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Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

I'm a roller coaster junkie, a weather enthusiast, a frequent traveler, and a numismatist. My love for coins began when I was 11 years old. I primarily collect and study U.S. coins produced during the 20th century. I'm a member of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) and the Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG). I've also been studying meteorology and watching weather patterns for years. I enjoy sharing little-known facts and fun stuff about coins, weather, travel, health, food, and living green... on a budget. I work from home full-time as a journalist, reporter, and author.

2025 nickel values are likely to increase if the U.S. nickel goes away as projected -- like the penny. Find out how much your 2025 nickels are worth today!

Are they getting rid of the nickel? Here's the story behind the end of the nickel.

Find out HOW MUCH it costs to make a US nickel, WHEN they'll stop making nickels, and WHAT WILL CHANGE for consumers when they get rid of nickels.

The 2025 gold Sacagawea dollar celebrates the 25th anniversary of the golden dollar.

The 2025 Sacagawea gold dollar honors the 25th anniversary of the first Sacagawea golden dollar struck in 2000. Why the 2025 gold dollar coins are so unique

Wondering the BEST place to travel to see the MOST colorful leaves in 2025? As a weather bug, here's how I find the best fall foliage worth traveling to every year!

Looking for the best fall foliage map for 2025? We reviewed the top 5 fall color trackers to help you find peak autumn leaves and plan the perfect leaf-peeping trip.

Do leaves change color in Florida? Yes! Autumn in Florida can be quite colorful. As a Florida native, I'll tell you when & where to see the best fall colors in Florida.

1975 Kennedy half dollars aren't rare or valuable. They simply don't exist, and that's why you can't find them.

You will NEVER find a 1975 Kennedy half dollar. But you MAY have a bunch of Kennedy half dollars that were made in 1975! The story behind this unique coin.

Tips for building a 20th century type coin set is a collection of coins which includes one of each design from each denomination the United States produced between 1900 and 1999. It's a fun -- and relatively simple -- way to collect U.S. coins.

As the first small penny in the U.S., the Flying Eagle cent was minted from 1856 to 1858. See which Flying Eagle cents are rare, and the current value of Flying Eagle cents.

Gift ideas that just about any budding coin collector would enjoy. And you don't even need to leave your home to buy them because online shopping sites and coin dealers have all of these!

The young coin collector needs a way to store their coin collection. But sometimes young collectors need supplies that are particularly suitable for their little hands, desire for fun, and tendency for mishandling. What do you buy for the young person's coin collection? Here are some ideas.

Thinking of buying old coin collecting supplies such as books, folders, albums, or display cases? A coin expert's opinion before you buy used coin supplies.

When should you buy a high-priced coin microscope? And when is it best to simply stick with the trusty 5X magnifying glass you almost certainly already have? Here's the scoop.

The Barber quarter is also called the Liberty Head Quarter. Find out the 1965, 1985, and 2005 historic values of Barber quarters.

Native American coins have been part of US currency since 1859. All about Indian Head pennies, Buffalo nickels, and dollar coins featuring Native Americans.

The first coin of any coin series is always among the most collected, so it's no surprise that first-year coins are tops on many coin collectors' want lists!

Looking to lessen your coin collecting budget? Try your hand at completing these 7 coin sets for less than $10 each.

I'm holding the box to the Sainlogic SA3 portable personal home weather station, which I review in this article.

The Sainlogic SA3 Weather Station is a great choice for amateur weather watchers seeking home weather reports... see why!