Coins & Paper Money

Before the 250th anniversary of the United States officially arrives in 2026, let’s look through the rearview mirror at coins struck for earlier Independence anniversaries. The most famous celebration, because it was the first,

“OMG, she’s a famous astronomer!!!” Pam shrieked in email to my question about her ever hearing of Dr. Vera Rubin. “Are you going to blog about her?” A member of the Society of Women

This year is poised to be a groundbreaker for numismatists and casual coin collectors alike. With President Trump’s recent order to stop making pennies, the United States may finally see the end of the

I want to start off by sharing a fun fact with you. Do you know where “car” comes from? Meaning “wheeled vehicle”, it’s actually derived from the Latin word carrus.   Well, whatever you