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George Washington
No dollar coin? Might I make some suggestions?
There have been several instances in our history where one person served as a kingmaker — or, in this case, a President maker.
The Sacagawea Dollar had a lot going for it: great look, expensive ad campaign. So why did it fail?
Somewhere in the multiverse, we got these proposed coins instead of the ones that were actually issued.
Numismatics have long been an important trope in pop culture. Here are some of the more notable examples.
America’s 250th birthday is coming up. What kinds of coins will we see to commemorate the occasion?
I’ve recently gotten into collecting George Washington colonial coins. Here are some of the ones in my collection.
There are no shortage of myths when it comes to the Confederate States of America. It’s the same when it comes to Confederate coinage.
As the 1980s began, commemorative coins were deader than disco, Francisco Franco and The Eagles. But then George Washington’s 250th birthday changed everything.
The ANA World’s Fair of Money was intense. And lots of fun!
Alexander Hamilton’s machinations helped take down John Adams, elect Thomas Jefferson, and anger Aaron Burr.
The Eisenhower dollar was the culmination of a long-running battle over the use of silver in coins.
Joseph Wharton strikes again! This time, he gives us the Liberty Head Nickel!
This is the coin that made me want to become a numismatist. Thanks mom!
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