Tag Archives: USA

Giving the Gift of Coins

Posted on November 13, 2017 by TheICCoinBlog

As Thanksgiving approaches my thoughts turn toward holiday shopping. Gift giving is a careful balance between pleasing the receiver and finding pleasure in sharing the gift. Choosing the right item can be challenging. We all like to give presents that … Continue reading →

How Much Silver is in a Silver Dollar?

Posted on June 26, 2013 by TheICCoinBlog

Romance and mystery surround America’s big silver dollars: The cowboy sliding one across the bar in the western movie, a shiny holiday gift from Grandpa, a magician pulling one from behind your ear. Collectors love these historic treasures both for … Continue reading →

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The End of the Canadian Penny: Death of Another Cent

Posted on January 21, 2013 by TheICCoinBlog

Honestly, how many people really use pennies anymore? How many pennies do you have in your pocket or lying at the bottom of your purse right now? How many do you have hidden away at home in an old canning … Continue reading →

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Back to School and Back to Collecting

Posted on September 26, 2012 by TheICCoinBlog

Autumn is a beautiful time of year here in Vermont, featuring amazing scenery and fabulous weather. But the other thing I love about fall is the feeling of starting anew. The lazy days of summer are over and it’s the … Continue reading →

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Be Glad You Waited — The Story of the U.S. 1999 Proof Set

Posted on August 22, 2012 by TheICCoinBlog

The collecting world is full of interesting facts, wonderful tidbits and amazing stories. Recently I was researching the 1999 U.S. proof set for a new offer we are putting together here at International Coins & Currency. I was reminded of … Continue reading →

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Making “Heads” and “Tails” of Numismatic Terms

Posted on December 20, 2011 by TheICCoinBlog

During my first week of work at International Coins & Currency (well over 20 years ago!), I repeatedly heard the terms “obverse” and “reverse.” New to the collecting world, I had no idea what those funny words meant. It didn’t … Continue reading →

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Attempted Assassination?

Posted on November 18, 2011 by TheICCoinBlog

There’s been talk recently about killing the Presidential Dollar Program. In fact, on July 19, 2011, Senators David Vitter and Jim DeMint introduced a bill to terminate the $1 Presidential Dollar Program. There is currently about a billion dollars worth … Continue reading →

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Coin Collectors Preserve History for Future Generations

Posted on November 2, 2011 by TheICCoinBlog

The modern world is changing at an unprecedented pace. I know we hear that lament often and now take it for granted. In fact, we hardly even register the comment anymore. I guess we’re too busy learning to use our … Continue reading →

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