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The United States Mint is pleased to offer this new,
educational set for those who are just beginning to explore the world of
coin collecting. Coin collecting is a fascinating hobby with a language
all its own, and the informative booklet offered with the set provides a
helpful introduction to this exciting hobby.
To highlight the coin
manufacturing process, this set includes a one-cent planchet, a pair of
circulating one-cent coins, a pair of satin-finish uncirculated dimes and
a proof-condition half-dollar. For more information about ordering this
set, visit our
Online
Catalog.
The
West Virginia quarter dollar is the
35th coin to be released in the
50 State Quarters®
Program. The design chosen to represent West Virginia is one that
combines the natural physical beauty of the State and the triumph of the
human intellect exemplified by the engineering wonder that is the New
River Gorge Bridge.
The West Virginia quarter comes in bags and
rolls. Each bag is filled with West Virginia quarters struck on the main
production floors at the United States Mint at Philadelphia and Denver.
Each two-roll set consists of quarters from the United States Mint at
Philadelphia and Denver. Visit the United States Mint's
Online
Store to purchase this set today!
Hearken back to the cold November when Lewis and Clark
first viewed the Pacific Ocean! This "Ocean in View" will be an ocean for
you when you see this historic sight turn up in your change...and, as this
month's
Coin
of the Month, Goldie is happy to fill you in on some of the details
that make this moment in history so crucial and memorable.
Between November 1 and 18, you can find a page devoted to
veterans, Veterans Day, and veterans coins on the United States Mint
H.I.P. Pocket Change™ Web site. The page helps you find various coins and
medals around the site that relate to veterans. And, in honor of the
Marine Corps 230th anniversary in 2005, there's a fun quiz to test your
Marine Corps IQ. Look for the Veterans Day icon on the home page, or
Click
Here! 
Question: Should I clean the coins in my
collection?
Answer: You may be tempted to shine
them up, but you should proceed with caution. Most of the time, cleaning
coins reduces their value. If you absolutely must remove some dirt, use
good-quality mild soap and water. Once you've washed the coin, pat it dry
with a soft towel. Don't brush or rub it, which can scratch the coin's
delicate surface. Believe it or not, older coins that show the deep
coloration of age are far more desirable than coins whose surfaces have
been marred by improper cleaning.
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