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Think your coin is worth $124 million? Beware of viral myths and misleading rare coin valuations—get the facts from numismatic experts.
Avoid Misleading Clickbait
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Collectors can enjoy pursuing a variety of fascinating clipped planchet errors, in which chunks of the coins are actually gone.
The Missing Piece: A Beginner’s Guide to Clipped Planchets
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If you’re an American Revolution fan, it may be time to start procuring examples before excitement and prices likely increase in 2026.
American Revolution Currency
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The U.S. Mint released a Boy Scouts commemorative coin in 2010 honor of the centennial of the organization, which was founded in 1910.
The Boy Scouts Centennial
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Despite the wealth of available information, very few hobbyists have heard about the push to create a New York Mint in the mid-1800s.
A New York Mint
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What makes people believe that carrying a lucky coin, a rabbit's foot, or any other amulet will bring them good luck?
Lucky Coins
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Trimes, or 3-cent pieces, are a short-lived but fascinating series that the U.S. Mint struck from 1851 to 1873.
The Rise & Fall of Trimes
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Millions of dollars worth of Confederate money was produced during the Civil War (1861-65), and it's a popular collectible today.
An Introduction to Confederate Currency
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Havana's Royal Economic Society of Friends issued medals of oxidized silver as a mark of distinction for its members.
The Royal Economic Society of Havana Medal
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A seasoned medalist shares her perpective on the benefits of ending production of America's lowest coin denomination.
America’s Penny Problem
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Grab bags are some of the most consistently sold numismatic items on eBay, so the author bought one to see if they hold up to their hype.
eBay Grab Bags: Worth the Hype?
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The needs of a new generation of collectors in the 1900s led to standardized grading practices that help fuel the coin market today.
Why Are Coins Graded?