how money gets distributed into commerce, how you can track where your dollar bills have been, and how long money in circulation lasts.