Coin Basics
The flat, round object used as money that you're collecting.
Coin
This U.S. coin is worth one cent.
Penny
A coin that is no longer being made is called this.
Discontinued
Abraham Lincoln was the first real person on a U.S. coin with its 1909 redesign.
Penny
A person who collects coins is called this.
Numismatist
The edge, face, and reverse are all parts of this object.
This U.S. coin has a bison and President Jefferson on it (depending on the year).
This term refers to a coin's level of wear or shine.
Condition
This is the animal commonly featured on the back of the nickel.
Buffalo/ Bison
Coin collectors often use these to protect and display their coins.
Coin Flips
The side of the coin with the main image, usually a person, is called this.
Face
George Washington appears on this coin.
Quarter
A coin that has never been in circulation and has no wear is called this.
Uncirculated
This popular 50-state coin program ran from 1999 to 2008.
State Quarters/ Commemorative Coins Program
This term means a coin is rare and valued by collectors.
The mint mark on a coin tells you this.
Where the coin was made
This half-dollar coin commonly features what President?
John F. Kennedy
A mistake made during the minting process is called this.
In 1943, U.S. pennies were made from this metal instead of copper.
Steel
Collectors often organize coins by year, mint mark, and this.
Denomination
This precious element was often used in older dimes and quarters.
Silver
The U.S. Mint made this large dollar coin featuring Sacagawea.
Sacagawea Dollar
This grading term describes coins with the highest level of detail and shine, often near perfect.
Mint
The U.S. once issued this coin worth 20 cents, but it was quickly discontinued.
20-cent piece
This U.S. government agency produces coins.
U.S. Mint