Commemorative coins serve a special purpose: they mark notable people and events in United States history. Each has a specialized design, and most are only sold to collectors. Although commemorative coins are considered legal tender, they are often not intended to enter general circulation. Their cultural, and often monetary, value far exceeds their face value. … Read more
Regarding the most valuable dollar coins, we can think of more than a dozen worth talking about. But the U.S. dollar coins have a long history, one easily depicted in each of these coins. We’ll go over the unique history of the dollar coin and the most valuable minted versions. Coming across any of them … Read more
Whether you’re a newly minted numismatist or a seasoned collector, the Draped Bust half-dollar is a great coin to add to your collection. Bust half-dollars were the first half-dollar coins made by the U.S. Mint, and the Draped Bust half-dollar arguably sports the most beautiful design in the series. Here’s what you should know about … Read more
Coin collectors are noticing the Bat quarter and America the Beautiful 2020 quarter value. In just a few years, the five unique designs minted in 2020 celebrating the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary have grown in popularity. Each coin has a design on the reverse (tails side) based on one of five national parks or … Read more
Are you curious about the 1972 one dollar coin value? You are not alone. More than 170 million Eisenhower dollars were minted in 1972 to honor the life of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. This number might make it sound like these U.S. coins are plentiful, but they are still considered collector’s items among enthusiasts. In … Read more