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By GovMint :You’ve decided to start building your U.S. quarter collection but need guidance on where to begin or what coins to collect. Our complete guide will help you learn which quarters to look for and how to start collecting.Timeline of U.S. Quarters 1796-1807 Draped Bust Quarter 1815-1838 Capped Bust Quarter 1838-1891 Liberty Seated Quarter 1892-1916 Barber Quarter 1916-1930 Standing Liberty Quarter 1932-present Washington Quarter 1999-2008 50 State Quarters 2010-2021 America the Beautiful Quarters 2022-2025 American Women Quarters The timeline and infographic above show the years when each U.S. quarter was minted. It also includes the number of coins produced in their first year of issuance. The information that you see came from “The Official Red Book,” a guidebook on U.S. coins.Embed this graphic on your website: Source: Complete Guide to Collecting U.S. QuartersTable of ContentsWhat Does a U.S. Quarter Look Like? How Many Different U.S. Quarters Are…

By Jeff Garrett Building A Southern Gold Collection I have been buying and selling coins for over 35 years. One of my early mentors was the late, great coin dealer, Jack Hancock. I first met Jack in the early 1970's on the southern coin show circuit. Jack was a wonderful character and one of the biggest advocates ever for collecting Southern gold coins. He specialized in Dahlonega gold coins, and had a lake house in Gainesville, Georgia, not too far from where these fascinating coins were minted. Over the years Jack and his partner, Bob Harwell helped collectors put together many superb sets of Dahlonega gold coins. One customer decided to assemble the finest set ever and tasked Jack and Bob to hunt down and purchase the coins. The result of that effort was the Duke's Creek collection of Dahlonega, Bechtler, and Templeton Reid gold coins. A complete set of the gold coins minted from gold of the Georgia Gold Rush of 1830. Sadly, Jack died of a heart attack around 15 years ago, well…

By GovMint :For coin enthusiasts, collecting U.S. Silver Dollars comes with its perks and challenges. If you’re a coin collector interested in collecting U.S. silver dollars, this comprehensive guide is a great starting point. We’ll cover everything you need to know about building your own U.S. Silver Dollar collection. Be sure to also read our Ultimate Coin Collector’s Resource guide. 1794 - 2021 Timeline of the Silver DollarU.S. Silver Dollars have been in production and circulation since 1794. However, the number produced and duration for each type has varied throughout U.S. history. The list below is a quick summary of the major  U.S. silver dollars, including their production years, approximately how many have been minted, and the known number still in existence. Note that the approximate number of known or existing coins for each type will vary depending on the coin series and currently available information.Embed this graphic on your website: Source: Complete Guide to…

By GovMint :The U.S. Half Dollar is one of the most iconic coins in circulation within the United States. Through time, the U.S. Mint has struck many different versions of the Half Dollar – from the Silver Walking Liberties, which carried America through the roaring 20s, all the way through the end of World War II to the honoring of President John F. Kennedy in the “Kennedy Silver Proof Half Dollars.” The Mint also continues to strike a variety of commemorative releases to this day. Being a coin with such a rich history, this guide will help to ensure that you know everything you need to effectively continue – or even begin – your collection of U.S. Half Dollar coins.Table of ContentsThe History of U.S. Half Dollars & Their Face Value Why Collect U.S. Half Dollars? Is It Worth Collecting Half Dollars? How to Start Collecting U.S. Half Dollars What Should I Look for When Collecting Half Dollars? 3 Ways to Collect Half Dollars Where to Buy U.S. Half DollarsThe History…