Did you know that the Buffalo on the “Buffalo Nickel” is not a Buffalo at All?
While the official name is the Five Cent Indian head, this coin has come to be known in the hobby as a “Buffalo Nickel”. Peculiarly, the…
The Fate of the Guggenheim Treasure
One of the most legendary families of early 20th century America left behind a treasure worth millions of dollars, and no one has found it…yet.…
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Commemorating the Great War: Next-of-Kin Plaques
One of the most interesting exonumismatic items of the modern era comes from the first World War. In 1917, while World War I raged, the British…
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How Fourth-Graders Turned Their School Closet Into An Archaeological Dig
Students at the Children’s Workshop School in New York City have created a fantastic project: Closet Archaeology! A few years ago, student Bobby Scotto,…
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Anne of Green Gables and Early Canadian Money
One of the most beloved fictional characters of all time is the Canadian orphan Anne Shirley. L. M. Montgomery’s first book, Anne of Green Gables,…
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The Teacher on the Morgan Dollar
The face of Liberty on one of America’s most popular coins is that of a devoted teacher and education advocate. When Congress passed…
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The Liberty on the Draped Bust: Ann Willing Bingham
The Draped Bust coin obverse design, in use from 1795 to 1807, was designed by Mint engraver Robert Scot to replace the Flowing Hair…
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Classic Flower Stamps Have a Special Story
The art featured on US stamps can come from anywhere, but it’s always special when the artist comes from your area. While listing sets of…
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Teresa de Francisci: Face of Peace
The Peace Dollar is one of the most striking coins the US Mint ever produced. The Liberty on the obverse of the coin is more…
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Stickered Pennies from around the United States
Have you seen a Penny with a sticker on one side? In 1935, R. Stanton Avery invented self adhesive labels and sticker advertising began. A…
