Some 1967 coins are worth money — a lot of money.
Granted, while most 1967 coin values aren’t all that high, there are some 1967 pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and half dollars you should definitely hang onto!
In this article, you will learn exactly what to look for on your 1967 coins — so you’ll know which ones you need to keep, and which ones are safe to spend.
Fun Facts About Coins From 1967
The U.S. Mint was maneuvering through a period of change and transition in 1967.
A few years earlier, the United States began experiencing a massive coin shortage. It was primarily driven by rising bullion prices — which led many people to pull 90% silver dimes, quarters, and half dollars from circulation because they were worth more for their intrinsic value than their face value.
To combat the rising silver prices, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a law in 1965 requiring dimes and quarters to be made from a copper-nickel clad composition. Likewise, the half dollar was debased to a 40% silver format.
Also to help deal with the coin shortage, the U.S. Mint temporarily removed mintmarks from coins in order to reduce collecting activity.
The U.S. Mint further redirected its resources by nixing its annual proof set program and mint set program, replacing them with the special mint set (SMS). The SMS set consists of 5 coins — cent through half dollar — with a special mint token as well.
Interestingly, 1967 was the last year of the mintmark moratorium and special mint set production. Mintmarks returned in 1968, as did the issuance of annual proof sets and mint sets.
Most Valuable Coins From The Year 1967
Okay, now let’s talk about the most valuable coins from 1967…
1967 Penny Value
The 1967 Lincoln cent saw a mintage of 3,048,667,100 — making this a very common coin.
It’s getting harder and harder to find these old pennies today because of their copper value. That’s right, the value of the copper inside pennies is now worth more than the face value of the coin — and people are looking for and removing these coins from circulation because of this.
Here’s how much a 1967 penny is worth today:
- Circulated 1967 pennies are worth 2 to 4 cents.
- Uncirculated 1967 pennies are worth 20 to 50 cents.
- The most valuable 1967 penny was graded Mint State-67 Red by Professional Coin Grading Service and fetched $4,945 in a 2008 auction.
- There were also the 1967 SMS pennies. These were packaged in the special mint sets and have a higher-quality finish than regular-issue coins. The 1967 SMS penny is generally worth $1 to $2 each. However, the most valuable 1967 SMS penny was graded Specimen-68 by Professional Coin Grading Service and sold for $5,581 in a 2014 auction.
1967 Nickel Value
The 1967 Jefferson nickel is a common coin, with a production output of 107,325,800. While many of these nickels are falling out of use in circulation due to extensive wear, there are still plenty available among coin collectors.
Here’s how much a 1967 nickel is worth today:
- Worn examples are worth their face value of 5 cents.
- Uncirculated 1967 nickels have a value closer to 30 to 50 cents.
- One of the most valuable 1967 nickels was graded Mint State-67 by Numismatic Guaranty Company sold for $960 in a 2022 auction.
- The 1967 SMS nickels, which came in the 1967 special mint set, also go for decent money. Typical specimens are worth $1 to $2 each, while the most valuable 1967 SMS nickel was graded Mint State-68 Deep Cameo by Professional Coin Grading Service and fetched $6,038 in 2005.
1967 Dime Value
The 1967 Roosevelt dime is a copper-nickel clad coin with a massive output of 2,244,007,320 pieces. Many still turn up in pocket change, and they are common coins.
Here’s how much a 1967 dime is worth today:
- Worn examples are worth their face value of 10 cents each.
- Uncirculated specimens are worth around 50 cents to $1 each.
- The most valuable 1967 dime was graded Mint State-68 Full Bands and hammered for $1,440 in a 2020 auction.
- As for the value of 1967 SMS dimes, most sell for $1 to $2. The most valuable 1967 SMS dime was graded Mint State-68 Deep Cameo by Professional Coin Grading Service and claimed a whopping $9,987.50 in a 2014 auction.
1967 Quarter Value
The 1967 Washington quarter is a widely collected coin that is still commonly seen in pocket change.
Like the dime of the same year, the 1967 quarter is a copper-nickel clad coin and thus does not contain any valuable precious metal. The mintage of 1967 quarters is 1,524,031,848 — well over 1.5 billion.
Here’s how much a 1967 quarter is worth today:
- Worn 1967 quarters are worth only their face value of 25 cents — because the coin is so common and does not contain any silver.
- Uncirculated 1967 quarters have a value of $1 to $2.
- The most valuable 1967 quarter was graded Mint State-68 by Professional Coin Grading Service and notched $8,812.50 in a 2017 auction.
- The 1967 SMS quarter is usually worth $2 to $3 apiece. The most valuable 1967 SMS quarter was graded Specimen-69 Cameo by Professional Coin Grading Service and went for $4,700 in a 2016 auction.
1967 Half Dollar Value
The 1967 Kennedy half dollar is a 40% silver coin that was minted in sizable quantities of 295,046,978 pieces.
Here’s how much a 1967 half dollar is worth today:
- A 1967 half dollar is worth more than its face value thanks to its precious metal content, with its current price determined according to current silver melt values.
- The most valuable 1967 half dollar was graded Mint State-67+ by Professional Coin Grading Service and sold for $4,347.50 in 2016.
- The 1967 SMS half dollar is similarly tied to bullion prices, which fluctuate. But the most valuable 1967 SMS half dollar was graded Specimen-68 Deep Cameo by Professional Coin Grading Service and clinched $6,995 in a 2020 auction.
Rare Error Coins From 1967 To Look For
Most 1967 coins were struck at the U.S. Mint correctly — although some may look odd due to post-mint damage or intentional alterations.
Here are some 1967 error and variety coins that were not struck correctly at the U.S Mint. These coins are worth a lot of money:
- 1967 doubled die coins — There aren’t many well-known doubled dies among 1967 coins. Those that do exist can bring anywhere from $20 to $50 for obscure doubled dies to more than $150, depending on the magnitude of the doubling and the specific variety.
- 1967 off-center coins — Off-center errors result when a coin isn’t struck perfectly square on the coin press. Values depend on the exact coin and how much of the design is missing. At a minimum, values start around $5 for a 1967 penny that is 5% to 10% off center to more than $500 for a 1967 Kennedy half dollar that is 50% off center and still shows a complete date.
- 1967 no ridge / smooth edge quarters — One of the most common error coin questions we receive involves no ridge smooth edge quarters. In most cases, these are just heavily worn quarters that have lost their ridges due to edge wear. Such pieces are worth their face value. However, there is a kind of error known as a broadstrike that can result in smooth edges — these are wider and thinner than normal and can be worth $20 to $30.
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