Hello, This week I decided to pick up where I left off with some fun coin facts, a few weeks ago. Since I had a few questions since then, I never did get back to that list.

The problem is, I kind of forgot where I was and am thinking I was either on number 6, or 11. I've tried to find my last column but am having a hard time.

Well, none of this looks very familiar so I hope this is new material. I got it from usmint.gov. From there, there are links to other parts of the website that tell these fascinating facts about coins. I guess that's why they call it fun coin facts.

This is interesting for all ages because, even though it is supposed to be for kids, it's also a good source for anyone just getting into coins.

OK, here I go and I hope this is not a repeat. If it is, just forgive me please!

6. In 1694, copper elephants lured people to America... How? That year, England minted "Elephant Tokens"—two half pennies meant to increase interest in the colonies. On the reverse one penny said, "God Preserve New England"; the other, "God Preserve Carolina and the Lord Proprietors."

7. You can hold a Ferris wheel in the palm of your hand... How? It's easier than you might think. So is turning cartwheels with your fingers. Both "Ferris wheel" and "cartwheel" are nicknames for silver dollars!

8. Long before the 1999 quarter, there was another New Jersey coin... What was it? The "New Jersey Cent." This copper coin was minted from 1786 to 1788—more than 200 years before the New Jersey quarter became the third coin in the 50 State Quarters® Program.

9. Honest, you'd be lucky to have a silly head! Here's why... "Silly Head" is the popular name for a U.S. cent minted in 1839. The coin got this nickname because most people thought the picture of Miss Liberty on the obverse (front) looked silly.

10. At one time, people used ant noses to buy food and clothes in China... It's true—in 600 B.C. China, people used ant noses to buy food and clothes. "Ant Nose" is one name for the copper money they used. (In case you're wondering, these coins are bigger than the name suggests!)

Well, that's it for this time. All of these little facts had pictures of coins beside them too. So if you get a chance to check it out, you can see more than what I put in the column this time.

Thank you for reading Coin Corner and I might have a surprise the next time. You will have to just wait and see.