peace dollar

The Eisenhower dollar was the culmination of a long-running battle over the use of silver in coins.

Numismatics have long been an important trope in pop culture. Here are some of the more notable examples.

Why doesn’t Martin Luther King, Jr., have a U.S. Mint-issued coin honoring his life and commemorating his legacy?

I love the level of detail on these 2021 Morgan and Peace Commemorative Dollars. They really look great! So glad I made the investment.

One thing I’ve learned is that federal politicians have a lot of power when it comes to coinage. Case in point: Sen. Jim McClure.

I’ve talked about the coins I didn’t buy at the ANA World’s Fair of Money. So what about the ones I did buy?

Truly popular designs never really go away – politicians and Treasury officials will always figure out ways to recycle them. 

My first trip to a coin convention. I had a ton of fun, although my wallet is definitely lighter now.