Coins & Paper Money

The half dollar has long been a staple in U.S. currency – both for its historical symbolism, and as a collector favorite. Most of us can’t remember a time when John F. Kennedy’s portrait

This year just keeps delivering prime excitement for collectors! Last week, the U.S. Mint announced that they would be releasing special Declaration of Independence quarters into circulation. Now – we already know that the

Three songs written in the 19th century took turns as our national anthem.* But only one featured a nod to our most enduring symbol of independence, the Liberty Bell.  While in seminary in 1831,

Lately, error coins have been making headlines in the numismatic community. Len recently wrote about coinage errors… now, I’d like to take you to the other side of the coin (so to speak) –