The Columbian Exposition Half Dollar and its Legacy
Curious about the story behind America’s very first commemorative coin—and the world’s fair it helped fund? 🎙️Join us on our latest podcast episode as we explore the fascinating history of the 1892–1...
16 Kesä 202519min
Daniel Boone Bicentennial Half Dollar Coin History
The Daniel Boone Bicentennial Half Dollar is a distinctive US commemorative coin produced from 1934 to 1938. Its creation was authorized by Congress to mark the 200th anniversary of Daniel Boone's bir...
14 Kesä 202513min
The 1925 Stone Mountain Memorial Half Dollar
The 1925 Stone Mountain Memorial Half Dollar is a U.S. coin created to help fund the carving of the Stone Mountain Memorial in Georgia. This monument was intended to honor Confederate leaders like Rob...
27 Touko 202530min
The 1943 Steel Penny
The 1943 steel penny was a special U.S. one-cent coin created during World War II. To save copper for military needs like ammunition, the usual bronze penny was temporarily replaced with one made of s...
27 Touko 202516min
The First One - Commemorative Coins
Explore the fascinating world of U.S. Classic Commemorative Coins, minted between 1892 and 1954. This era includes 144 silver issues—primarily half dollars—along with a single quarter and dollar. High...
25 Touko 202518min
