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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.

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.

Tips For Collecting Proof Lincoln Memorial Cents

After 50 years, the Lincoln Memorial penny is no longer being minted. During the 50 years of the Lincoln Memorial cent (1959-2008), the U.S. Mint made millions of proof Lincoln Memorial cents. Here are tips for collecting Proof Lincoln Memorial pennies.

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.

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