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Lynnette

I like to help people find unique ways to do things in order to save time & money -- so I write about "outside the box" ideas that most wouldn't think of. As a lifelong dog owner, I often share my best tips for living with and training dogs. I worked in Higher Ed over 10 years before switching gears to pursue activities that I'm truly passionate about. I've worked at a vet, in a photo lab, and at a zoo -- to name a few. I enjoy the outdoors via bicycle, motorcycle, Jeep, or RV. You can always find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

I've put together a list of 9 rare pennies you should hold onto - and why. This include 1943 pennies! Plus, how to find the current value of any U.S. penny.

Looking for rare coins in your spare change? The exact coins to look for in your change, Easiest way to check a coin’s value online, Best U.S. coins to keep

Anatomy of a coin - this coin identifier points out all of the key places on a U.S. coin.

Coin diagrams and photos to help you describe your coin to others (if you want to sell it online). Plus, a coin glossary that explains the parts of a coin.

Today, the rarest coins are usually purchased... or found with a metal detector. Industry expert Michael Bernzweig has some tips for collecting coins using a metal detector.

While there is no single answer that defines the 'best coins to collect' (because everyone has a different opinion as to the best coins worth holding onto), here are some ideas and opinions from others who collect coins. See which coins they've chosen to collect and why. Hint: They're NOT all rare U.S. coins!

The ultimate list of pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars & dollar coins to save - not spend! See which US coins in your change jar are worth money!

Wondering how to tell a copper penny from a zinc penny? Here are 4 ways to tell if you have a copper penny vs. a zinc penny. When you finish reading these 4 tips, you'll know how to quickly tell zinc pennies from copper pennies!

The XP DEUS metal detector is 4 metal detectors in one and the first wireless metal detector EVER! See why this lifelong metal detectorist loves the XP DEUS.

Here's how you can get your own GOT COIN? t-shirt...