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The edge is the outer border of a coin, considered the “third side” (not to be confused with “rim”). Edges can be plain, reeded, lettered or decorated. For example, the edge of the Quarter Dollar is reeded. It is made up of 119 reeds. Learn more at bit.ly/2IV4NRk
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#OTD in 1921, Bessie received her international pilot’s license from the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, two years before Amelia Earhart. Learn more about #HerQuarter at bit.ly/3RAs4Zd. @womenshistory
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In recognition of #FlagDay, we share the 2012 Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative $1 Silver Coin. Which coin in your collection features your favorite depiction of our Nation's flag? bit.ly/2H03Ng0 [This coin is no longer available from the U.S. Mint.]
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#OTD in 1901 ceremonies marked the completion of the 3rd #Philadelphia Mint building on Spring Garden Street. Later that month, the Mint officially moved to this location. The Mint remained at this building until 1969, when it moved to its current site. bit.ly/2YCzjbd
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In 1974, while still making pennies, West Point also struck bicentennial quarters that celebrate the 200th anniversary of America's independence. However, no W mint mark ever appeared on these particular coins! bit.ly/2zb21TQ @America250
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#FactFriday! Coins were once struck and produced by hand, but this stopped during Charles II's reign when they became fully mechanised thanks to new machinery installed in our former home of the @TowerOfLondon - making things a lot easier! Discover more: hubs.li/Q01SYcRc0
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The 2023 Whitman Baltimore Summer Expo is open! Eager numismatists are exploring the bourse floor, searching for the perfect coins, clubs are meeting to discuss our great hobby, and we're having a fine time! Check out all the details here: expo.whitman.com/baltimore-s…
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@PMGnotes5 Jun 2023
PMG and Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) will be accepting regular submissions at the Whitman Summer Expo in Baltimore this week. Submissions will be accepted starting Thursday, June 8. Save on shipping by submitting at the show; get the details at PMGnotes.com/news/article/11…
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Releasing into circulation today! The Eleanor Roosevelt Quarter is the eighth coin in the American Women Quarters™ Program. Learn more about the coin and the honoree at bit.ly/3TrAcNi. #HerQuarter @SIAmericanWomen @womenshistory @WCPInst @NPS_HydePark
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Remember those who served. All gave some, some gave all. #MemorialDay
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Released on May 6, 1991, this silver dollar commemorated the thirty-eighth anniversary of the ending of the #KoreanWar and in honor of those who served. bit.ly/3hC1b4L [Note: This coin is no longer available from the U.S. Mint.] #AANHPI #MilitaryAppreciation
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#HERITAGELIVE Auction appearances of the 1829 #halfeagle were few and far between in the 20th century, with most tied up in tightly held collections. A collector favorite from the earliest days of the hobby, this example sold for $2,880,000! bit.ly/3perpDv
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The reverse of the 2008 Hawaii State Quarter features Hawaiian monarch King Kamehameha I stretching his hand toward the 8 major Hawaiian Islands. The U.S. Mint struck coins for #Hawaii between 1883–1884, before it became the 50th state in 1959. bit.ly/2SqVcbZ #AANHPI
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Friday's Charts for Gold, Silver and Platinum and Palladium, May 5 #Gold #Silver #Platinum kitco.com/commentaries/2023-…
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The Countdown begins 🕙 Register Now! - Sedwick Treasure Auction 33 ▪ 🔔 - mailchi.mp/sedwickcoins/auct…
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We hope you enjoyed our Coronation Medals series over the last week! Scroll back through our feed for information and stories relating to some of the medals in our collection, or browse even more on this page: ow.ly/5AFi50ObS2X #Coronation #Medals #Museum #Collection
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Join us online this Saturday, May 6 at 4:30 p.m. (EDT) for a live-streaming broadcast of the Celebration of the Edith K. Quarter. Bookmark the following link: bit.ly/3LpvmwQ. #HerQuarter @UHHilo @SIAmericanWomen
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Where are the stops? Thursday, May 4, gold and silver # kitco.com/commentaries/2023-…
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It’s #MilitaryAppreciationMonth, a time to remember the contributions made by our Nation’s troops. Gain a deeper understanding through our collection of military-themed coins and medals. bit.ly/43L7eNq
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@NGCcoin1 May 2023
Three vintage Chinese gold coins graded by NGC each realized over $300,000 in a recent @StacksBowers sale. These NGC-certified China 1926 Shantung Gold 10 and 20 Dollars realized $504,000 and $432,000, respectively. View all the auction highlights at NGCcoin.com/news/article/115…
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