Which Nickels Contain Silver?

Posted - May 22, 2025

At a Glance:Most U.S. nickels are minted from an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel.Only the "war nickel" minted from 1942 to 1945 Read More

Liberty on U.S. Coins: A History

Posted - May 8, 2025

At a Glance:Lady Liberty has been a fixture of American coinage for over 230 years.Original depictions of Liberty take on a feminine Read More

Posted - May 6, 2025

At a Glance:1936 was the highest mintage year for the Buffalo nickel, which was minted from 1913 until 1938.1936 Buffalo nickels Read More

Posted - April 22, 2025

At a Glance:A coin slab is a protective case used to secure and prove a coin's authenticity and condition.Slabs typically feature a Read More

Posted - January 28, 2025

At a Glance: "No date" Buffalo nickels are buffalo nickels with dates that have been rubbed off over time. No date Buffalos aren't Read More

Posted - January 16, 2025

At a Glance: Mule errors occur when one side of a coin is accidentally struck with the design of another coin. Mule errors can happen Read More

Posted - October 29, 2024

At a Glance: Each coin features an obverse, the heads side, and a reverse, which is the tails side. Coins from around the world share Read More

Posted - September 10, 2024

At a Glance: You can purchase quarters, and other currency coins, in the form of rolls. A standard roll of quarters contains 40 Read More

Posted - August 15, 2024

At a Glance: Coin collecting is a popular hobby enjoyed by many of history's most famous celebrities.Famous coin collectors include Read More