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By Coin Collecting 12 May, 2023
Explore the history, design, and significance of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Silver Medal. Discover how this collectible piece connects us to America's past and offers value to collectors.
By Coinsforsale.com 20 Feb, 2023
Coins are made of different materials, which is why some are magnetic, and others aren't. The most common metal in coins is copper, which is not magnetic. Other metals commonly used in coins, such as aluminum and nickel, are not magnetic.
American Liberty Silver Medal Uniteed States Mint Image
By Coin Collecting 15 Jul, 2022
Check out what's being released from the U.S. Mint next month August 2022, look forward to new medals as well as new circulating quarters and $1 coins.
Sacagawea Dollar Coin United States Mint Image
By Coin Collecting 29 Jun, 2022
The Sacagawea dollar coin is a popular though not commonly valuable coin among coin collectors, though there are a couple of the Sacagawea dollars that are worth quite a bit.
Kennedy Half Dollar
By Coin Collecting 24 Jun, 2022
While there aren’t many Kennedy Half Dollars that are worth massive amounts of money, there are a few that can net you a small chunk of change.
The 4 main types of U.S. Coins
By Coin Collecting 15 Apr, 2022
There are 4 main types of U.S. Coins, and there are two that are not as commonly used. The first 4 are coins that are minted for General Circulation, this means that these coins are minted specifically for the public to use in everyday transactions. The four main types of U.S. Coins are as follows; the Cent (or Penny), the Nickel, the Dime, and the Quarter.
By Coin Collecting 05 Nov, 2021
American Innovation $1 Coin program for 2022 have been released, and the coins are set to be put into circulation throughout 2022. The American Innovation $1 Coins honor and represent invention and innovation across the United States.
2021 American Innovation $1 Coins United States mint Image
By Coin Collecting 26 Oct, 2021
The American Innovation $1 coin program releases four more coin designs this year. Representing New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, and North Carolina are designs honoring innovations and innovators from each of the states.
By Coin Collecting 13 Oct, 2021
The new program is called the American Women Quarters Program and will feature designs honoring the accomplishments and contributions of prominent, ethnically, racially, and geographically diverse American women.
By Coin Collecting 24 Sep, 2021
There are a few types of Sacagawea Dollar coins that can be quite valuable and are worth looking out for. The Sacagawea dollar has since become the Native American Dollar coin. Did you know that 12 Sacagawea dollars flew into space in 1999?
quarter and penny on black background
By Coin Collecting 22 Sep, 2021
From the penny to the quarter, we've broken it down for you. From the year 1792 to present day modern coins, here's what coins are made of.
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