The Washington Mint has pioneered a technology that allows us to strike pure silver Proofs as large as 30 square inches and as heavy as four troy ounces (over a quarter pound). With this technology, we are able to strike the most exceptional replicas of U.S. currency. Currency Proofs are such satisfying collector’s items because […]

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The Washington Mint name has become synonymous with quality and premium service among numismatists worldwide. Since 1981, we’ve built our business from a small medallion-producing mint, with a specialty in Presidential medallions, to a reliable and respected source for rare coins, U.S. Mint Proof Sets, U.S. Mint Uncirculated Sets, State Quarters, and coin and currency […]

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A bullion coin is a minted coin that is not for circulation. It is created for collection and investment purposes. And unlike most other coins that are valued by a number of factors (rarity, condition, age, and limited mintage), the bullion is valued by its weight in a specific precious metal.
The Platinum American Eagle Bullion […]

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Ever since 1986, when the U.S. Mint originally struck the ever-popular and renowned U.S. Silver Eagle Dollar, the coin has been a highly pursued object of desire. It is one of the best selling silver coins in the world. Its attractiveness is enhanced by its affordability, making it an easy and satisfying choice for […]

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The use of maps can add a whole new dimension to coin collecting. Coins are such a good way to learn geography and history. The truth is, increased knowledge of history and geography just happen with coin collecting, whether you intend it to or not. This is why coin collecting is such a perfect hobby […]

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Coin collecting, the systematic gathering, organizing, and study of coins, has a long and passionate history. For a long time, archaeologists believed that coin collecting began during the Italian Renaissance. But there is growing evidence that coins were in treasured collections as early as the ancient Greeks and Romans. Now, numismatics is very popular. Its […]

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During the Silver Age, Marvel Comics emerged as one of the top two comics publishers, along with DC. It was during this time that such superheroes as Spiderman, the Fantastic Four and the X-Men were developed. Marvel’s superheroes have become recognized around the world thanks to movies, video games and various collectibles. […]

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Silver Age comics were a true renaissance in terms of the way comics were made. Some of today’s most popular superheroes came from this era, and many of the most famous artists also developed their skills during this time. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby are just two examples of the people who pushed […]

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Batman is second only to Superman in popularity, and has been one of the top comic superheroes for almost as long as the Man of Steel. The Caped Crusader first appeared in Detective Comics #27, and has been a collector’s mainstay ever since. Several films, numerous video games, and countless collectibles have all […]

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Superman has been the world’s most popular superhero for over 60 years, and single-handedly pushed the comic book into the popular consciousness. Ever since his first appearance in Action Comics #1, people around the world have been following his adventures as he fights to protect the greater good. During that time, movies, novels, […]

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