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Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

Josh is the Editor and a prolific contributor at U.S. Coins Guide, where he’s authored nearly 1,000 articles – many garnering over 50,000 shares! His passion for sharing knowledge extends to reader interaction – feel free to leave your coin questions in the comments section of any of his articles.

Coin mintage numbers refer to how many coins were struck by the Mint - not how many still exist. How to use mintage numbers to determine a coin's value and rarity.

Have a 1943 penny? Want to see if you've hit the big bucks? Here's how to tell common 1943 pennies from the rare ones. See how much your 1943 penny is worth

1982 Penny Value: In 1982 the US Mint made zinc-plated pennies. But... some 1982 copper pennies DO exist! See how much all 1982 pennies are worth today.

Find out if you have any of these rare & valuable pennies worth more than $100 dollars apiece! This top 100 pennies worth money list is updated frequently.

The mystery behind the red quarter has been solved! Here's what red quarters mean and how much they're worth.

Find a red quarter? Wondering why it's been painted red and how much it's worth? Here's the answer to the decades-long red painted quarter mystery (and value).

1944 Penny Value: Have a 1944 wheat penny? Or a 1944 penny that's silver in color? Find out if you have a rare 1944 penny worth thousands of dollars or not.

The rare 1944 steel penny and rare 1943 copper penny share a similar story. And they're BOTH worth big money! See why... and how to spot counterfeits.

See the current value of a 2021 Tuskegee Airmen quarter and a 2021 Crossing The Delaware quarter. Plus rare 2021 quarters you can find in pocket change!