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History and modern uses of custom challenge coins

Key Takeaways Challenge coins have roots in military history, fostering pride and recognizing achievement. These coins are ...

The new coins commemorating America’s 250th anniversary are missing key moments from US history. But will they be valuable someday?

Collectors look for these 4 things when putting a price on vintage coins.
Greek Reporter

The 2,500-Year-Old History Behind the One Euro Coin

The Greek one-euro coin can rightly claim that it has roots planted deep in history with a story longer than two millennia.
San Gabriel Valley Tribune

Here’s a look at the history of the penny and why it could be going away

Presidents Day is Monday, February 17, and since many presidents are on our coins and President Donald Trump is proposing to get rid of pennies, here’s a look a coin history. The cost of producing ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Coin collector shares American history at Great Bridge Museum

Doug Barton is a numismatist — a coin and currency collector. He is also a docent at the Great Bridge Battlefield and Historic Waterways Museum in Chesapeake. Barton blends his hobby with his interest ...