The motto “In God We Trust” has been on US money for so long that most people don’t even notice it. But why is it there at all? Doesn’t it violate the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the Constitution? The one that prevents the government from making laws that establish a national reli...

Coins obviously have two sides: a front and a back. But which is which? And does it matter?
To numismatists, the serious coin historians and collectors, it does. That’s why they use the terms obverse and reverse instead of the heads-and-tails vernacular. Heads and Tails
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We couldn’t let Halloween go by without sharing an article we recently read on a British website, Leftover Currency. They compiled a list of banknotes from around the world with artwork ranging from spooky to downright horrifying. Here’s their take on a few of the Ten Scariest Banknotes of All Time....

Got the coin bug but don’t where to start? Try collecting by coin type. It’s an easy way to start and doesn’t take a ton of money. In fact, ever since coin albums became popular in the 1930s, it’s been one of the most popular ways to get started. What Are Coin Types?
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Silver has been a hot topic since its run-up over the course of the last year. At nearly $18 an ounce, the shiny metal has captured the attention of investors and collectors alike. And one of the best ways to add silver to your portfolio is investing in silver coins, a strategy that offers an additi...

As rare coin prices escalate, many collectors are turning to items like commemorative coins, medals, and tokens to add to their holdings. Since history plays such a large role in coin collecting, one category that’s showing lots of interest (and rising prices) is presidential inaugural medals. Sever...