Coins There are many guide books available, but the only one
I, or anyone I've ever known, have used is the Red Book.
Still, after reviewing the product
page, feel free to browse similar titles as well. Also, there's really no need to update annually, every
two to three years is sufficient for keeping tabs on your collection.
Numismatics has always enjoyed
steady popularity over the years, with spikes in interest and activity
occurring when major changes are implemented by the
U.S. Mint. A couple of examples from recent history include:
1959 - The penny gets a new Lincoln Memorial
reverse, replacing the Wheat Ears used for the prior 50 years.
1965 - Silver coins are replaced with copper
cored Clad Coinage.
The current mintage of attractive state quarters, with
dual mints from Philadelphia and Denver, is introducing newcomers to
collecting and piquing the interest of veterans as well.
Paper Money Perhaps the permanence of metal is a factor, but it
seems that coins have much more appeal than bills - to me at least.
The $2 Bill is an interesting
phenomena though. Current college students can't remember the 1976
issue, though their parents will remember that and the previous issue
from the 60s as well. Regardless of issue date, many people may have
never seen one in change at all, even though
The Bureau of
Engraving and Printing claims there is more than $1,000,000,000 in
$2 notes out there!
