Bullion Shark's Coin Blog

Mercury Dimes: History, Values and Key Dates In 1916 the dime, quarter and half dollar were each eligible for a new design, and the Treasury department held a competition to select the winning mot … read more

Exploding Demand for American Silver and Gold Eagles As a result of the pandemic and its effects on the U.S. economy, which resulted in the largest-ever decline in gross domestic product (32.9%) i … read more

Collecting American Quarters The U.S. Mint was founded in 1792 and began striking coins that year. The first quarter dollars were not issued until 1796 because the Spanish-American coins denominat … read more

History of Ancient Roman Coins Ancient coins Ancient coins have been a numismatic favorite for centuries, appealing in particular to those with a strong interest in history. Surprisingly, apart … read more

The U.S. Mint HistoryThe U.S. Mint, which has existed for 228 years, produces circulating coinage, bullion coins, numismatic coins and medals. It is the nation’s sole manufacturer of legal tender coin … read more