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Eagles, oak branches, stars and arrows…
Exploring the symbolism on U.S. coins

When it comes to coinage designs, we all have our favorites. Maybe you love the Mercury dime’s depiction of Liberty in a winged cap. Perhaps you prefer the classic Saint-Gaudens $20 Gold Double Eagle.

Get ready for Six NEW 2022 Commemorative Coins!

It’s official: 2022 is shaping up to be another exciting year for coin collectors! 2022 Native American Dollar Design In addition to the new Native American dollar reverse design, we’re also getting four new

Who’s the baby on the Sacagawea dollars?

Most coin collectors know the woman whose image graces the Native American dollar is none other than Sacagawea. Which makes sense. After all, the coins were officially called Sacagawea dollars when the series was

Why ancient coins are surprisingly affordable

One of the most common mistakes coin collectors make is assuming that ancient coins are expensive to collect. And at first glance, it only seems logical. Ancient coins are far, far older than coins