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Finding rare coins in circulation is hard but not impossible! A famous collector once spent three rare cents in circulation -- and nobody has reported finding them yet! There actually are a few rare Lincoln cents that, if you find one, will be worth much more than one cent.

These are the most popular questions we receive here at The Fun Times Guide to Coins. I wonder if YOU know the correct answers!

The aim here is to let coin collectors know there are ways to actually SAVE money on coins. You don't have to spend a lot of money on coin gifts. Plus you'll find tips to reduce trips to the coin dealer for selling your coins.

Key and semi-key Walking Liberty half dollars are quite scarce and command high prices for higher grades. Some coins are so scarce that not every collector could buy them.

1899 Barber half dollar aka Liberty Head half dollar reverse Photo is public domain on Wikimedia

Barber half dollars among most difficult series to complete in decent grades. Here's what you need to know about scarce Barber half dollars and common Barber halves.

Check out the values and mintages for rare Barber quarters and common Barber quarters.

1902 Barber dime obverse and reverse Photo is public domain on Wikimedia.

Here's everything you need to know about scarce Barber dimes, common Barber dimes, and how to start your own collection of Barber dimes.

Going to a coin museum can be a spectacular adventure for coin collectors new and old! Chances are, you will walk away feeling inspired to pursue a new avenue of the hobby altogether. Here are details about the best coin museums in the United States.

You know those traditional anniversary gifts that spouses typically exchange each year? Think: paper, wood, gold, silver, diamonds, etc. But what if one or both spouses are coin collectors? Or, what if you're not married, yet you have your own unique anniversary date that pertains specifically to coins? That's worth celebrating too, right?

Discover the value of your Mercury dimes. This guide covers key dates, mint marks, and current prices for these classic U.S. coins. Find out if you have a rare dime!

Over the decades, the world has seen the most expensive coins push through the hundreds of thousands of dollars, and in recent decades, into the millions of dollars. Here are the 10 rarest and most valuable U.S. coins.

American Civil War memorabilia has a large following. People enjoy collecting U.S. coins, tokens, and money from the early- to mid-1860s. There are many types of Civil War coins and tokens, though certain ones have special popularity.