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Rare Coins

Silver quarters what they are, how you can find them, and what they are worth. Do you have some silver quarters you found in your pocket change? If so, check here to see how much they are worth.

Rare and valuable nickels can be found in circulation! Here's what to look for on Jefferson nickels 1938 to present. (The scarcest ones are even affordable to buy.)

You may be glad to hear that there are dozens of U.S. coins considered rare, and that many estates include rare U.S. coins. Many others are found in attics, old drawers and chests, and some are even found in circulation!

In general, most wheat pennies are worth just a few cents (perhaps 10 cents). However, if worn and of a highly common date and mint mark combination, many wheat cents are quite valuable. In fact, some of the scarcest wheat cents are downright expensive -- costing into the hundreds of dollars in the most worn condition. Here's the scoop.

Looking for some unique pieces of coin jewelry? Here's the scoop on coins used as jewelry pieces... what to look for and some idea of what they may be worth.

Have a coin set or completed coin folder and want to know how much it's worth? Here's how to tell the value of your completed coin sets and coin folders...

Nickels have remained basically the same since 1936, when the Thomas Jefferson design was introduced. Here's what your old Jefferson nickels are worth today

How long have people been collecting coins? As long as coins have been made (600BC). Here's the history of coins and the history of coin collecting. We review the ups & downs of coin collecting through the years. See how the 50 State Quarters program sparked a renewed interest in coin collecting & the importance of the U.S. quarter!

The Shield Nickel was our first 5 cent nickel in the United States. It features the number 5 on the reverse with stars surrounding it.

If you're interested in getting your children started early in coin collecting I have a few tips and pointers for you. Some ideas as far as which coins might be the best for kids to collect...

Coin grade is one of many factors that must be determined in order to find the true value of a coin. Here's how the professionals grade coins... and how to find the grade of your individual coins. That way, you'll have a better idea of your coin's value.

A lot of people have been asking questions and wanting to know the value of their wheat back pennies, which collectors call 'wheaties'. Here is the run-down on wheat pennies...