Coins collection

In the United States, our smallest circulating coin is the dime (10 cents). Its diameter is 18mm (a little less than 3/4 of an inch), which is only 1mm smaller than the penny (1 cent). The size difference is not easily noticed, which is why the dime is a different color (silver) and has a reeded edge to make the 2 coins more distinguishable. While the dime seems pretty small, there have been plenty of modern world coins which are even smaller. The main reason to mint a small coin is, of…

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Ancient Chinese "cash" coin Americans, when asked about coins with holes in them, probably picture the old Chinese "cash" coins which are featured so prominently in Chinese-style decor. These coins had a square-shaped hole in the center, with Chinese characters around it. The United States has never had a coin with a hole in it, so it's not something we're used to seeing. Plenty of other countries, however, have had one or more of this type of coin (known as "holed coins" or "holey coins")…

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Display your collection of foreign currency, challenge coins or pressed pennies with this DIY coin holder that mounts on the wall!

13 Rare Pennies of the Twentieth Century 1. 1908-S Indian Cent 2. 1909-S Indian Cent 3. 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent 4. 1914-D Lincoln Cent 5. 1909-S Lincoln Cent 6. 1922 No "D" Lincoln Cent 7. 1922 No -D-

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