US Coins and Currency

Coins with minting errors, such as doubling, off-center strikes, or missing elements, are sought for their value and collectibility. We provide a comprehensive list of error coins and their value.

America the Beautiful quarters are a series of 56 US national park coins released from 2010 to 2021. We discuss every national park quarter, the most valuable ones, and their importance.

The 50 state quarters program was an extremely successful series of coins released from 1999 to 2008. Discover the state quarters’ history, value, and themes in this guide!

The 1936 penny is a 1-cent coin in the “wheat penny” series, significant for being the first proof penny offered since 1916. Learn the history, prices, and varieties of 1936 pennies in this guide!

The Peace dollar is a silver US coin representing post-WWI peace. It’s become one of the top US coins to collect. Learn the Peace dollar’s history, value, and significance!

Buffalo nickels, or Indian head nickels, were US 5-cent coins minted from 1913 to 1938 featuring a Native American and buffalo. Learn the buffalo nickel’s history, values, and key varieties to collect!

Commemorative US coins have been minted since the 1800s to celebrate various people and events in American history. This guide covers the history, value, and designs of American commemorative coins.

Explore the history, designs, and values of early American copper coins. This guide covers half cents, large cents, and small cents, with favorites like Wreath, Chain, and Liberty Cap varieties.

Franklin half dollars are American 50-cent silver coins issued from 1948 to 1963. They depict Benjamin Franklin and the Liberty Bell. Learn the value, history, and types of Franklin half dollar coins!

American double eagles are $20 gold coins minted from 1850 to 1933 in two series: Liberty head and Saint-Gaudens. Learn the background, specs, and values of gold double eagles here!

Gold eagles are the official American bullion coin issued since 1986. They’re made of 22K gold and offered in both 1-oz and fractional options. Learn the history, traits, and values of golden eagles!

Indian head cents were 1-cent US coins from 1859 to 1909, beloved for their design and varieties. Learn the history, value, and types of Indian head pennies!

Kennedy half dollars are American 50-cent coins minted since 1964 in many varieties, including some with silver. Learn the importance, history, value, and types of Kennedy half dollars in this guide!

Liberty Head gold coins include US dollars, quarter eagles, half eagles, and eagle coins minted from 1838 to 1908 with similar designs. Learn the varieties, values, and specs of these iconic series.

Wheat cents, minted from 1909 to 1958, are the first in the Lincoln one-cent series. They’ve become a staple for coin collectors. Learn the history, values, and varieties of Lincoln wheat cents!

Mercury dimes, or Winged Liberty dimes, are 10-cent US coins minted from 1916 to 1945 known for their praised design and mythology connection. Learn the history, designs, and values of mercury dimes!

Morgan dollars are historic US silver dollar coins minted from 1878 to 1904 and 1921, beloved by collectors for their value and history. Learn the history, values, and significance of Morgan dollars!

Nickel coins are usually five-cent US coins made of a copper-nickel alloy dated back to the 1860s. Learn how nickel coinage has evolved, along with the history, varieties, and values of different nickel coins.

Annual proof sets are high-quality versions of each year of US coinage, minted for collectors with premium techniques. Learn the history, years, types, and values of annual proof sets in this guide!

Roosevelt dimes are 10 cent US coins minted since 1946 featuring former President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Learn the history, values, and varieties of Roosevelt dimes in this comprehensive guide!

Seated Liberty coinage describes a series of silver US coins circulated from the 1830s to 1890s with similar designs. Uncover the origins, varieties, and key dates of each Seated Liberty coin!

American silver eagles are the official silver bullion of the US, offered since 1986 in stunning finishes at accessible prices. Learn the key dates, history, values, and types of silver eagle coins!

Standing liberty quarters were circulated US coins issued from 1916 to 1930 as part of the Renaissance of American Coinage. Learn the values, varieties, and stories of standing liberty quarters!

Walking liberty half dollars are 50-cent American coins circulated from 1916 to 1947. The iconic design has been featured on the silver eagle bullion since 1986 and remains sought-after by collectors.

Washington quarters are 25-cent US coins issued since 1932. The original obverse remains, with dozens of varieties and new reverses. Learn the history, types, key dates, and errors on the iconic coin!