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Perhaps one of the most desired, most collected, and most talked about coins from United States coinage history is the Morgan Silver Dollar. Its eye appeal alone is enough to give it top tier accreditation, but throw in its many different mint location strikes, its significant mintage years, and the fact that it has been the backbone of the numismatic hobby since its inception and you will understand why it has littered the 100 Greatest United States coins list in a number of ways. With help from author Jeff Garrett, we will explore a Morgan Silver Dollar from the early 1890’s that is considered to be one of the most rare, if not the rarest, of the entire series.

#38 - 1893-S Morgan Silver Dollar Morgan Silver Dollars were issued...read more

As the year 2021 is coming to an end, it is time to start looking ahead to everything coming up in 2022. For the United States Mint, one of those things is finalizing the next four coin designs for the American Innovation $1 Coin Program. Earlier this month, they officially announced next year’s designs for the multi-year series that started back in 2018 with its intent to honor innovation and innovators from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the five U.S. territories. Approved by the Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen, the coin designs will highlight innovators and innovation from the states of Rhode Island, Vermont, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

Rhode Island Designed by Dennis Friel of the Artistic Infusion Program...read more

As complex and broad as the paper money currency field remains, it is also fascinating to learn about specific notes that made such an impact on the American economy whether financially or numismatically. One of those notes happens to be described as a “favorite for a long time” by the authors of Whitman Publishing’s 100 Greatest American Currency Notes. With a unique nickname and a top ten ranking, this next note remains scarce regardless of its higher original issue.

#4 - A Numismatic Favorite $2 “Lazy Deuce” National Bank Note

The “Lazy Deuce” was issued by over a thousand different banks with a total....read more

Today the United States Mint is set to release the second to last American Innovation $1 Coin Program product this year beginning at 12pm EST: the 2021 $1 Coin Proof Set.

Paying homage to the innovation and innovators from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the five U.S. territories, the multi-year series began in 2018 with an introductory coin and since has released four coins a year. Honoring 12 states so far, the Mint will continue with the series by making the 2021-dated coins available in a four-coin Proof Set featuring the states honored this year encased in a plastic lens and housed in packaging. Those states include New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, and North Carolina. Minted at the San Francisco Mint, the coins will also be accompanied by a Certificate....read more

As the public grew more and more displeased with the Seated Liberty design that was featured not only on the dime, but also the half dime, quarter dollar, half dollar, and silver dollar. While new designs for the coins would be submitted throughout the years, none of them were used. However, with the distaste growing, the United States Mint would discuss a public competition for the new designs to grace the face of the dime as well as the quarter dollar and half dollar.

Barber Dime (1892-1916)

Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber reported to Mint Director James Kimball at...read more

The last product as part of the American Eagle program from the United States Mint is set for release today. Available at noon EST will be the 2021 American Eagle One-Ounce Gold Uncirculated Coin from West Point.

Featuring the newly designed reverse, the 2021-dated coin will be struck in 22-karat gold and have the anti-counterfeit reeded edge variation unveiled in the new American Eagle designs that came out starting in July. The $50 denomination gold coin will come in a black presentation case accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to just 9,100 mintage-wise, the household limit will be...read more

We are now officially in the month of October and yikes, where did the time go? With Fall now in full swing and the last few months of 2021 ahead of us, we are eager to round out the year with some of the best buying opportunities when it comes to silver bullion. Our Christmas-themed collection has been live since July and our Halloween-themed bars and rounds are in the homestretch of the spooky season. However, let us not forget about the Silver of the Month options we have as well. With that said, there is never a time that is not the right time to celebrate our Armed Forces that serve this country. This month’s Silver of the Month bullion piece does just that...read more