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Still Smokin’: Coin Collectors Love The 2009 Territorial Quarters & 50 State...

While the U.S. Mint has released the America the Beautiful Quarters, coin collectors are still very interested in collecting the 2009 Territorial Quarters and 50 State Quarters.

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Check Out These Famous Irish American People On Coins

On St. Patrick's Day, it seems nearly everyone is a little Irish -- even our coins! Check out some famous Irish American individuals featured on coins.

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5 Coin Games Kids (And You) Will Love

Check out these 5 coin games kids will love!

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New Quarters Featuring National Parks Will Soon Be In Your Hands!

The new quarters featuring America's national parks and monuments will soon be in your hands! The America The Beautiful Quarters program starts in 2010 and will honor 56 sites of historic and national...

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New Figures Show 2010 Coin Production Is Off To A VERY Slow Start

2010 has been a slow year so far for coin production at the United States Mint. While numbers may improve, at the rate the U.S. Mint is going now, our nation will likely have only a few billion new...

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Free Lesson Plans For The America The Beautiful Quarters Program

The United States Mint now is offering free lesson plans based around the America the Beautiful Quarters program.

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Arkansas’ Hot Springs Featured On Quarters Honoring Our National Parks

Our national parks and monuments are being featured on the America the Beautiful quarters. The first of these quarters, the Arkansas Hot Springs quarter, is being released in late April.

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Buy Your 2009 United States Proof Sets From The U.S. Mint While You Can

Make sure you buy your 2009 United States proof sets from the U.S. Mint while you still can!

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Historic Values of Barber Quarters

The Barber quarter, also called the Liberty Head Quarter, saw its heyday during the turn of the 20th century. Designed by Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint Charles E. Barber, it was one of 3 coins...

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What Happens To Coins Tossed In A Fountain?

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve wondered about what happens to coins that are thrown into water fountains. Countless people all around the world toss coins into fountains to make wishes and for good luck....

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Have You Noticed What’s REALLY On The 50 State Quarters? Some Surprising...

The United States Mint’s 50 State quarters program, which ran from 1999 through 2008, was perhaps the most popular commemorative coin series the nation has ever fielded. As I look back at the 50...

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7 Summer Coin Collecting Goals You’ll Be Able To Easily Reach

Check out these 7 different coin collecting goals you'll be able to finish over the summer.

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U.S. Mint Releases New Quarters Proof Set

The U.S. Mint has released a 90% silver version of the new quarters proof set. It features each of the 5 America the Beautiful quarter designs for 2010.

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Colorized Coins Make Interesting Additions To Novelty Coin Collections

Colorized coins are coins which have been painted after leaving the mint. However, there are some coins which have been intentionally colored by official government mints around the world.

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Old Coins You Might Have…& What They’re Worth

What are your old coins worth? Check out the values of some of the more commonly found old coins here.

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10 Cheap & Famous Coins That You’ll Want In Your Coin Collection

Check out these 10 famous coins that aren't too expensive for you to afford!

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Most Valuable Quarters: A List Of Silver Quarters & Other Rare Quarters You...

Did you know it’s possible to find valuable quarters in circulation? Of course, it will take some effort to track them down, but there are actually several valuable quarters out there just waiting to...

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Are You Really A Coin Collector? Knowing The Differences Between Coin...

What's the difference between being a coin collector and a coin hoarder?

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25 Rare Quarters You’ll Want For Your Quarter Coin Collection

There are at least 25 rare quarters that you should be looking to place into your coin collection, including a few Washington quarters worth a bundle.

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The First United States Quarters: History Of Our Quarter Dollar Coin

The first U.S. quarters were made in 1796. Since then, the quarter has become one of the most important coins in circulation.

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