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The ultimate resource for rare coins worth money. Explore our guides on error coins, key dates, and other valuable finds you could have in your pocket change.

Rare Lincoln Cents Make Completing A Collection Challenging

There are several rare Lincoln cents to collect in the Lincoln cent series. In fact, because of the several scarce (and expensive) Lincoln cents, the series is actually deemed "challenging" to complete by many collectors.

Watch Out For Fake Rare Coins

If you are buying rare coins, be sure you don't wind up stuck with a fake.

Rare Lincoln Cents You Could Find In Circulation

Finding rare coins in circulation is hard but not impossible! A famous collector once spent three rare cents in circulation -- and nobody has reported finding them yet! There actually are a few rare Lincoln cents that, if you find one, will be worth much more than one cent.

Coin Q&A: The 6 Most Common Coin Questions That Newbie Coin Collectors Ask

These are the most popular questions we receive here at The Fun Times Guide to Coins. I wonder if YOU know the correct answers!

Collecting Key And Semi-Key Walking Liberty Half Dollars

Key and semi-key Walking Liberty half dollars are quite scarce and command high prices for higher grades. Some coins are so scarce that not every collector could buy them.

Top 2 Coin Museums Display The World’s Most Valuable Coins

Going to a coin museum can be a spectacular adventure for coin collectors new and old! Chances are, you will walk away feeling inspired to pursue a new avenue of the hobby altogether. Here are details about the best coin museums in the United States.

A List Of Coin Anniversary Gifts By Year: Clever Coin Gifts By Year To Commemorate A Special Event Or Anniversary

You know those traditional anniversary gifts that spouses typically exchange each year? Think: paper, wood, gold, silver, diamonds, etc. But what if one or both spouses are coin collectors? Or, what if you're not married, yet you have your own unique anniversary date that pertains specifically to coins? That's worth celebrating too, right?

Top 10 Coin Auction Prices For Rare U.S. Coins

Over the decades, the world has seen the most expensive coins push through the hundreds of thousands of dollars, and in recent decades, into the millions of dollars. Here are the 10 rarest and most valuable U.S. coins.

American Civil War Coins And Tokens As Collectibles

American Civil War memorabilia has a large following. People enjoy collecting U.S. coins, tokens, and money from the early- to mid-1860s. There are many types of Civil War coins and tokens, though certain ones have special popularity.

Rare Nickels: These Are The Scarcest Jefferson Nickels (And Yes… You Can Still Find Them In Circulation!)

Rare and valuable nickels can be found in circulation! Here's what to look for on Jefferson nickels 1938 to present. (The scarcest ones are even affordable to buy.)

Rare U.S. Coins Are Easier To Find Than You Think!

You may be glad to hear that there are dozens of U.S. coins considered rare, and that many estates include rare U.S. coins. Many others are found in attics, old drawers and chests, and some are even found in circulation!

Wheat Pennies: The Rarest & Most Valuable Wheat Cents

In general, most wheat pennies are worth just a few cents (perhaps 10 cents). However, if worn and of a highly common date and mint mark combination, many wheat cents are quite valuable. In fact, some of the scarcest wheat cents are downright expensive -- costing into the hundreds of dollars in the most worn condition. Here's the scoop.

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