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    Numismatics Articles

    2023 Quarter Series Errors: Complete Collectors Guide

    Every year features a new series of coins issued by the US Mint. The most recent series of quarters to complete its issue is, unsurprisingly, the 2023 Quarter Series. However, because of an amount of errors in the series, the 2023 Quarter Series has become a notable target for numismatists and precious metals collectors. These…

    What Makes the 1982 Small Date Cent Rare?

    If you hang around precious metals people or numismatists, you’ll likely hear discussion about the 1982 penny. The admiration and reverence that you’ll hear might be surprising. After all, the penny is the most maligned coin of the American currency system. There have been many prominent calls to remove the 1-cent piece from circulation over…

    What’s the Difference in Bullion and Numismatics?

    In the world of precious metals, you’re bound to encounter two main categories: bullion and numismatics. While both hold value, they serve different purposes and appeal to different types of buyers. The distinctions between them can be confusing, especially for those new to collecting or investing. But understanding these differences is crucial, so you can…

    Are Your Dollar Bills Worth Money?

      Few people pay attention to the dollar bill these days. In earlier times, a single dollar could buy a full meal at fast-food restaurants, four arcade game plays, or almost anything at the dollar store. Nowadays, floating exchange rates and inflation have rendered the dollar bill an afterthought. While the Federal Reserve indicates that…

    What Pennies Are Valuable?

    Citizens of the United States have used a one-cent piece since the country’s inception. In fact, the first US “penny,” though not officially named as such, predates the ratification of the US Constitution in 1789. However, in the era of rising inflation and floating exchange rates, the penny has waned dramatically in its usefulness to…

    Which Nickels Are Silver?

    To many, nickels seem an unlikely target for collecting or investing—it’s just five cents, after all. However, not all nickels are made the same way or even out of the same metals. During a unique period in U.S. history, the Mint released a series of nickels containing a significant amount of silver. These “war nickels”…

    How Much Does It Cost to Make a Penny?

    Key takeaways The U.S. Mint lost $179 million in 2023 due to penny production, sparking debates about whether to keep the coin in circulation. The cost to produce a penny in the United States was 3.07 cents as of 2023, which is more than three times its face value. Penny production fell to 4.52 billion, the lowest…

    Where Does Gold Come From?

    Where Does Gold Come From? Ah, gold. The most popular precious metal in the world has held sway over civilizations for thousands of years. The first coins in recorded history were made from gold, and it’s certainly no less popular today. However, despite its familiarity across almost every human culture, there is still much we…

    Coin Rolls: Quantities, Values, and Facts About Rolled Currency

    The humble coin roll is the province of banks, cash registers, and children learning about money. However, managing the billions of coins in the monetary system requires an easy system of organization, and that’s why rolls are an essential part of our currency. Conveniently, coin rolls also provide an easy way to invest in currency….

    The $1000 and $500 Bills: History, Facts, and Current Status

    If you often deal with cash, you’ve no doubt noticed that you cannot get bills in denominations higher than $100. For most of us, it doesn’t really matter, as we’re usually going to pay for large-ticket items with a credit card or, more rarely, a check. Larger denomination bills do exist – technically. In fact,…

    Most Valuable Quarters Worth Money

    The quarter has existed, in one form or another, in the United States since 1796. It has been produced in common numbers since 1831. Because quarters have been available for so many years and have undergone so many design changes, several examples of them are now collectible and worth money. In some cases, numismatists look…