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Good To Know About Selling U.S. Coins: Before You Sell A Coin, Read This!

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Selling coins is something that must be done with careful consideration beforehand. After all, you wouldn't want to sell your coins for the wrong price, and you don't want to wind up hanging onto them too long either. Here are some coin selling tips, plus advice before you sell coins on eBay.

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The Most Valuable Silver Quarters: See How Much Silver Quarters Before 1965 And Rare Silver Quarters Are Worth

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Silver quarters what they are, how you can find them, and what they are worth. Do you have some silver quarters you found in your pocket change? If so, check here to see how much they are worth.

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

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Even the scarcest of the Jefferson nickels are not at all cost-prohibitive for the average coin collector, making Jefferson nickels a very good coin collection to assemble for most anyone. Incredibly, Jefferson nickels can, on occasion, still be found in circulation!

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The 7 Varieties Of 1982 Lincoln Memorial Cents: How To Tell Large Date vs. Small Date, Copper vs. Zinc, And Current Values

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For Lincoln cents, 1982 was a landmark year. In 1982, the value of copper actually began to exceed the face value of the cent. Here's a little about zinc vs copper Lincoln memorial cents, small date vs large date cents, and the 7 varieties of 1982 Lincoln memorial cents, including their value today.

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1943 Lincoln Cents: The Value of Steel vs Copper Pennies

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What are 1943 steel pennies worth? What are 1943 copper pennies worth? Here are there values, including what to look for and how to spot a fake 1943 Lincoln copper cent.

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Presidential Dollar Proof Sets

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Proof sets are one of the best ways to purchase crisp examples of U.S. coins. These proof sets, contain coins with burnished, mirror-like surfaces and are a favorite way for coin collectors to purchase high-quality coins straight from the U.S. Mint. The Presidential dollar proof sets are no exception.

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50 State Quarters Proof Sets – How Much Are They Worth?

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The 50 State Quarters program was so popular early on -- and has remained so -- that far more people than the number of 50 states quarters proof sets available were clamoring for these popular coins. See what 50 state quarters proof sets are worth today, and whether they're likely to hold their value or not.

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

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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!

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Wheat Pennies: The Rarest & Most Valuable Wheat Cents

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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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A List Of U.S. Coins Currently In Circulation

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While it is theoretically possible to find any legal tender money in circulation, including old and even rare coins, the likelihood of finding such coins in circulation is small -- but not impossible. Plus, you may find some error coins, as well. Here's what to look for.

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5 Unusual Types Of Coins Worth Collecting

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There really is a lot of diversity in U.S. coins. In the United States' more than 200 years of coin production, our nation has seen many types of interesting coins. However, if you're a coin collector and you find yourself a little bored with 'typical' modern U.S. coins, then consider these 5 unique types of coins worth collecting.

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All About Buffalo Nickels & Their Current Value

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Here's everything you want to know about Buffalo nickels and what they're worth today.

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U.S. Coins Guide

Targeted to coin collectors of all levels, the U.S. Coins Guide is a comprehensive resource that has been helping people learn about and collect U.S. coins since 2004. It's part of The Fun Times Guide network of over 32 niche topic websites.

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  • Coin ValuesMost Valuable Coins By Denomination – Want to know the real value of your coins? You’ve come to the right place! Here, our coin experts are sharing current coin values for common coins and rare coins — including wheat pennies, Indian head pennies, state quarters, silver coins, gold coins, bicentennial coins, commemorative coins, and much more. See the most valuable U.S. pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollar coins.
  • Coin Collecting 101Beginner Coin Collecting Tips For Newbies + Low-Budget Coin Collecting Ideas – Thinking of starting a coin collection? Or maybe you’ve inherited someone else’s collection and you’re not sure what to do with it. Here our coin experts are sharing helpful resources to point you in the right direction when you don’t know much about U.S. coins and their values. See what to watch out for when buying or selling coins, how to find valuable coins in circulation, what you need to know before cleaning coins, tips for storing and protecting your coins, how to get coins graded and appraised, the best coin collecting supplies to start with, low-budget coin collecting advice, and lots of unique resources & tips for collecting coins that you won’t find anywhere else.
  • Coin Myths, Trivia & FactsHistory & Facts About Coins – Here, our coin experts are debunking popular coin myths, sharing little-known facts about counterfeit coins, gold coins & silver coins, and revealing other important coin facts that anyone who’s interested in coins should know! Everything you want to know about U.S. coins, paper currency, U.S. mints, mint marks, and more. Whether you’re concerned about buying fake coins or just need to brush up on your facts about U.S. coins… start here!
  • Rare U.S. CoinsError 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.
  • Fun With CoinsFun Ways To Collect Coins – Here, coin experts are sharing lots of fun things you can do with U.S. coins! See fun ways to find rare coins, fun ways to collect coins, fun ways to learn more about coins, and other fun ways to enjoy the hobby of coin collecting. Plus, gifts and other things that coin collectors love.

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