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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.

New Orleans Mint

Wonder How Old U.S. Coins Were Made? See For Yourself At The New Orleans Mint Museum!

New Orleans Mint Facility - See where and how old U.S. coins with the "O" mintmark were made at the New Orleans Mint + A list of U.S. coins made at the New Orleans Mint facility. This French Quarter landmark also has an incredible jazz museum!

Tips For Collecting Silver Proof Sets

There have been 3 different categories of silver proof sets by dates over the years from 1936 to the present. The U.S. Mint still producing silver proof sets. Here's what you need to know...

Should You Buy Silver Bars & Silver Rounds? The Pros & Cons Of Buying These Popular Silver Bullion Products

Silver rounds and silver bars are popular items with many investors -- but are these silver bullion products really the best buy out there? Are they better than buying silver coins? Before you buy silver bars and rounds, you should know about these pros and cons of buying silver rounds and bars. I'll help you determine the best choice when you buy silver products.

There are 4 U.S. Mint locations: Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, and West Point. But only the Philadelphia Mint and Denver Mint strike coins that are used for circulation.

A Guide To West Point Mint Coins – What Coins Does The West Point Mint Make? Are They Rare? How Much Are They Worth?

Since the 1970s, the West Point Mint has struck millions of coins. The West Point Mint currently strikes bullion coins (silver, gold, and platinum) and commemorative coins, In the 1970s and 1980s, the West Point Mint made Lincoln pennies and Washington quarters. The first West Point Mint coins did not have a mintmark. The W West Point Mint Mark first appeared in 1984. Here's more about the many types of West Point coins, including some West Point coins you may have in your pocket right now and their current value!

A Denver Mint coin set with a medal depicting the historic Denver Mint in Colorado.

Fun Facts About The Denver Mint, The “D” Mintmark On Coins, And Rare Denver Coins Worth Money!

See which coins have been made at the Denver Mint since 1906. And how to tell if a coin was made at the Denver Mint (in Colorado) versus the Dahlonega Mint (in Georgia) -- which both use a "D" mintmark. Also, a list of the rarest and most valuable coins from the Denver Mint. And what to expect from a Denver Mint tour.

History Of The San Francisco Mint, The “S” Mintmark On Coins, And Rare S-Mint Coins Worth Money!

See which coins have been made at the San Francisco Mint since 1854, the rarest and most valuable coins from there, and what San Francisco Mint tours are like.

50 Little-Known Facts About The U.S. Penny (From 1787 To The Present)

Little-known facts and amazing trivia about U.S. pennies that, as a collector of coins, you should definitely know! How many of these 50 penny facts did you already know?

Is It Illegal to Melt Pennies For Copper? Everything You Need To Know About Melting Pennies

Melting Pennies 101 - Here are all the reasons people WANT to melt copper pennies + All the reasons you should NOT melt pennies in the United States.

U.S. Mint Philadelphia Tour: An Inside Look At How Coins Are Made

The U.S. Mint Philadelphia is one of 4 U.S. Mint facilities. The Philadelphia Mint offers a self-guided tour of its facility, for a behind-the-scenes look at how coins are made. You can also take a virtual U.S. Mint Philadelphia tour online!

The 2025 penny value could go up if the coin becomes rare and demand for the coin climbs.

2025 Penny Value: Find Out How Much Yours Are Worth + What Makes 2025 Pennies So Special

Here we're exploring the 2025 penny value today vs. the future... especially if 2025 pennies end up being the last one-cent coins struck by the U.S. Mint.

1912 Penny Value: How Much 1912 Wheat Pennies Are Worth + How To Identify Rare 1912 Pennies

Have a 1912 penny? Want to know how much it's worth? Here's a guide to see how much 1912 pennies are worth, 1912 wheat penny errors to look for, and more!

1911 Penny Value: How Much 1911 Wheat Pennies Are Worth + How To Identify Rare 1911 Pennies

Did you find a 1911 penny? Want to know what your 1911 wheat penny is worth? Here's a list of 1911 penny values -- including the 1911-D penny and 1911-S penny -- and why you should definitely hold onto 1911 wheat pennies!

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