Imagine holding a 1990s U.S. Federal Reserve Note under a UV (ultraviolet) lamp and watching it glow. This isn’t a trick of the light — it’s a built-in security feature. Federal Reserve Notes printed since Continue reading
Why the 2007 Godless Dollar Sparked National Controversy — The Presidential $1 Coin Without “In God We Trust”
In early 2007, the U.S. Mint released the first George Washington Presidential $1 coins — but some emerged missing the key motto “In God We Trust”. These so-called “Godless Dollars” sparked outrage on social media, Continue reading
1944 Steel Wheat Penny Error: Wartime Off-Metal Rarity Worth Over $100,000
Amidst the chaos of World War II, the U.S. Mint switched the 1943 Lincoln cent from copper alloy to zinc-coated steel to conserve wartime metals. But in 1944, the Mint had returned to copper‑zinc pennies—yet a Continue reading
Authenticating 1934 $5,000 & $10,000 Bills: Spotting Fakes Like a Professional
The 1934 Series $5,000 and $10,000 Federal Reserve Notes, featuring portraits of James Madison (F5,000) and Salmon P. Chase (F10,000), were among the largest denominations ever issued by the U.S. Treasury. Though primarily used between Continue reading
1942/41 Overdate Mercury Dime: The Subtle Mistake Worth Thousands
The 1942/41 Mercury dime—featuring a faint “41” beneath the bold “42”—is one of the most celebrated overdate errors in U.S. coinage. Minted at both the Philadelphia and Denver facilities, this nuanced anomaly stands out for Continue reading
The 1870‑S Seated Liberty Dollar: America’s Phantom Silver Giant Worth a Fortune
The 1870‑S Seated Liberty Silver Dollar is one of the most mysterious and sought-after coins in U.S. numismatics. Despite no official records of production, the San Francisco Mint inexplicably struck this 1870-dated dollar. Today, only Continue reading
Only Three Exist: The Legendary 1876‑CC 20‑Cent Piece That Eludes Time
The 1876‑CC 20‑Cent piece, often nicknamed the “double dime,” is one of the most scarce and fascinating coins in American numismatics. Struck at the Carson City Mint (mint mark CC) in 1876, just 10,000 coins Continue reading
Top 5 Most Valuable Roosevelt Dimes You Could Still Find in Pocket Change
Roosevelt dimes have been circulating since 1946, often overlooked due to their small size and everyday use. However, some rare and valuable varieties are still hiding in circulation, worth hundreds, thousands, or even hundreds of Continue reading
Cashing In on History: The True Story of a $2 Million Bicentennial Quarter
The 1976 Bicentennial Quarter, originally minted to commemorate America’s 200th year of independence, was once a simple piece of pocket change. But in a stunning turn of events, a rare specimen of this coin sold Continue reading
The Coin Hidden in a Toy Box: 1964 Peace Dollar Replica Worth Six Figures
There’s a captivating tale that surfaced on niche coin‑collecting forums and whisper‑circles: a child discovered a shiny Peace Dollar replica in a toy chest—initially dismissed as a play coin—only to realize it was a genuine Continue reading