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Coin Information The Buffalo Nickel has been a long time favorite for collectors. The obverse and the reverse of the coin both display uniquely American images. The coin was designed by James Earle Fraser and minted from 1913 to 1938. It’s continued popularity caused the design to be used on a 2001 commemorative coin and [...]

Coin Information The 2010 Native American Dollar features a new design to symbolize the five nations of the Iroquois Confederation. This will continue the series, which features annually rotating reverse designs celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of the Native American people. The reverse design for 2010 features the Hiawatha Belt, which is a visual record [...]

The Barber Dime was first produced in the year 1892, the same year that the similarly designed quarter dollar and half dollar coins would be released. The coin was designed by Charles E. Barber, who was the chief engraver at the United States Mint. The series was ultimately replaced in 1916 by the more popular [...]

Coin Information The 2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollars were one of two commemorative coin programs offered by the United States Mint for the year. The coins were authorized under Public Law No: 110-277, first proposed as H.R. 634 The American Veterans Disabled for Life Commemorative Coin Act. The silver dollars are issued [...]

Coin Series Sacagawea Dollars were launched by the United States Mint in the year 2000 as a new circulating “golden dollar” coin. The obverse of the coin featured the Shoshone woman name Sacagawea who had accompanied Lewis and Clark on their famous expedition. The reverse featured a soaring eagle surrounded by thirteen stars. The first [...]

Coin Information The 2010 Boy Scouts Centennial Silver Dollar was issued to mark the 100th anniversary of the organization. The commemorative coin program was authorized under Public Law No: 110-363, first proposed under H.R. 5872 The Boy Scouts of American Centennial Commemorative Coin Act. The Boy Scouts Silver Dollars were required to have a design [...]