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I've Always Wondered ...

How does the U.S. Mint decide how many coins to produce each year?

by Janet Nguyen

Jan 27, 2022

Billions of coins entered circulation in 2021 alone. But the pandemic has slowed supply and created demand.

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Datebook

A closer look at the penny. (A really close look).

by Michelle Philippe

Feb 11, 2014

Marketplace Datebook for February 12, 2014

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