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The Mutilated Coin Redemption Program is a program of the United States Mint that allows holders of damaged United States coins to exchange them for usable money . Some clients redeem large quantities (tons) of coins that are recovered from scrapping, vehicle recycling, and car shredding operations overseas.
Before 1990, all US coin dies were subject to mint mark errors resulting from the preparation of the dies. The mint mark was hammered into the die manually sometimes causing a die to have a doubling. In the minting process this would create a series of coins with a distinct of slight doubling of the mint mark.
Such coins are damaged (gouged, scraped, etched, mutilated, flattened) after the final strike, either accidentally or deliberately. If damage occurs at the mint after the minting process, for example in subsequent automated handling, it is still considered post-mint damage.
The United States Mint has minted numerous commemorative coins to commemorate persons, places, events, and institutions since 1848. Many of these coins are not intended for general circulation, but are still legal tender. [ 1] The mint also produces commemorative medals, which are similar to coins but do not have a face value, and therefore are ...
Coins of the United States dollar – aside from those of the earlier Continental currency – were first minted in 1792. New coins have been produced annually and they comprise a significant aspect of the United States currency system. Circulating coins exist in denominations of 1¢ (i.e. 1 cent or $0.01), 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢, and $1.00.
Available. Obverse. Reverse. 50¢. National Purple Heart Hall of Honor half dollar [5] A military figure with an amputated leg on crutches and the words "ALL GAVE SOME" [5] A boy holding the dress cap of an enlisted Marine with the silhouette of a Marine behind him and the words "SOME GAVE ALL" [5] Cu: 92%. Ni: 8%.
Website. www .usmint .gov. The United States Mint is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury responsible for producing coinage for the United States to conduct its trade and commerce, as well as controlling the movement of bullion. [ 1] The U.S. Mint is one of two U.S. agencies that manufactures physical money.
In the highest mint grade, this coin sells for around $141,000. 2007-S John Adams Proof: This coin has “zero flaws” and is expected to become rarer in the future, according to CoinValueLookup ...