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Introduction By Chris Sistrunk, owner of USSQ Welcome to your ultimate guide to the first release of the historic Semiquincentennial series. If you are looking to add this coin to your collection, you …

Your Pocket Change Just Got a History Lesson The US quarter 250th anniversary program is one of the biggest changes to American coinage in nearly 50 years. In 2026, the U.S. Mint is releasing five new …

Why 2026 Is a Once-in-a-Generation Year for Quarter Collectors Learning how to collect 2026 quarters is easier than you might think — and right now is the perfect time to start. Here are the fiv …

Why Grading Indian Head Pennies Can Make or Break a Sale Grading Indian Head pennies accurately is the single most important skill you need before buying or selling one. Get the grade wrong, and you e …

What Are the America 250th Coin Programs? America 250th coin programs refer to the full suite of special coins and medals issued by the U.S. Mint — and select foreign mints — to mark the n …

How Much Are Indian Head Pennies Really Worth? Here's What to Know First Indian Head pennies value spans an enormous range - from under $2 for a worn common date to well over $100,000 for a top-grade …

The Arizona Saguaro Cactus: An Icon of the American West The arizona saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) is one of the most recognizable plants on Earth — a towering symbol of the American South …

What Is a Peace Dollar? A Quick Guide to America's Most Iconic Silver Coin The Peace dollar is a 90% silver U.S. dollar coin struck from 1921 to 1928, again from 1934 to 1935, and revived for collecto …

The Sacagawea Dollar Cheerios Coin: What It Is and What It's Worth The Sacagawea dollar Cheerios coin is one of the most surprising finds in modern American numismatics — a rare prototype coin t …

Morgan Dollar vs Peace Dollar: Two Icons, One Classic Choice The debate over peace dollar vs morgan dollar is one of the most common — and most enjoyable — conversations in American numism …