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2013 United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Uncirculated Set

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The 2013 United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Uncirculated Coin Set — a 10-coin set containing five uncirculated quality America the Beautiful Quarters® Program coins minted in Philadelphia and five minted in Denver. The 2013 set honors White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire; Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial in Ohio; Great Basin National Park in Nevada; Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Maryland; and Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota. Plus, value added information about each site. Available today!

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Written by Robert L. Wilson

May 15, 2013 at 8:15 am

2013 America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set | Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial

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The 2013 United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set™ – Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial features one uncirculated quarter from the United States Mint at Philadelphia, one uncirculated quarter from the United States Mint at Denver and one proof quarter from the United States Mint at San Francisco. This set – featuring coins held in a durable plastic card featuring an image of Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial – is available today!

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Written by Robert L. Wilson

May 7, 2013 at 5:07 am

2013 America the Beautiful Quarters® Bags and Rolls | Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial

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In memory of those who fought in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812 — and to celebrate the long-lasting peace among Britain, Canada and the U.S. — the United States Mint is proud to offer the 2013 America the Beautiful Quarter® featuring Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial. The second quarter of 2013 and the 17th overall in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program, this coin is available today!

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Written by Robert L. Wilson

May 3, 2013 at 5:03 am

Payday Money | The Past, Present, Future and Fantastical

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Federation Credit

In these ever tougher economic times, we hear lots of talk about how there are no real jobs, how its hard to make real money, whether we can expect a rise in real incomes and so on. Well, here’s a look at money that doesn’t even pretend to be real.

In the Star Trek universe, Federation credits are mentioned a few times as a unit of currency, but never actually seen. Sometimes it’s inferred that money itself is no longer used in the bright future overseen by the United Federation of Planets. On other occasions, some goods and services are said to cost a certain number of credits, while some alien planets seem to have their own monetary systems. Here’s an artist impression of what Federation currency might look like.

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2013 United States Mint Proof Set

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The much-anticipated 2013 United States Mint Proof Set is here – complete with 14 coins in proof quality, each bearing the “S” mint mark of the United States Mint at San Francisco! Included are four Presidential $1 Coins, five coins from the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program, one Native American $1 Coin, one Kennedy half-dollar, one Roosevelt dime, one Jefferson nickel and one Lincoln penny. This set is available today!

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Written by Robert L. Wilson

April 29, 2013 at 8:08 am

2013 America the Beautiful Quarters | White Mountain National Forest Bags and Rolls

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The 2013 edition of the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Program honors five more of our country’s most treasured national parks and sites – the first paying tribute to White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. Depicting Mt. Chocorua, the easternmost peak of the Sandwich Ridge, framed by birch trees, this coin is available today!

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Written by Robert L. Wilson

February 6, 2013 at 12:25 pm

2013 United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set

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Explore the beauty of our national sites with the 2013 United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set.

The 2013 edition features quarters with reverse designs honoring White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire; Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial in Ohio; Great Basin National Park in Nevada; Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Maryland; and Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota. Each quarter bears the “S” mint mark of the United States Mint at San Francisco. Available today!

Enjoy the beauty of our national sites on our new packaging too!

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2013 United States Mint Birth Set

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THE 2013 BIRTH SET IS HERE!

A popular item in 2012, The United States Mint is proud to again offer something unique to celebrate the arrival of a newborn – the 2013 Birth Set. Featuring five 2013-dated proof quality coins, space for a welcome message, the day/time of birth, length/weight of the baby, a photograph and a capsule for a lock of the baby’s hair, it’s the perfect gift to commemorate a new addition. Available today!

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Written by Robert L. Wilson

January 16, 2013 at 8:16 am

2013 United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set

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Explore the country while starting or expanding your collection with the 2013 United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set available today! Now see the beauty of our national sites on our new packaging too!

The 2013 edition features the fourth release of five quarters in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program. In 2013, the sites featured are White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire, Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial in Ohio, Great Basin National Park in Nevada, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Maryland and Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota. Each quarter bears the “S” mint mark of the United States Mint at San Francisco. Available Today!

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2012 First Spouse One-Half Ounce Gold Coin | Frances Cleveland (Second Term)

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The fourth released in 2012, the Frances Cleveland (second term) First Spouse Gold Coin features an obverse (heads) image of Mrs. Harrison, while the reverse (tails) depicts an event emblematic of Mrs. Cleveland’s popularity with the public. Offered in proof and uncirculating qualities, this coin
is available today!

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