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The Importance of Silver and Gold Eagles and their Importance in Modern Coinage.

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The Importance of Silver and Gold Eagles and their Importance in Modern Coinage.
Both the American Gold Eagle and American Silver Eagle coins were released in 1986, intending to be competitive bullion coins against other mints in the world. However, they ended up becoming much more than that.

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What is the Trade Dollar?

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What is the Trade Dollar?
The trade dollar weighs about 27.216 grams and is about 1.5 inches in diameter. It has a reeded edge like on most coins such as the quarter and dime. The trade dollar was used for international trade amongst various different countries hence the name “trade dollar”.

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What do we know about the 2021 Morgan Silver Dollar So Far?

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What do we know about the 2021 Morgan Silver Dollar So Far?
Once the bill is confirmed, there is speculation about what coins the mint will actually produce. They could strike proof and uncirculated Morgan Silver Dollars at Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. In addition, there may be marks added to commemorate the New Orleans and Carson City Mints where coins are no longer minted. The Peace Dollar is also apart of this bill and there is a high relief coin expected to be minted out of Philadelphia.

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2021 American Eagle Gold and Silver Coin Designs Narrowed to a Few

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2021 American Eagle Gold and Silver Coin Designs Narrowed to a Few
If you didn't already know, 2020 will be the last year of the reverse design of the American Silver Eagle and American Gold Eagle. Both are memorable designs and have been in use since the coins' inception in 1986. Legendary designer, John Mercanti became one of the most popular coin designers/engravers due to his work being featured on the back of all silver eagles for 30+ years.

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2020 MARKS THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PILGRIM TERCENTENARY HALF DOLLAR COIN

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2020 MARKS THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PILGRIM TERCENTENARY HALF DOLLAR COIN
The Pilgrim Tercentenary half dollar or Pilgrim half dollar was a commemorative fifty-cent coin struck by the United States Bureau of the Mint in 1920 & 1921 to mark the 300th anniversary of the arrival of the Pilgrims in North America. It was designed by Cyrus E. Dallin.

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