Author Archive : Helen P.
“Queen Bess” Coleman Flies Into Coinage History
When astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison flew into space in September 1992 as the first African American woman, she carried with her a photograph of Bessie Coleman. Just 70 years earlier, in September of 1922,
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