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Coins & Paper Money

The Fascinating Tale of the Former Manila Mint

Ask collectors to name off the US Mints, both past and present, and they’ll likely give you the eight most common: Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, West Point, Carson City, New Orleans, Charlotte and Dahlonega.

The tale of a U.S. nickel known as the coin with
“No Cents”

The year was 1883. Life magazine was founded in January. Robert Louis Stevenson published his book Treasure Island. After 13 years of construction, the Brooklyn Bridge was opened to traffic. And, at the end

We’re heading back to Mars thanks to Science, Hard Work and Perseverance

We’re heading back to Mars! A new era in space exploration kicks off this summer – we’re going back to Mars! Though NASA has already sent rovers to Mars in the past – four

So last century!

What are we talking about – so last century? Well, 20th century U.S. type coins, of course! Why? It’s one of the easiest, most satisfying collections to put together if you’re just starting out