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Error Coins

If damage happens to a coin before it leaves the Mint, then that coin is considered an error coin or a mistake. (On the other hand, if damage happens to a coin after it has left the US Mint facility is considered 'damaged' and it is generally worth very little.) Error coins are rare and valuable because they are legit -- they entered circulation that way and are relatively few in number. Here's a list of well-known U.S. coin errors, how to determine a true error coin from a fake one, the most valuable error coins to look for, and how to spot new errors on coins -- because new errors are being discovered all the time!

1965 Pennies Are Worth More Than Face Value Up To $4,000 – Find Out How Much Your 1965 Penny Is Worth Here!

1965 was a year of big changes at the U.S. Mint! See what those changes were and how they affect 1965 penny values. Find out how much your 1965 pennies are worth here.

Save Your 1963 Pennies… They’re Worth More Than Face Value (Up To $40,000!)

1963 pennies are all worth more than face value, with prices running into the thousands of dollars.

If you have any 1963 pennies, be sure to save them. You don’t want to spend them because they’re worth 2x face value. Some are even worth $40,000!

Why More People Don’t Collect U.S. Dimes & How This Is Good For You!

Here's why dimes aren't as widely collected as other coins and how this benefits you.

Are you collecting dimes? Here’s all about U.S. dimes — their importance in the coin collecting world, why more people don’t collect them, and how you can benefit from the current state of affairs for the 10-cent coin!

Your 1959 Nickels Are Worth More Than Face Value… As Much As $9,000!

All 1959 nickels are worth more than face value? Yes!

All 1959 nickels are worth holding onto — rather than spending them. See why. All 1959 nickel values + Rare 1959 error nickels you’ll want to look for in your spare change.

1958 Nickels Are Worth More Than Face Value (Up To $13,000!)… See How Much Yours Is Worth!

Have a 1958 nickel? Want to know how much it’s worth? This 1958 Nickel Guide includes prices for 1958 no mintmark nickels, 1958-D nickels, and error nickels!

Are 1957 Nickels Worth More Than Face Value? Yes… Up To $7,000 Apiece!

1957 Jefferson nickels are valuable — some fetch over $7,000. See how much your 1957 nickel is worth here. Plus rare 1957 nickel errors to look for!

1956 Nickel Value Guide: See How Much Your 1956 Nickels Are Worth (Some Are Worth As Much As $9,000!)

All 1956 nickels are worth more than face value. In fact, some 1956 nickel values exceed $9,000! Find out how much your 1956 nickel is worth here.

1955 Nickels Are Worth More Than Face Value (As Much As $10,000)… Here’s What To Look For!

Is your 1955 nickel worth more than $10,000?

1955 nickels are scarcer than other Jefferson nickels — which have been made for circulation since 1938. There’s even a rare and valuable 1955 error nickel that’s definitely worth looking for — plus 4 other types of 1955 nickel errors that you can find among nickels in circulation! Here are the current values and unique features you should be looking for on your 1955 nickels.

How Much Is A 1979 Dollar Coin Worth? Are 1979 Silver Dollars Rare? Find Out Here!

Why are 1979 dollar coins so popular? Find out here! See how much your 1979 Susan B Anthony dollars are worth + Which 1979 one dollar coins are the rarest and most valuable!

1954 Nickels Worth $30,000? Yes! Here’s A List Of 1954 Nickel Values + Some Rare Errors To Look For

See exactly which markings you should be looking for on 1954 nickels if you want to find the most valuable ones! Plus, a list of rare 1954 nickel errors that you will have the best chance of finding in spare change. And see how much your 1954 nickel is worth today.

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