Fancy Serial Numbers and How to Find Rare Money in Pocket Change
The worst thing that could happen after coin roll hunting or bill searching banknotes is that you end up with the same money you started with!
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Coin Weights and Requirements under US Law – 31 U.S. Code § 5112
31 U.S. Code § 5112 – Denominations, specifications, and design of coins (a) The Secretary of the Treasury may mint and issue only the following coins: (1) a dollar coin that is 1.043 inches in diameter. (2) a half dollar coin that is 1.205 inches in diameter and weighs 11.34 grams. (3) a quarter dollar …
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What are Clad Coins?
The half dollar, quarter dollar, and dime coins are clad coins with 3 layers of metal. The 2 identical outer layers are an alloy of 75 percent copper and 25 percent nickel. The inner layer is copper. The outer layers are metallurgically bonded to the inner layer and weigh at least 30 percent of the …
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5 Facts on the new £1 coins worth £250
How to look for to spot the really rare ones!
Metal detector enthusiast uncovers amazing coins on ancient, bloody battlesite
A metal detector enthusiast has found a treasure trove of silver coins that may have been used during a bloody battle in the early 14th century.