Jefferson nickels with Full Steps details are relatively scarce — and they’re quite valuable! See exactly what Full Steps nickels are, how much they’re worth, whether they’re rare or not, how to find Full Steps Jefferson nickels for cheap, and tips for collecting them.
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Coin Collecting 101
What Are Counterstamped Coins? Do People Collect Them? How Much Are They Worth?
Found a coin with an odd marking on it? It might be a counterstamp! This article will tell you what counterstamped coins are, why they exist, and how much they’re worth.
Scarce Coins vs. Rare Coins: What’s The Difference?
The terms “scarce” and “rare” can be confusing when understanding coin rarity. This article clears up the confusion between scarce U.S. coins vs. rare U.S. coins — with examples and coin rarity charts. Rare vs. scarce coins are explained in detail. You will see the major differences between rare U.S. coins and scarce U.S. coins – with examples and coin rarity charts.
What Is A Privy Mark On A Coin? What Do Privy Marks On U.S. Coins Mean?
Maybe you saw the V75 mark on a W quarter… or some other unusual mark on a different coin. Do you know what it means? Here’s what a privy mark on U.S. coins means. Plus, how much coins with privy marks are worth!
Rare U.S. Coins
What Are Cheerios Pennies? How Much Is A 2000 Cheerios Penny Worth?
In early 2000, special Lincoln pennies were included inside 10 million boxes of Cheerios cereal. Many of the Cheerios pennies feature a “Wide AM” reverse that is quite scarce! See how much these special 2000 Wide AM pennies are worth + how much a “regular” 2000 Cheerios penny is worth.
What Is A Cheerios Dollar Coin? Why Are These 2000 Sacagawea Dollars Worth More Than $5,000 Apiece?
Have you ever seen a special Cheerios dollar coin? Cheerios dollars are known as pattern coins — they’re rare and valuable!
A List Of All U.S. Silver Coins By Denomination + The Most Valuable Silver Coins (And How Much They’re Worth)
In this article you will find (1) A complete list of U.S. coins made of silver by denomination. (2) A list of the most valuable silver coins by denomination. (3) The dates that the metal composition changed for each U.S. coin denomination throughout the years. Everything you want to know about silver nickels, silver dimes, silver quarters, silver half dollars, silver dollars, and even silver pennies!
Coin Values
1943 Nickels Are Silver & Worth A Lot Of Money! (Some Are Worth $15,000+) …See How Much Yours Is Worth Here
How much is a 1943 nickel worth? All 1943 nickels are worth more than face value — because they’re made from silver! See exactly how much a 1943-P nickel, 1943-D nickel, and 1943-S nickel are worth today. Plus, a list of 1943 nickel errors to look for.
Have A 1941 Nickel? See How Much It’s Worth (Some 1941 Nickels Are Worth More Than $10,000!)
How rare and valuable are 1941 Jefferson nickels? Which features do the most valuable 1941 nickels have? You’ll find all of the answers to your 1941 nickel questions right here!
Fun With Coins
Fun With Coins: 5 Ways That A Coin Collection Will Cure Your Cabin Fever When You’re Stuck Indoors
Stuck indoors? Here are lots of fun things to do with coins to make the time fly by quickly! Even if you don’t have a coin collection and haven’t considered collecting coins in the past, these are ways to have fun with coins THAT YOU ALREADY HAVE while you’re stuck inside bored.
Get A Job In Coins! Here’s How I Was Able To Find A Job In The Coin Industry… And You Can, Too
Want to get a job in the coin industry? I can help you! I’m a longtime coin collector and I’ve led a numismatic career with LOTS of fun numismatic jobs since 2006. I’m going to help you start your coin job search with the goal of finding U.S. Mint jobs and other numismatic jobs — where you can put your love of coins to work on a full- or part-time basis. Start here to find a job working with coins!
Explore & Discover Coin Collecting Starter Set From The U.S. Mint: An Excellent Gift For Young Coin Collectors
I recently found a great coin collecting starter set for young coin collectors. See why I like the US Mint’s Explore & Discover Kit and why it’s such a great gift for kids!
Coin Myths, Trivia, And Facts
What Are Coins Made Of In The US? What Is Paper Money Made Of? Here Are The Surprising Answers!
What is money made of in the United States? Specifically, what are coins made of? And what is paper money made of? Silver coins aren’t made from silver, nickels aren’t made from nickel, and lots more surprising facts about what money is made from in the United States!
Get Rid Of The Penny? Here’s Why It’s Time To Eliminate The One-Cent Coin In The United States
Is it time to get rid of the penny and the one-cent denomination in the U.S.? Yes! See how getting rid of the penny in the United States will save taxpayers money AND help coin collecting become an even more popular hobby.
Have A Coin With No Mintmark? See Why There Are No Mint Marks On Coins Dated 1965, 1966, And 1967
The US Mint did not produce any coins with a mintmark from 1965-1967. Silver was also removed from coins during this time, and proof sets and mint sets were not produced either. It wasn’t until 1968 that mintmarks, proof sets, and mint sets returned to normal. See why 1965 coins, 1966 coins, and 1967 coins are different, and what’s so unique about 1968 coins.
