Penny of Triumph

Happy Memorial Day, everyone! Today, I wanted to share a special 1945 encased penny I received from my coin enthusiast friend and mentor last week. As we wrapped up our monthly coffee meetup, he dug into his pocket and said, “Here, give this to your kid.” Curious, I asked, “What is it?” He jokingly replied,
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Victory with Dryer Coins!

Good morning, everyone! I received an email from a friend who was curious about some coins he found, thinking they might be “fake dimes.” After a brief moment of confusion, I did some investigating. It turns out these coins are completely genuine and even have their own name! These are coins that accidentally get left
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Is This the Tiniest Coin in the World?

Say hello to my new little treasure—a 1½ Pence coin from Great Britain, dating back to 1836! It’s the smallest coin I’ve ever come across, and it’s absolutely adorable! I’ve decided she’s a “she.” 🙂 I traded for it at $27, though its value stands around $33 in “Very Fine” condition. Since picking it up,
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