Coins & Paper Money
Lady Liberty: over 150 years on U.S. coinage and now back again
Seen on most U.S. coins from the 1790s-1930s, Lady Liberty will return on a new series The obverse or “heads” side of most U.S. coins now depicts a prominent president – Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln,
Legendary Carson City Mint celebrates its 125th anniversary
America’s short-lived frontier mint in Carson City, Nevada last issued U.S. coins 125 years ago. Striking only silver and gold U.S. coins from 1870-1893, this small but stalwart facility was established to convert silver
The end is near…
What’s next for America’s Quarters?
I know there was a time when I didn’t feel the need to set aside a new quarter every few months. I just can’t, for the life of me, remember what that was like!
America’s Veteran History
America has a long history honoring veterans on coins, thanks in part to how Veteran’s Day evolved. The important date is November 11, 1918, the day the ceasefire – or armistice – was declared,