Collector Stories

Special wartime money helped win WWII 70 years ago
During this year’s 70th anniversary of the end of WWII, I’m reminded of the emergency wartime money that contributed to the great Allied victory. Steel pennies saved copper for the war effort, silver 5¢

Tales from the ANA show by our social media man, Rick!
How I spent my summer vacation… The title may be a bit misleading. It wasn’t really all summer, only a week. Also, it wasn’t really a vacation, it was hard work! All in all,

The National Park Quarter Series is like a travel guide to America’s favorite places!
If you’re like me, the arrival of summer whets your appetite for travel, adventure and visiting places you’ve never been. Of course, the warm weather is most conducive to beautiful outdoor destinations, and that’s

Give a coin salute this Memorial Day
When visiting the cemetery this Memorial Day, you may notice coins placed on graves in addition to the flowers, flags and candles… did you ever wonder why? Traditionally, a penny is the most common