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Identifying American Silver Coins

In times of economic instability people often turn to precious metals like Gold and Silver to protect their wealth. Up to 1976 the United States had coins minted for circulation containing Silver, and these...

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The History of Coins;dimes through quarters

I hope you are all enjoying this series on the history of United States coins. If you haven't seen the first two hubs in this series,here are the links: History of Coins-Half pennies to pennies History...

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Five uses for an old dish

I developed my thing for old dishes and mismatched china when I was five years old. My mother was in charge of the church rummage sale. It was held in my school's cafeteria. Table after table of dishes,...

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Tricky Job Interviews - Are They Necessary in 2010?

(photos public domain) The employment system seems an adversarial process, like playing Russian Roulette Chess with explosive chessmen, or Spy vs. Spy with deadly weapons but no cartoon resurrection. To...

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coin star

at one time or the other most of us had some spare change,in a jar,in a bottle,or in a shoes box,and we also have the paper wrapper for pennies,nickles,dimes,and quarters sometimes we change them at the...

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Ode to Woolworths

Photograph originally taken by C. Ford, Author: secretlondon - (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Image%3AWoolworths_shop_frontage.jpg) Woolworths (affectionately known as "Woolies") was first...

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The history of coins-2 cent thru the nickel

Do to the great response I have received from The history of pennies,I have decided to keep installments coming. All the coins I am listing are from the United States.There are many collectable,"foreign"...

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Silver Roosevelt Dime

If you would like a more general article discussing all American Silver coins then I have another article available here. The Roosevelt Dime, also known as "Roosies" and "Velts" more loosely, is a common...

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How To Gift Wrap On A Dime - With Items Found Around Your Home.

I have always held the opinion that the presentation of a gift is just as important as the gift itself. Realistically, since gift-givers have already spent a significant amount of money on the gift itself...

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A London visit on the cheap: 5 free family activities

London is quite an expensive city. But don't despair! There are also a lot of things to do in London which can be great fun for a family outing, and yet are free. "You find no man, at all intellectual, who is willing to leave London. No, Sir, when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford."

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