Coins

For more than 200 years, the US Mint has created American coins, some of which are extremely prized. For instance, the Winged Liberty Head dime, … Read more

In 1938, the US Mint began striking Jefferson nickels as a replacement for the Buffalo nickels. Because it belongs to a collection of early, pre-war … Read more

Buffalo nickels were discontinued in 1938, and 5-cent Jefferson nickels were introduced. The bust of former American President Thomas Jefferson that appears on the coin’s … Read more

What Is the 1940 Liberty Half Dollar Made Of? One of the most beautiful silver coins ever produced by the United States is the Walking … Read more

What Is the 1943 Lincoln Copper Penny Made Of? The 1943 copper Lincoln penny is among the most interesting years for the popular 1-cent coin. … Read more

The 1942 Mercury dime, often known as the Winged Liberty Head dime and part of the 90% silver coin series, is a favorite among collectors … Read more

What Is the 1942 Washington Quarter Made Of? This is the first coin in its series to reach a mintage of over 100 million. The … Read more

Despite its modest beginnings, the United States Mint has grown to become one of the world’s biggest and most well-known minting operations. The mint has … Read more

What Is the 1943 Lincoln Steel Penny Made Of? The 1943 Lincoln steel penny is perhaps the most unique type of penny coin in the … Read more

What Is the 1943 Washington Silver Quarter Made Of? The 1943 Washington quarter is made of 90% silver and 10% copper. The same composition was … Read more