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Here are the top ten articles for the Coin Collecting Site! These rankings are live and get reset at the beginning of each month, so check back often to see what your fellow visitors are most interested in! 1. The Canadian Quarter Dollar The history of the Canadian Quarter is one of evolution. The changes have been remarkable. 2. Coin Doctoring On April 17, 2012 the Professional Numismatists Guild adopted a new three-point definition of coin doctoring. What is coin doctoring? 3. The Jefferson Nickel The rarest of all the Jefferson nickels is the 1942-S with the reverse of the 1941. This unique coin (1 known) was actually found in a group of circulated coins in 1961. Who knows, maybe one of you have one in your collection, and you may not even know it. 4. The Binion Hoard The death of casino owner Ted Binion led to one of the most spectacular court trials in the history of Nevada, and the release of his private stash of silver coins and bars known as the Binion Hoard. The final chapter has yet to be written. 5. The Proof Krugerrands of South Africa One of the best-kept secrets and least understood groups of coins, by Americans, are the Proof Krugerrands. 6. The 1943 Copper Penny We´ve all heard the stories about this "ghost" coin. Does it really exist? Get the real story on this elusive penny. 7. Dissecting the Morgan Silver Dollar Through examining the intricacies of the Morgan Silver Dollar one will gain a greater appreciation for the most heavily collected coin in the world. 8. The Roosevelt Dime The Roosevelt dime was created to honor the passing of a President, and his pet project, "The March of Dimes." Little did the U.S. Mint know that this dime would be steeped in controversy. 9. America’s Three Cent Note Many readers of this site would be surprised to know that the United States once issued a paper note barely larger than some commemorative postage stamps, and they might be even more surprised to find that such notes are quite a collectible item today. 10. The Redfield Hoard LaVere Redfield stashed 411,000 Silver Dollars behind a false wall in his basement. After his death, the Internal Revenue Service got to it first. Be sure to visit the Coin Collecting Archives for all the articles! |
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