By far the most popular collectibles in the hobby, American coins have endless stories to tell.
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The 2025 Native American dollar will honor Native Hawaiian scholar, author, composer, and dancer Mary Kawena Pukui (1895-1986).
Island Scholar
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A fascinating 19th-century Vietnamese error coin conjured up memories of one of the author's dearly departed friends.
Flipover Double Strike
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The Monroe Doctrine half dollar is among the most affordable classic commemoratives. Examples in low Mint State can be found for under $100.
1923-S Monroe Doctrine Half Dollar
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“Treasures In Your Pocket” aims to provide information on the exciting topic of finding rare or valuable pieces of money among your change.
Pocket Change Treasures
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David W. Lange examines the benefits of encapsulating and grading coins, as well as his process for building Whitman coin boards.
Just for Fun
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Get some coins and notes that go beyond the same old, same old. This countdown includes many affordable options and some higher-priced pieces.
10 Budget-Friendly Collectibles
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The United States Mint has used coin redesigns to improve functionality and appearance, like updating the Liberty portrait and Eagle motif.
Coin Makeovers
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The Oregon Trail half dollar, struck from 1926 to 1939, boasts a celebrated design. Over 200,000 were sold, and most survivors are mint state.
1928 Oregon Trail Half Dollar
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To find a variety mint error is exceptionally rare. When the variety is the “King of Doubled Dies,” that premium skyrockets.
1955 Doubled-Die Obverse Cent
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The author traces the origins of the "beau dollar," a coin-collecting term that originated in the Jim Crow-era South.
The “Beau Dollar” Mystery
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The Wheat cent has icon status in the coin-collecting community, and its value extends far beyond its face value.
The Power of the Wheat Cent