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Bicentennial coin designs appeared on U.S. circulating quarters, half-dollars, and dollar coins in made in 1975 and 1976 to commemorate our nation’s Bicentennial. Hundreds of millions of Bicentennial coins were struck — both in the regular copper-nickel clad composition for circulation and in a 40% silver clad composition for collectors. They remain one of the most popular coins in circulation today. There were also Bicentennial gold & silver coins made in other years to commemorate other historical dates. (Any time we mention a U.S. Bicentennial coin in an article, you’ll find it here.)
Got old coins? They’re still easy to find in your pocket change. What’s an old coin’s value today? I’ll show you how to find the value of old coins that you have — just use this comprehensive list for coins made between 1900 and 2000.
Looking to lessen your coin collecting budget? Try your hand at completing these 7 coin sets for less than $10 each.
Kennedy half dollars are one of the most beloved and most popular coins to collect. See which ones are considered rare Kennedy half dollars, the current value of Kennedy half dollars, and everything you want to know about the Bicentennial half dollar — including the 1776 to 1976 half dollar value.
United States Bicentennial coins were released during 1975 and 1976 and remain a popular coin in circulation today.
Silver mint sets are great collectibles that contain old silver coins in uncirculated grades.
There is no silver in circulating U.S. silver coins. And between 1942 and 1945 there was no nickel in U.S. circulated nickels.
See how the U.S. Mint is helping teachers and parents teach children about coin collecting.
There are coins which are getting harder and harder to find in circulation. The wheat penny, Jefferson nickel and Bicentennial quarter are three of these.
There are many interesting coins that are available for under $5. If you’re collecting coins and you don’t have a lot of money to spend, then you might want to start with these cheap coins.
