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.
How Much Are Complete Coin Sets Or Completed Coin Folders Worth?
Have a coin set or completed coin folder and want to know how much it's worth? Here's how to tell the value of your completed coin sets and coin folders...
History Of Coins & Coin Collecting: A Look Back At The Hobby Of Collecting Coins & The Importance Of The U.S. Quarter
How long have people been collecting coins? About a long as coins have been made -- around 600 BC to 800 BC. In addition to a brief history of coins and info about the history of coin collecting, see how the 50 State Quarters program sparked a renewed interest in coin collecting in the late 1990s. Collecting the U.S. quarters led many to start collecting coins of other types as well. Here we review the ups and downs of coin collecting through the years, and how it all comes back to the U.S. quarter.
U.S. Coin Facts vs Fiction… A Fun Quiz To Help You Tell The Difference!
How much do you know about U.S. coins and coin history? Jot down your answers and see how well you do. The correct answers to these coin questions are at the bottom... no cheating!
Pennies & Nickels: Their Metals Are Worth More Than Their Face Value!
Are we about to witness the demise of the penny and the nickel? New rules have gone into effect that makes it a crime to melt pennies and nickels and sell them -- despite the fact that the price of the metals inside those coins is worth more than the face value of the coins themselves!