Check your change for 1984 pennies! A 1984 penny can be worth a lot of money — especially if it’s the rare 1984 doubled die penny. Here’s what to look for, how to spot the 1984 penny error, and how much your 1984 pennies are worth.
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!
Do You Have The Rare 1970 Quarter That’s Worth $35,000? Here’s A List Of Rare Quarters To Look For
See what the rare $35,000 quarter looks like! Here’s the scoop on the rare 1970 quarter, plus info on other rare quarters you can find in pocket change and what they’re worth.
2009 Penny Values: Facts About 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial Pennies (4 Designs), Little-Known Errors, And How Much 2009 Pennies Are Worth
Have you found a 2009 penny with a special design on the tails side? Wondering what the 2009 penny value is today? Here’s everything you want to know about the 2009 Lincoln penny, what it’s worth, and some 2009 Lincoln penny errors to look for.
2017 Penny Value: What Are 2017 Pennies Worth? Find Out Here
Want to know about the 2017 penny value? Do you know why some 2017 pennies have an unusual P mintmark from the Philadelphia Mint? Here’s the reason why… and what the 2017 penny is worth if you have one.
1922 Penny Value: What Are 1922 Pennies Worth? Find Out Here
Have a 1922 penny? Curious what it’s worth? Here’s everything you want to know about 1922 pennies, including the rare & valuable 1922 plain penny and how to tell if you have one.
Collecting Coins When You’re On A Budget: 8 Fun Ways To Collect Coins For Face Value (…Or For Free!)
Do you realize that you can collect coins for face value or less — even free? You can. I’ve been doing it for years. Here are 8 easy, fun (and legal) ways to find coins for virtually nothing!
5 Tips For Finding Rare Coins In Circulation & Making Serious Money With Pocket Change
Yes, it’s definitely possible to find rare coins in your pocket change. Here is a list of coins you should be looking for, how to find them, and how earn real cash!
Collecting Pennies? Here Are 9 Cool Ways To Collect Pennies (…And See What Your Pennies Are Worth!)
Collecting pennies is fun! Here are 9 interesting ways to build penny collections that you probably haven’t thought of. Plus the latest penny values.
Valuable Quarters In Your Pocket Change: Here Are 8 Circulated Clad Washington Quarters Worth More Than Face Value (Yes, Really!)
Clad quarters have a copper band around the edge, between 2 nickel colored layers. Look for these 8 valuable quarters in your everyday pocket change!
Have Error Coins? Here’s How To Tell A Normal Or Altered Coin From A Real Error Coin
Your weird looking coins might be error coins. Here’s how to tell! Plus a list of some of the most common U.S. error coins you could find in pocket change
Answers To Your Questions About Strange Coins: Tokens, Big Coins, Tiny Coins, Two-Headed Coins, Blank Coins & Colored Coins
Got any strange coins or tokens? Unusual looking coins do sometimes have value. Here are answers to the most common questions about odd looking coins.
What Are Doubled Die Coins?
Doubled die coins are often rare and always exciting to own. Find out how doubled dies are made and see if you have a doubled die coin just waiting to be discovered in your collection, pocket change, or coin jar!
Have A Silver Penny? Here’s How to Find Out Whether You Have An Error Coin, A Rare Coin, Or A Damaged Coin
Have a silver penny? You’re very lucky if it’s a 1943 steel penny! But if it’s not, here’s how to tell what kind of silver penny you have. See if it’s a rare silver penny, a silver penny error, or just an altered coin that has been plated.
The 1955 Poor Man’s Doubled Die Penny
The 1955 poor man’s doubled die penny actually isn’t a doubled die penny at all – find out the story behind this popular coin and how to tell the difference between a poor man’s coin and the real thing.
Tips For Collecting Zincolns: The Lincoln Zinc Penny Which First Appeared In 1982
The zinc penny has been made since 1982. Read on to find out all about these Lincoln cents, including what some of them are worth and how many billions exist.
What To Look For In Damaged Coins – Example: Is This A Nickel Error Coin Or Post-Mint Damage?
Is this is a nickel error or simply post mint damage? Find out the answer!
5 Popular Wheat Penny Error Coins
Check out 5 Lincoln wheat penny error coins that are always popular among coin collectors.
5 Amazing Videos Of Coin Errors You’ve Gotta See To Believe
Check out these 5 amazing videos of coin errors that you have to see to believe.
What’s A Die Clash Error Coin?
Die clashes are a type of error coin resulting when two coin dies come strike each other without a coin between them.
A Mule Coin Makes A Fascinating Treasure For Error Coin Collectors
A mule coin is that which has 2 designs not intended to be on the same coin.
5 Of The Biggest Coin Mistakes The U.S. Mint Has Made
Check out 5 of the biggest coin mistakes — coins that failed to catch on with the public — that the United States has made.
What Does FBL Mean? See Why FBL Franklin Half Dollars Are In Demand!
Wondering what is a FBL Franklin Half Dollar? Well, FBL is a coin grading term. It refers to Full Bell Lines — those horizontal lines seen banding the Liberty Bell on the reverse of the Franklin half dollar coins. See how FBL Franklin halves are different from non-FBL Franklins, and the value of FBL Franklin half dollars vs. non-FBL Franklin halves.
How To Spot Rare US Coins In Your Pocket Change
The 1913 Liberty nickel just sold for $3.7 million and is just one of many rare US coins you should be looking for. Find out how to spot rare US coins by knowing what types of US coins are rare and figuring out some of the best places to be looking for rare US coins.
Counterfeit Coins – How To Avoid Buying Fake Coins
While most counterfeit coins are easy to spot — due to improper weight, color, even design details — the truth is there are many good copies that have fooled some of the most seasoned coin collectors! Here’s what to look for in order to avoid buying fake coins.
How To Detect Fake Godless Dollars (Presidential $1 Coins)
Have you ever heard of a Godless dollar. It is a United States Mint error which left the motto IN GOD WE TRUST off the dollar coin. The problem is that some people are grinding the motto off regular coins and passing them off as real — and it may be at YOUR expense!
