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Have you ever wondered who designed your favorite U.S. coins? Take a look at the artists behind Americas beautiful coinage, and discover what changes were made through the years!

ModernCoinMart is proud to sell the 2016 Proof American Silver Eagles. 2016 is a major year for Proof American Silver Eagle series. Not only does 2016 mark the 30th anniversary, but the "30th ANNIVERSARY" is actually struck onto the coin with incused edge lettering! This unique feature and important date is not something collectors should miss out on.

Marvel fans all over America are excited for Captain America's 75th Anniversary happening in 2016. To commemorate this exciting event, a statue of Captain America is going to be unveiled in Brooklyn, his hometown. In addition to this monumental unveiling, ModernCoinMart is carrying special commemoratives! 

Have you ever been interested in the wide field of numismatics known as "Ancients?" These historically-rich coins range from late issues of the Byzantines Empire to the first coins ever struck. With a ancient coins rapidly growing in popularity, there has never been a better time to add these authentic coins to your collection. 

Ask any group of coin enthusiasts what their favorite ancient coin to collect is, most will eagerly tell you that it is the Silver Owl Tetradrachm of Athens. This coin was well-known during Ancient times and still stands as a relic of Ancient Greece. For the collector who would like to add one to their own collection, ModernCoinMart offers many fine examples just for you!

Many coin collections were started after a unique coin was found in someone's pocket change. You may have seen your grandfather or father weeding through their change, or maybe you even do it yourself! Although this is a method of collecting that is rarely seen anymore, the opportunity is still there. What valuable coins could you find in your change?

In a time of much uncertainty, Coins of Hope are working to unify the people of Europe for a common cause while inspiring the rest of the world. A movement of courage, creativity and conviction, 2 Euro coins are circulating throughout Europe to bring lost children home.

Coin certification is a relatively recent addition to the coin collectors arsenal. It can provide plenty of advantages over housing your coins in their original mint packaging. ModernCoinMart offers plenty of professionally graded coins, but what exactly are the advantages of buying graded coins?