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Error Coins, Rare Coins, And Varieties – Interested in rare U.S. coins? Here, our coin experts are sharing their best tips for finding rare coins, error coins, and mistakes! See how to tell a rare coin from a fake one, current rare coin values, which rare coins can be found in circulation, and how many rare coins actually exist. Plus, how to tell a damaged coin that’s worth very little apart from an error coin that’s worth a lot of money! Everything you want to know about rare pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half-dollars, and dollar 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.

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?

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 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 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.)

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!