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Illinois Quarter Value + Little-Known Facts About The Illinois State Quarter And Illinois Quarter Errors

See what Illinois state quarters are worth today, plus a little about colorized quarters and coins with President Obama's likeness on them.

New York Quarter Value + Little-Known Facts About The New York State Quarter And New York Quarter Errors

While the New York quarter is a beautiful coin, uncirculated quarters bring less than a dollar. Proof versions of New York quarters run the gamut between $10 to $25 depending on the metal in the coin.

Hobo Nickels: How To Collect Art And Coins At The Same Time

Hobo Nickels are artwork engraved on a Buffalo nickel by hobos. They carved anything from caricatures to portraits to railroad cars on the nickels. Their values can range from $10 to $9,020.

Have You Seen The Barack Obama Coins?

There are some new coins that depict President Barack Obama. While these Barack Obama coins may be great items for the history buff, presidential student, or fan of Obama, it is important to note that these coins are NOT official legal-tender products of the United States Mint! The Barack Obama coin is purely a novelty coin.

Are Franklin Mint Coins Worth Collecting?

Wondering about the differences between Franklin Mint coins and U.S. Mint coins? Many people enjoy collecting novelty coins and medals sold through the Franklin Mint. But true coin collectors generally only purchase coins that originated from the U.S. Mint. Here's why...

Non-Commemorative Commemorative Coins Like The Lincoln-JFK Penny And The Liberty Bell Penny Explained

Some novelty coins were made to commemorate or celebrate something, however, they were not made by the U.S. mint -- so they are not actually true commemorative coins. Two examples are the Lincoln-JFK penny and the Liberty Bell penny. Here's more info about each, including what they're worth.

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