Table of Contents May 2010
The Eagles Have Crash-Landed
The American Eagle programs suffered some recent setbacks, but the Mint can still get them back on track
By Tom DeLorey
Silver’s Turn to Shine?
As gold becomes more expensive, collectors are turning to silver as a cheaper alternative
By Dom Yanchunas
Profiles in Coinage: The Morgan Dollar
The coin has always been a popular collectible, but it was never well-liked in commerce
By Ed Reiter
Coin Capsule: 1971
Efforts to end the Vietnam War continued, and Walt Disney World opened its doors
By Tom Toolen
Breaking the Golden Bond
President Nixon’s decision to sever the tie between gold and the U.S. dolalr still affects our economy today
By R.W. Julian
Presidential Dollars: Franklin Pierce
Politically and personally, Pierce’s life was full of failure and tragedy
By Ron Meyer
Jane Pierce
The reclusive first lady was deeply religious and despised 19th-century politics
By Ron Meyer
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