News — Coin Collecting
The Success of the 50 State Quarter Program
Posted by Derek Sawchenko on
If you ask anyone in the United States, chances are that they know about the 50 State Quarter Program to some degree. Whether an individual has collected the coins or they simply recognized that the reverse of the quarter was different than the typical bald eagle, everyone knows about them. This is why it can be argued that the 50 State Quarters are the most successful coin program of all time.
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Fort Moultrie (Fort Sumter National Monument) 2016 - America The Beautiful Quarter
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In 1776, Fort Moultrie defended the American colonies against Great Britain during the American Revolution. The fort stood against the power of British ships. Sergeant William Jasper is depicted on the reverse side of the coin; he is portrayed to be carrying the flag. Fort Moultrie was neglected after the revolution. The remains of the fort were obliterated by a hurricane in 1807. Over the years, Fort Moultrie has gone through changes during the Civil War, World War I, and World War II. Today, it is part of the Fort Sumter National Monument.
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U.S. Mint & Coin Clubs
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The United States Mint began compiling a list of coin clubs that celebrate U.S. coins and how they have played a role history. Coin collecting has been around for centuries; coins have a historical, artistic, cultural, and monetary value. The numismatic community is an enthusiastic community that takes pride in coin collecting. There are many ways to for coin collectors to connect. There are meetings held in person, coin shows, websites, and various ways to connect through social media sites. The U.S. Mint has begun to take compile a list of coin clubs that educate coin collectors. Coins must fit...
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Tips on Selling Your Coin Collection
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If you don’t know where to start selling your coin collection, Certified Coin Consultants has some tips just for you. Selling your coin collection is a process. Naturally, you’ll want to get the best and fair price for what you have. If you want to do some research on the coins that you have, purchase the latest version of Richard Yeoman’s coin guide book. It is often referred to as “The Official Red Book.” You need to to get your coin collection appraised.
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How to Start Collecting Coins
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Have you ever wanted to start collecting coins? Don’t know where to start? I have some information for you! Currency has been a part of history for centuries. Coins have historical, cultural, and artistic value. A coin is comprised of its design, mint year, strike, and condition. There are two sides of a coin, the obverse and the reverse. Professional coin grading companies, such as the Numismatic Guarantee Corporation, NGC, and the Professional Coin Grading Service, PCGS, determine the quality of the coin’s condition. The scale is called the Sheldon grading scale. It uses a scale of 1 to 70...
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