Understanding Coin Symbolism and Design

 
 

Understanding Coin Symbolism and Design

While coins have long played an essential role in currency and commerce, they also serve as an insightful glimpse into the past. Each coin design, from ancient Greece all the way to the modern era should be viewed as a miniature artifact highlighting the culture’s key beliefs and values. Whether chosen for the obverse or … Continued

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Why Did the U.S. Stop Using Silver Certificate Currency?

Ever wanted to know why the United States stopped using silver certificates as currency? Get up-to-date information and reliable answers to your bullion and precious metals related questions here at ModernCoinMart’s Complete Bullion Resource Center.

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Can silver be used as a currency?

Ever wanted to know if silver can be used as currency? Get up-to-date information and reliable answers to your bullion and precious metals related questions here at ModernCoinMart’s Complete Bullion Resource Center.

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Can gold be used as a currency?

Are you wanting to learn if gold can be used as a currency? Get up-to-date information and reliable answers to your bullion and precious metals related questions here at ModernCoinMart’s Complete Bullion Resource Center.  

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Who is on the Bill?

Have you ever wondered who is on the bill? We’re addressing the faces on U.S. bills both in and out of circulation and how they got there. Overview of the Bill The U.S. has gone through several currency denominations that have been printed, circulated, and/or discontinued. Currently, the seven U.S. paper denominations still in use … Continued

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What is a Goldback?

A Goldback is a voluntary, non-dollar, complementary currency. Goldbacks are gold foil notes that are crafted with.999 fine gold paint on Aurum, a plastic film designed to hold the gold paint and be durable. The Aurum covering adds an extra level of protection so that the gold foil notes can be easily held and admired. Goldbacks each … Continued

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