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As a coin collector for the past 30 years, nickel coin roll hunting is a hobby of mine. Here's a list of all the nickels you should be looking for in rolls.

What do you look for when looking through rolls of pennies? Rare dates, copper pennies, errors, and varieties top the list of valuable pennies.

Searching penny rolls is a fun hobby! Here's a list of old pennies, key date & semi-key date pennies, error pennies, and pennies with varieties to look for.

Have any old dimes - like a 1975 Roosevelt dime with NO mintmark? How to tell if you have rare dimes, what makes a 1975 dime valuable, where to find them.

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!

Little-known facts about pennies in circulation in the United States, including old rare pennies and the modern Lincoln penny.

Think you have some rare penny dates in your collection? Here are 23 of the most valuable rare Lincoln Memorial penny key dates to look for + their values.

The US one cent coin has a colorful history. Come look at the US penny and its roots, which can be traced back over 1,000 years. See why we call it a penny!

Have you seen a 1787 coin that says Mind Your Business on it? It's a Fugio Cent - the first United States coin! Here's the 1787 Fugio Cent value & history.

Coin collectors should be wary of using old plastic coin holders. Many coin holders and folders made years ago contain PVC - and coin PVC damage is serious.