Roosevelt Dime Value Guide: See How Much Roosevelt Dimes Are Worth From 1946-Present

New Roosevelt dimes have been added to circulation every year since 1946. Some of these dimes are worth tens -- even hundreds -- of dollars. See which ones in this list, which includes rare Roosevelt dime values. Also, if you have any 2009 dimes, you might want to hold onto them -- because there's a good chance the 2009 Roosevelt dime will eventually become scarce (what is known as a key date coin).

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What is a Cull Coin? Value & 5 Reasons to Buy

Do you have any damaged coins or coins with an excessive amount of wear? These are generally called cull coins. Not only are they relatively easy to find -- they're also cheap coins to buy! Here's more about these types of coins, what they're worth, and why they may be a good fit for your collection.

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Is Melamine Sponge Toxic? Facts & How It Cleans

Of all the different sponges I've used, the melamine foam sponge is the one I use most often in our house with 3 dogs. But I still get questions from curious readers about the safety of melamine foam -- on skin, with kids, around pets, etc. Here's what you need to know about melamine sponges and how they work.

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50 State Quarters: How to Collect a Complete Set

The U.S. Mint's state quarter program began in 1999 and continued through 2008. In all, 50 statehood quarters were made -- one for each state in the United States. They were released into circulation in the order that the statehoods came into existence. Here's the official list of all 50 state quarters and their release dates. Plus, everything you need to know about collecting the 50 state quarters, and fun ways to save state quarters that you probably haven't thought of!

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The Ultimate Guide to Bicentennial Coin Values (1776-1976)

Hundreds of millions of Bicentennial coins were struck during 1975 and 1976 -- both in the regular copper-nickel clads for circulation and in a 40% silver clad composition for collectors. The silver Bicentennial coins were sold in mint sets and proof sets. These mint sets and proof sets were first sold in 1975 and remained mint offerings into the mid-1980s. The U.S. Mint wound up melting millions of unsold silver Bicentennial coins.

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