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A scarce and rare coin will sell for considerably more than a common coin. Some rare coins are error coins. Others are just old and/or they have low mintage numbers. See a list of rare coins you can actually still find in circulation -- rare pennies, rare nickels, rare dimes, rare half-dollars, and rare dollar coins. You'll find a lot of rare pennies mentioned here with their current values. Plus the rarest coins from popular coin series -- like 50 States quarters. If a U.S. coin is scarce or rare, we're talking about it here!

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.

1947 Nickels Are Worth More Than Face Value (As Much As $10,000 More!) See The Current 1947 Nickel Value + A List Of Rare 1947 Nickel Errors

See how much your 1947 nickel is worth (Hint: more than face value). Also, which rare 1947 nickel errors are worth looking for (and how to spot them). Plus, 3 tips for finding valuable 1947 nickels in loose change!

1953 Nickels Are Worth Many Times Face Value — Some More Than $20,000!

See exactly what details you should be looking for on your 1953 nickels to determine if you have a “regular” nickel or a rare one. Plus a list of 1953 nickel values (hint: your 1953 nickel is worth at least twice face value!) and a list of rare and valuable 1953 nickel errors.

1949 Nickel Value Guide: All 1949 Nickels Are Worth 2x To 3x Face Value… Some Are Worth Over $1,000!

All 1949 nickels are worth AT LEAST 2x to 3x their face value. See how much your 1949 nickel is worth here!

1952 Nickel Value Guide (Some 1952 Jefferson Nickels Are Worth More Than $10,000!)

You should definitely hold onto all 1952 nickels that you find. They’re worth AT LEAST twice their face value! In fact, some 1952 Jefferson nickels are worth a whole lot more than that — as much as $10,000 or more. See how much your 1952 nickel is worth here!

1948 Nickel Value: See How Much Your 1948 Nickels Are Worth (…And A List Of 1948 Error Nickels Worth $1,000+)

If you have a 1948 nickel, hold onto it! It’s worth 2 to 4 times more than face value… at least. See how much your 1948 nickels are worth here.

Some 1946 Nickels Are Worth More Than $1,000… See If You Have One! (Plus Rare 1946 Error Nickels To Look For)

1946 nickels may be worth up to $1,000 or more.

All 1946 nickels are worth more than face value. They should definitely be on your “keep and don’t spend” list. See the current 1946 nickel value, plus valuable 1946 error nickels to look for!

1945 Nickel Values (See Which Ones Have Sold For Nearly $20,000!)

Have a 1945-P nickel, a 1945-D nickel, or a 1945-S nickel? Find out how much it’s worth here. Plus, how to tell if you have a valuable 1945 error nickel!

Some 1944 Nickels Are Worth $10,000+… Do You Have One?

If you’ve found a 1944 Jefferson nickel, you’re in luck. These old nickels are made from silver and worth more than face value. Some 1944 nickels are worth hundreds, even thousands of dollars! See how much yours is worth here.

What Are Full Steps Nickels & How Much Are They Worth? (Everything You Need To Know About Full Steps Details On Jefferson Nickels!)

Full Steps nickels can be worth thousands of dollars!

Jefferson nickels with Full Steps details are relatively scarce — and they’re quite valuable! See exactly what Full Steps nickels are, how much they’re worth, whether they’re rare or not, how to find Full Steps Jefferson nickels for cheap, and tips for collecting them.

1943 Nickels Are Silver & Worth A Lot Of Money! (Some Are Worth $15,000+) …See How Much Yours Is Worth Here

Some 1943 nickels are worth more than $15,000!

How much is a 1943 nickel worth? All 1943 nickels are worth more than face value — because they’re made from silver! See exactly how much a 1943-P nickel, 1943-D nickel, and 1943-S nickel are worth today. Plus, a list of 1943 nickel errors to look for.

Have A 1941 Nickel? See How Much It’s Worth (Some 1941 Nickels Are Worth More Than $10,000!)

1941 nickels can be worth $10,000 or more!

How rare and valuable are 1941 Jefferson nickels? Which features do the most valuable 1941 nickels have? You’ll find all of the answers to your 1941 nickel questions right here!

A 1940 Nickel Worth More Than $20,000? YES! Many 1940 Nickels Have Values Over $1,000… Here’s The List

1940 Nickel Value – Have a 1940 Jefferson nickel and want to know how much it’s worth? See the value of a 1940 nickel with no mint mark, a 1940-S nickel, and a 1940-D nickel here!

A 1938 Nickel Worth $5,000+? Yep… Some Are! Here’s What To Look For On 1938 Jefferson Nickels & Buffalo Nickels

The U.S. Mint was striking Buffalo nickels until October 3, 1938 — when the first Jefferson nickel was produced. Here’s how to tell what your 1938 nickel is worth, and how to determine if you have a rare 1938 nickel or not. The Ultimate 1938 Nickel Value Guide.

How To Tell If A 1942 Nickel Is Silver + The Current 1942 Nickel Value For Regular Nickels And Silver Nickels

1942 Nickels

Some 1942 nickels are made from silver — but not all of them. See why (the story behind 1942 silver war nickels) + How to tell if a 1942 nickel is silver + The value of all 1942 nickels

What Are Cheerios Pennies? How Much Is A 2000 Cheerios Penny Worth?

In early 2000, special Lincoln pennies were included inside 10 million boxes of Cheerios cereal. Many of the Cheerios pennies feature a “Wide AM” reverse that is quite scarce! See how much these special 2000 Wide AM pennies are worth + how much a “regular” 2000 Cheerios penny is worth.

What Is A Cheerios Dollar Coin? Why Are These 2000 Sacagawea Dollars Worth More Than $5,000 Apiece?

2000 Cheerios Dollars

Have you ever seen a special Cheerios dollar coin? Cheerios dollars are known as pattern coins — they’re rare and valuable!

How Much Is A 1951 Nickel Worth? (Hint: Some 1951 Jefferson Nickels Are Worth $18,000+)

1951 Nickels

Here are the answers to your questions about 1951 nickels, including: Are 1951 nickels rare? What are the 4 types of 1951 Jefferson nickels? How much are 1951 nickels worth? What’s the easiest way to find valuable nickels?

What’s The 1950 Nickel Value? (See Which 1950 Jefferson Nickels Are Worth As Much As $17,000!)

1950 Nickels

1950 Nickel Value – See why the 1950-D nickel is so rare and worth up to $17,000. Plus, valuable mistakes to look for on your 1950 nickels!

1939 Nickel Value: See How Much 1939 Jefferson Nickels Are Worth (Including 1939 Nickel Errors Worth $20,000+)

Do you have a 1939 nickel with no mint mark? What about a 1939-D nickel, or a 1939-S nickel? See how much these Jefferson nickels, and other 1939 nickel errors are worth!

A List Of All U.S. Silver Coins By Denomination + The Most Valuable Silver Coins (And How Much They’re Worth)

In this article you will find (1) A complete list of U.S. coins made of silver by denomination. (2) A list of the most valuable silver coins by denomination. (3) The dates that the metal composition changed for each U.S. coin denomination throughout the years. Everything you want to know about silver nickels, silver dimes, silver quarters, silver half dollars, silver dollars, and even silver pennies!

U.S. Error Coins By Denomination: Rare & Valuable Pennies, Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, Half Dollars & Dollar Coins You Should Be Looking For

A List Of More Than 100 U.S. Error Coins By Denomination – see all of the pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollar coins with errors you should be looking for!

Susan B. Anthony Dollar Errors & Varieties Worth $500+

Susan B. Anthony Dollar Errors and Varieties

The complete guide to Susan B. Anthony dollar coin errors and varieties — and how much they’re worth. A list of 13 rare & valuable Susan B. Anthony dollar errors and varieties you should be looking for!

Eisenhower Dollar Errors & Varieties Worth $5,000+… Here’s What To Look For On Your Eisenhower Dollar Coins!

Eisenhower Dollar Errors

A list of Eisenhower dollar errors and varieties that are worth a lot of money! FIRST… 7 rare and valuable Eisenhower dollar coin varieties worth $1 to $100 apiece (including the Friendly Eagle Dollar, the Peg Leg Dollar, 3 types of 1972 Eisenhower dollars, and 2 types of 1976 Bicentennial dollars). PLUS… 7 unique Eisenhower dollar coin errors that are worth $30 to several thousand dollars apiece! See exactly what you should be looking for on your Eisenhower dollar coins.

12 Jefferson Nickel Errors & Varieties Worth Looking For (Including 1943 Doubled Die, 1954-S S Over D & 1971 No-S Nickels!)

Jefferson Nickel Errors

There are lots of Jefferson Nickel errors and varieties that are worth a lot of money. Many are quite rare too! Here’s a list of the most valuable Jefferson nickel errors and varieties — along with their values and tips for finding these rare coins in your loose change!

Valuable Buffalo Nickel Errors & Varieties (Including The Rare 1936 3-1/2 Legs Nickel And The 1937 3-Legged Nickel!)

Buffalo Nickel Errors & Varieties

How to tell if you have a rare Buffalo nickel with an error or variety! A list of the most valuable Buffalo nickel errors – including the rare 1936 and 1937 3 legged buffalo nickels. See the current Buffalo nickel value for all errors and varieties.

What Is A Bugs Bunny Franklin Half Dollar? How Much Is This Error Coin Worth?

The Bugs Bunny half dollar is one of the most popular Franklin half dollar error coins. It’s quite valuable too! Here’s what to look for + How much these error coins are worth.

No FG Kennedy Half Dollar Errors: See Where The Letters Should Appear & How Much These Error Coins Are Worth

No FG Kennedy Half Dollars

Some Kennedy half dollars don’t contain the letters “FG” on the coin. See why and where the letters are supposed to be on a Kennedy half dollar. Actually no FG half dollar error coins are quite valuable! See how much Kennedy no FG half dollars are worth.

This 1965 Silver Dime Error Is Worth $3,000 Or More! Here’s What To Look For + A List Of All 1965 Dime Values

1965 Silver Dime

All about the 1965 silver dime that’s worth thousands! How to tell a rare 1965 dime error from a common 1965 dime. And the value of common & rare 1965 dimes

Some Thomas Jefferson Dollar Coin Errors Are Worth $400 Or More! Find Out The Value Of Your Jefferson Dollars Here

Do any dollar coins have errors? YES! Here are the most valuable errors found to date on Thomas Jefferson dollar coins and how much these rare dollar coin errors are worth:

1909 Indian Head Penny Value: See If You Have The Rare 1909-S Indian Head Penny Worth $350 + All 1909 Indian Cent Values

Did you know the 1909-S Indian Head penny is rare? Find out how much this Indian Head cent is worth today — and why it’s so rare and valuable!

1970 Dimes Worth More Than $500? Here’s The 1970 Dime Error You Should Look For + All 1970 Dime Values

1970 Dimes

Find a 1970 dime with no mint mark? Find out here if it’s the rare and value 1970 dime error worth big bucks! Some 1970 dimes are worth hundreds, even thousands of dollars! Here’s why and what you should be looking for on these rare and valuable error coins.

Rare 1877 Indian Head Penny Value + How To Spot A Fake 1877 Penny

Want to know how much your 1877 Indian Head penny is worth? Here are answers to your 1877 penny questions, values for this rare coin, info about 1877 replica pennies, and tips to avoid fakes.

Do You Have The Rare 1983 Dime Worth More Than $5,000? Here’s What To Look For!

The 1983 dime error is one of the most sought-after rare United States error coins struck in the 1980s — and it has kept collectors on their toes for years! The fact is some 1983 Roosevelt dimes are missing a major detail, making these error coins worth AT LEAST $500… up to $5,000 or more! Here’s what you should be looking for on your 1983 dimes.

2007 John Adams Dollar Coin Values (There Are Lots Of Errors… Some Worth More Than $1,000!)

2007 John Adams Dollar

Wondering what your 2007 John Adams dollar coin is worth? If you’ve got one with an error or variety, it’s worth much more than face value! Find out if you have a rare 2007 John Adams dollar coin and how much it’s worth here.

Scarce Coins vs. Rare Coins: What’s The Difference?

The terms “scarce” and “rare” can be confusing when understanding coin rarity. This article clears up the confusion between scarce U.S. coins vs. rare U.S. coins — with examples and coin rarity charts. Rare vs. scarce coins are explained in detail. You will see the major differences between rare U.S. coins and scarce U.S. coins – with examples and coin rarity charts.

Rare 2020-W Quarters Can Be Found In Pocket Change! (3 Tips To Find Them + How Much They’re Worth)

2020-W Quarters

Did you know that a 2020-W quarter is a rare coin? Only a few 2020-W quarters were made and released into circulation… so be sure to check your pocket change! That’s right, none were included in coin sets. If you happen to be lucky enough to find one, you can see here how much your 2020-W quarter is worth. Plus, 3 tips to increase your odds of finding a rare 2020-W quarter in your spare change!

Large Date vs. Small Date Penny Facts: What Are The Differences? Why Does It Matter? How Does It Affect The Value?

1982 Lincoln Cent

Here’s how to tell a large vs. small date penny (similarities and differences). Plus, see the value of a 1982 small date penny, 1970 small date penny, 1960 small date penny — and large date pennies for those same years, too!

U.S. Coins Worth More Than Face Value: A List Of The Most Valuable Coins You Should Be Saving In All Denominations

The ultimate list of U.S. pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars & dollar coins you should be saving, and not spending. See which coins in your spare change jar are worth money! (Any that are NOT listed here are simply worth face value.)

3 U.S. Mint Error Coin Lists: Rare Mint Error Coins + Common Mint Error Coins You Can Find In Pocket Change + Mint Mistakes By Denomination

What are error coins? How much are coin mistakes worth? See all of the error coins that can be found in your pocket change – common coin mistakes are currently in circulation! I’ll show you what to look for in your spare change. Plus a list of rare mint error coins that are harder to find but worth a lot of money!

What Is Machine Doubling On Coins? Examples Of Machine Doubling vs. Doubled Dies

Machine Doubling

Machine Doubling vs. Double Die Coins – I can help you determine whether your coin has machine doubling or is a doubled die. See the differences between these types of error coins, examples of machine doubling vs. doubled dies, and how much these error coins are worth.

Fun With Coins: 5 Ways That A Coin Collection Will Cure Your Cabin Fever When You’re Stuck Indoors

Stuck indoors? Here are lots of fun things to do with coins to make the time fly by quickly! Even if you don’t have a coin collection and haven’t considered collecting coins in the past, these are ways to have fun with coins THAT YOU ALREADY HAVE while you’re stuck inside bored.

What’s A Die Clash Error Coin?

Die Clash Error Coins

What is a die clash on a coin? Die clashes are a type of error coin resulting when two coin dies come strike each other without a coin between them. Coins with post-mint damage can sometimes be confused for die clash error coins. See the difference between die clash coins and PMD coins… and how much die clashes are worth.

23 Rare Lincoln Memorial Pennies You Should Be Looking For (Key Dates, Varieties & Errors)

Variety Pennies

Think you have some rare penny dates in your coin collection? Here are 23 of the most valuable rare Lincoln Memorial penny key dates you should be looking for — and how much they’re worth.

Variety Coins vs. Error Coins: How Are They Different & What Are They Worth?

U.S. coin errors and varieties can be confusing to tell apart. How are variety coins and error coins different? Why does it matter? What are these unusual coins worth? Here’s everything you need to know about errors and varieties in coin collecting.

2000 South Carolina Quarter Errors To Look For + How Much They’re Worth

2000 South Carolina Quarter Errors

Find out here if you have a 2000 South Carolina quarter error coin! A list of 5 different South Carolina quarter errors to look for in your pocket change — plus, the current value of South Carolina error quarters.

Find A Blank Coin? Here’s Everything You Want To Know About Blank Planchet Error Coins… Including How Much They’re Worth!

Blank Penny

Have a blank coin with no heads and no tails? Here’s what blank planchet error coins are worth, how they’re made, and why these coins are so valuable.

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