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.
5 Fun Coin Gift Ideas That Any Coin Collector Would Appreciate
Looking for some good gift ideas for the numismatist in your life? See why I recommend the following: a coin magazine subscription, modern commemorative coins, bullion coins, slabbed coins, or a coin gift certificate.
2009 Uncirculated U.S. Coin Set: Why It’s So Unique
The 2009 uncirculated coin set is big! 36 come in the 2009 uncirculated set. But along with a bigger set also comes a bigger price. Here's complete info about the 2009 Uncirculated U.S. Coin Set from the U.S. Mint.
U.S. Olympic Coin Prices & Current Values
Olympic coins honor sports and places and people related to the Olympics. Olympic coins are usually minted in half dollar to 10 dollar pieces.
Tips For Collecting Proof Lincoln Memorial Cents
After 50 years, the Lincoln Memorial penny is no longer being minted. During the 50 years of the Lincoln Memorial cent (1959-2008), the U.S. Mint made millions of proof Lincoln Memorial cents. Here are tips for collecting Proof Lincoln Memorial pennies.
2009 U.S. Mint Coins: Old Favorites And Stunning New Designs
In 2009, the U.S. Mint is issuing a fascinating variety and quantity of coins. Ranging from Lincoln bicentennial pennies to the 24 karat gold double eagle there is something for everyone in the 2009 United State Mint issue.
2009 Proof Sets: Large And Exciting
The proof sets for 2009 are the largest they have ever been. Each set has 18 coins and 4 lenses.
1970s Mint Sets: Little-Known Facts About The Coins And Their Values
The 1970s were a colorful time for U.S. mint sets. The first mint set of the 1970s still included regular-issue silver coins. The last 1970s mint set offered the first of the very unpopular Susan B. Anthony dollars. In between, Bicentennial coins, S-mint coins, and the large Eisenhower dollars all had their day in the in 1970s mint sets.
No Mint Mark Means A Coin Was Made At The Philadelphia Mint, Right? Not Necessarily. Here’s What You Need To Know
Why do some coins have mint marks, and some do not? Here's what you need to know about Philadelphia mint marks and coins with no mintmarks at all.
All Silver Quarter Values (The Most Common, The Most Valuable, And The Rarest!)
Silver quarters what they are, how you can find them, and what they are worth. Do you have some silver quarters you found in your pocket change? If so, check here to see how much they are worth.
Presidential Dollar Proof Sets For Collectors
Proof sets are one of the best ways to purchase crisp examples of U.S. coins. These proof sets, contain coins with burnished, mirror-like surfaces and are a favorite way for coin collectors to purchase high-quality coins straight from the U.S. Mint. The Presidential dollar proof sets are no exception.
What Are Mint Sets? (The History Of U.S. Mint Coin Sets & Special Mint Sets)
You're probably wondering... what is a mint set? Is it anything like a proof set? Here's what you need to know about mint coin sets.
Non-Commemorative Commemorative Coins Like The Lincoln-JFK Penny And The Liberty Bell Penny Explained
Some novelty coins were made to commemorate or celebrate something, however, they were not made by the U.S. mint -- so they are not actually true commemorative coins. Two examples are the Lincoln-JFK penny and the Liberty Bell penny. Here's more info about each, including what they're worth.