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The Lightest of Collections: Aluminum Coins

omeone once said there are as many ways to collect as there are collectors. As the number of collectors has risen in the past few decades, that expression may not be as true as it once was. However, it can be said that there are certain different series upon which people focus, with some being much more popular than others. For example, the Mercury dimes? Yep, this has long been a collector favorite. Collections of aluminum coins, though? Probably much less popular. But taking a look at this lightweight metal may turn out to be an interesting endeavor. Let’s give it a try.

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