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The 4 Must-Have Lincoln Cent Varieties

1909 Lincoln Head Cent Ever since the first Lincoln Head Cent was issued in 1909 on the centennial of President Abraham Lincoln’s birth, this smallest of U.S. modern denominations has been popular with collectors.

5 Regal Raptors Worthy of Collecting

Ever since ancient civilizations switched from bartering to buying with coins, eagles have appeared as design motifs. Found in habitats around the globe, these powerful raptors as currency devices have symbolized the strategic combination

Celebrating Bluegrass & the Banjo!

American creation takes a lot of forms. The U.S. Mint is proving that with each new Innovation dollar it rolls off its coin presses for the series launched in 2018. The one that struck

Anna May Wong’s Leading Role

Born in the right place at the right time, Anna May Wong became the pioneer for Asian American film actors. Clear diction and flawless English made for an easy transition from silent movies to