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The history of the American dollar is as fascinating as the country itself. Over the years, there have been several unique and intriguing bills minted. Some of them have only had short circulation times, while others have stayed around a little longer. There are also several different bills currently in circulation, some of which may […]
Coin collecting, known as numismatics, is one of the oldest hobbies in the world. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, coin collecting traces its roots to the Roman Empire. Emperor Caesar Augustus reportedly treasured old and foreign coins and regularly gifted them to friends. Over the centuries, coin collecting and coin buying have enjoyed tremendous growth. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) reports […]
Do you have a coin collection you’re thinking about selling? As you begin researching their worth online, you may find conflicting information from different websites. Are your coins worth hundreds of dollars? Thousands? Or not much at all? At that point, you may start to question their value and wonder how to figure out what […]
If you’re looking for a fun hobby, consider coin collecting. People around the world enjoy building their collections with coins that have unique designs or interesting stories connected to them. The hobby can even come with financial incentives because some collections sell for millions of dollars. Fortunately, those who want to experience the personal fulfillment […]
According to Investopedia, the U.S. dollar is the world’s most popular currency. It’s also one of the most counterfeited currencies on the market. Counterfeit money is an ongoing threat neither retailers nor customers can afford to be complacent about. You might believe it’s easy to spot fake money, but counterfeiters have become extremely adept at designing bills. Fortunately, […]
You may want to think twice about your pocket change, as it might be worth a fortune. Interestingly enough, it really just comes down to factors such as historical importance, printing errors, rarity, and age. Most people might overlook these coins since they have small distinctive characteristics that aren’t easily noticeable, like minute alterations in the spacing […]
Silver is a valuable metal that’s found in everything from jewelry and silverware to certain types of coinage. Though coins that are minted for modern circulation no longer contain silver, it is possible to find a silver coin in your change. You may be surprised to find just how many coins do have silver in […]
Founded in 1792, the U.S. Mint manufactures and distributes circulating currency. As the nation’s only manufacturer of legal tender coinage, the Mint also produces uncirculated and commemorative coins, Congressional Gold Medals, and gold and silver bullion coins. In 2019 alone, the Mint produced an average of 1 billion coins per month and is set to […]
You’ve handled $1, $10, and $100 bills, and you probably have at least the first two in your wallet right now. But is there a thousand dollar bill? This rare note has long been discontinued, but it was once legal currency. Find out why in history this bill even exists, what it looks like, and […]
Most Americans walk around with some paper money in their wallets on a regular basis. These bills likely include small pieces of paper currency, ranging from singles to $20s. If you’re a big spender, or if you’ve hit it big at a casino recently, maybe there’s a $50 or $100 in there. But what about […]
