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Tribute Coins May Be Pretty -- But They Are a Pretty Bad Investment
12:00PM 1/18/2011
The ads echo the same message -- a coin that's a one-of-a-kind collectible, available right now, to keep forever. But coin experts say that while tribute coins might be pretty, they're not worth much money -- now or ever.
Collectors and consumer advocates say the ads dupe those who don't...
The U.S. Mint unveils new America the Beautiful quarters
3:45PM 3/26/2010
Some change is coming to your spare change.
On April 19, a new quarter will begin to appear in cash registers and lint-filled pockets across the country. George Washington will still grace the front, but the back will feature a picture of Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas. The coin is the...
The quarter-page ad in the New York Times caught my eye: "Final Year Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games Silver Dollar Just Released!"
For as low as $24.95, I could have a silver dollar from Canada -- with a hockey player on it. Since I couldn't make it to Vancouver, it looked like an Olympic...
The new Lincoln pennies are dishonest about Honest Abe
2:00PM 9/23/2008
Extracurriculars, Wealth, Banking, Crime, Family Money, Saving Money
The U.S. Mint is officially the P.T. Barnum of currency. It's addicted to showmanship. Yesterday, in a heartwarmingly goofy ceremony at Washington DC's Lincoln Memorial, an actor dressed as Abe unveiled its four new designs for the penny, all of which will be released in 2009 to commemorate the...
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