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Coin returns turn curiosity in to full-blown collecting excitement!


About a year ago, I had the privilege of meeting a cool little guy named Sam. He’s a Webelos Cub Scout who’s resourceful, crafty and loves to build things. After he found out I...
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Inscriptions on U.S. coins – now you see ’em, now you don’t!


Examine any coin in your pocket or purse today and you’ll find 6 different inscriptions… not counting mint marks. All 6 are required by law, and include liberty, united states of america, e pluribus...
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Repeat after me… SACK-AH-JA-WE-AH (Sacagawea)!


Without a doubt, I think the most mispronounced name in numismatics (besides the word numismatics itself!) is Sacagawea Dollar. In 2000, the US Mint released the first Sacagawea Dollar into circulation. The obverse side...
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There’s no time like the “present”…
How to Kick Start a Collection During the Holidays!


There’s nothing like time spent with family over the holidays. People come from near and far for a few special, heartwarming days with their loved ones. Only sometimes, once you get together, it can...
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