Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated in June 2010

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Coin and Currency Collecting

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  • What is the 50 State Quarter Collection and the D.C. and U.S. Territories Collection?
    • The 50 State Quarter Collection was initiated in 1999 and lasted 10 years. There is a quarter for each of the nation's states in the order that they were admitted into the Union. Each quarter was produced for about 10 weeks and never struck again. The State designs are featured on the reverse (tails) of each quarter.
    • The D.C. and U.S. Territories Quarter program was initiated in the beginning of 2009 and lasted until the end of 2009. Six quarters were struck at the U.S. Mint to honor the District of Columbia and the 5 U.S. territories: the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
  • What is the Presidential Dollar Collection?
    • The Presidential Dollar program was initiated in 2007 and honors our Nation's Presidents by issuing $1 coins that feature their images. These dollar coins are released in the order that the Presidents served in office and 4 Presidential Dollar Coins are struck each year at the Philadelphia and Denver Branch of the U.S. Mint.
  • What is the National Park Quarter Program?
    • The National Park Quarter Program was initiated in 2010 and will honor a national park or historic site from each state and territory of the U.S.
  • What is the difference between the State Quarter Collection and the National Park Quarter Collection?
    • The State Quarter Collection honors each state by depicting a major landmark on each of the quarters. The National Park Quarter Program honors a national park or historic site from each of the 50 states, D.C., and the 5 U.S. territories.
  • What is the State $2 Dollar Bill Collection ™?
    • The 50 State $2 Bill Collection honors each of the Nation's states with a major landmark and skyline. The $2 Bills are overlaid and released exclusively by The World Reserve.
  • What Presidential Dollar Coin has recently been released?
    • The most recent President to be featured in the Presidential Dollar Program is Franklin Pierce; our 14th President. Please visit our Presidential Dollar Coin Release Schedule for past and future releases.
  • When will the next National Park Quarter be released?
    • The Yosemite National Park Quarters will be released in July of 2010.
  • How many American Eagle Silver Dollars make a complete collection?
    • The American Eagle Silver Dollars were introduced in 1986 under President Ronald Reagan. A complete collection consists of 25 Silver Dollars; 1 from each year of the program (1986-2010).
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Coin and Currency Collecting

  • What is the obverse of a coin?
    • The obverse of a coin is the "heads" side of a coin. It typically contains the coins main image.
  • What is the reverse of a coin?
    • The reverse of a coin is the "tails" side of a coin.
  • What Mints are coins struck at?
    • Currently, coins are struck at the Philadelphia Mint, Denver Mint, San Francisco Mint, and the West Point.
  • What is a proof coin?
    • Proof coins are distinguished by their clarity in detail, mirrorlike finish, and frosted design. Proof is a method of manufacture.
  • What do MS 60 and MS 70 mean?
    • Mint State 60. These coins show no trace of wear but may display few contact marks or spots. Mint State 70 coins are in perfect condition and show no trace of wear. It is the finest quality available.
  • What does Choice Uncirculated mean?
    • Choice Uncirculated coins are in MS 65 condition and are above average. They contain very few contact marks.
  • What does Never-Circulated mean?
    • Never-Circulated coins can have contact or "bag" marks, which are minor abrasions from contact with other coins during the minting process and during handling and storage in U.S. Government sealed bags.
  • What is the proper way to handle coins?
    • You should handle your Coins with soft cotton gloves. This will protect the surfaces and design elements of the coins from the damaging salts, acids and oils in fingers of palms which can be corrosive to coins over time. Coins should always be held by their edges between thumb and forefinger. Holding your coin over a soft surface, such as a clean, dry towel, is also a good idea. The soft surface is less likely to damage a dropped coin than a hard table or desk top.
  • What should I use to clean my coins?
    • The World Reserve Monetary Exchange. Cleaning can permanently damage a coin's surface, thereby reducing and possibly totally destroying its numismatic value. An expert can easily spot a cleaned coin and will usually stay clear of it.
  • What denominations of currency are in use today?
    • $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100.
  • Is the $2 Bill still in circulation?
    • Yes the $2 Bill is still in circulation but is not requested to be printed as often as other denominations.
  • What is the series date on currency?
    • The series date on currency changes when there is a change in the Secretary of the Treasury, the Treasurer of the United States, or a new design is introduced. The year the currency was printed is not displayed on any note.
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