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    The Cost to Make a Nickel: Expense vs. Face Value

    Key takeaways In 2024, the US Mint incurred a loss of $17.7 million from producing nickels, as each nickel costs almost 14 cents to make. This loss was a reduction from the $92.6 million loss in 2023. The purchasing power of a nickel has significantly decreased over time. In 1950, a nickel had the equivalent…

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    Gold IRA: How It Works

    Key takeaways A gold IRA is a retirement account that allows you to hold gold or other precious metals as part of the retirement investment. Gold and other precious metals must meet IRS-prescribed purity requirements to be eligible for placement into the fund. You can experience both the tax benefits of a traditional/Roth IRA and…

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    Platinum Bars vs. Gold Bars

    Gold Bar vs Platinum Bar Facts and Premiums Precious metals have been valued assets for thousands of years. They are one of the few investment assets that are tangible, and thus retain their value against any variances found in fiat currency. There is likely no better way to guard against inflation than through metals like…

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    Most Valuable Dimes Worth Money

    Dimes have been part of the American experience as long as the country has produced coinage. The 10-cent piece has been produced, in one form or another, since 1796 – the first year of production for the newly-created US Mint. During its more than 200 years of service, the dime has undergone many design and…

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    10 Most Valuable Presidential Dollar Coins

    Key Takeaways The most valuable Presidential Dollars are those with minting errors, particularly missing edge lettering, which includes the phrase “E Pluribus Unum,” the mint mark, and the date. The most expensive Presidential Dollar coin is the 2009 SMS William Henry Harrison with missing edge lettering, graded 69/70, which can sell for up to $2,450….

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    2024 Quarter Series Errors: Complete Collectors Guide

    The US Mint’s American Women Quarters Program honors important women that have made significant contributions to American history. The program, which will conclude in 2025, has released 5 new quarters each year since 2022. The quarters themselves are not worth anything more than their face value so far. It remains to be seen if owning…

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    The History of Goldbacks

    As inflation continues to weaken the US dollar, investors across the country are seeking alternative currencies and investments that might retain the value of their wealth. Naturally, gold coins, rounds, and bars are popular vehicles for these kinds of moves. Another investment that has become increasingly favored for this aim are Goldbacks. This alternative currency…

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