How Much Do My Coins Weigh?
The weight of any coin depends upon three factors: diameter, thickness, and material composition. As such, coins made out of different materials, having different thicknesses, and different diameters will weigh…
How to Detect Counterfeit Coins
The art and deception of counterfeiting coins have been around since ancient artisans first minted coins in 600BC. Initially, people counterfeited coins to deceive merchants and citizens with the fake…
What Is Fractional Currency?
Fractional currency is United States paper money that has a face value of less than one dollar. Also known as “shinplasters” because of the small face value they eventually became…