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The Story Behind One of America's Most Familiar Coins

The Story Behind One of America's Most Familiar Coins

The Washington quarter, a staple of American currency, has undergone significant changes since its introduction in 1932. Originally designed to com...

From Silver to Clad: The Evolution of the Washington Quarter

From Silver to Clad: The Evolution of the Washington Quarter

currency, has undergone significant material changes since its introduction in 1932. Originally minted in silver, the quarter transitioned to a cop...

The First U.S. Mint That Forged a Nation's Identity

The First U.S. Mint That Forged a Nation's Identity

The Philadelphia Mint, established in 1792, was the first national mint in the United States. Its architectural design and operational setup were c...

The Quarter That Has Defined U.S. Coinage Since 1932

The Quarter That Has Defined U.S. Coinage Since 1932

The Washington quarter, a mainstay of American currency, serves as more than just a medium of exchange. Since its inception in 1932, the quarter ha...

Why "In God We Trust" Still Sparks Debate Today

Why "In God We Trust" Still Sparks Debate Today

"In God We Trust" is a phrase that holds significant historical and cultural weight in the United States. Officially adopted as the national motto ...

Exclusive-Japan to announce Tokyo, Washington took joint action on yen, sources say

Exclusive-Japan to announce Tokyo, Washington took joint action on yen, sources say

TOKYO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama will announce on Monday that Tokyo and Washington took joint action in the currency market to arrest the yen's slide to 40-year lows, two Japanese government officials told Reuters.

On This Day: Construction Began on America's First National Mint in 1792

On This Day: Construction Began on America's First National Mint in 1792

The Philadelphia Mint holds a significant place in American history as the first national mint of the United States. Established in 1792, it was a ...

Trump-branded commemorative passports will become available across the US

Trump-branded commemorative passports will become available across the US

Americans outside the nation’s capital will soon be able to get limited-edition U.S. passports that feature a picture of President Donald Trump and celebrate America’s 250th birthday

History of Japan's intervention in currency markets

History of Japan's intervention in currency markets

TOKYO, July 31 (Reuters) - The yen jumped suddenly against the dollar on Thursday after what market sources said was official yen buying in New York hours, coordinated with intervention by South Korea.

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Bridges on Alexander Hamilton's rise from immigrant to founding father

Bridges on Alexander Hamilton's rise from immigrant to founding father

In his latest Texas history column, Ken Bridges launches a two-part series exploring Alexander Hamilton's rise to prominence in America's founding.

Rare joint currency intervention sends strong message to markets

Rare joint currency intervention sends strong message to markets

By Ankur Banerjee, Yena Park and Samuel Indyk SEOUL/SINGAPORE/LONDON, July 31 (Reuters) - Japan and South Korea both stepped in to buy their currencies on Thursday, sources and analysts said, while signs of U.S. support grew on Friday in a rare coordinated intervention that marks an escalation in

Yen remains under pressure after BOJ keeps rates unchanged

Yen remains under pressure after BOJ keeps rates unchanged

By Jiaxing Li and Ankur Banerjee HONG KONG, July 31 (Reuters) - The yen stayed under pressure on Friday after the Bank of Japan held rates steady, paring some of the sharp gains sparked by coordinated intervention overnight as markets tested Tokyo's resolve to support the sagging currency.