Only a handful of the 46 presidents in U.S. history appear on coins and bills that most people actually see, and that’s not going to change anytime soon. You just can’t have that many denominations. As a way of honoring more presidents, the U.S. Mint began issuing Presidential Dollar coins in the 2000s. Most are … Read more
In 1969, the federal government cut $500, $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000 bills from circulation, making the $100 bill the largest denomination of currency still in circulation. At that time, though, the C-note had in excess of a century of history behind it. The first national banknotes were issued in 1862 as part of a Civil … Read more
Within the head-spinning world of numismatics, a new discovery has left the coin collecting world gasping. This rare bicentennial quarter is worth $69 million USD and becomes the new marquee attraction. It’s not just a numismatic treasure evidencing historical value for the coin but symbolizing extreme rarity. As we cut into the realm of high-value … Read more
In 1976, the United States Mint offered a special Bicentennial Quarter to mark the 200th anniversary of the nation’s independence. What they did not know was that it would become one of the coins most in demand and highest in value throughout American history. The 500 Million Bicentennial Quarter does not simply symbolize currency but … Read more