America’s love affair with coins started back in 1792 when the first U.S. Mint was established by the government in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Since that time, a wide variety of coins have circulated throughout the country including pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters and even some denominations that are not as familiar in modern times. Half-dollar and dollar coins are rarely seen outside of a collector’s group, and half-cent, two-cent and three-cent pieces haven’t been produced since the late 1800s. Learn more fascinating facts about some of the oldest coins in existence. Continue reading “Fascinating Facts About the Oldest Coins in Existence”