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.
U.S. Mint
How much do you know about the United States Mint? As a coin collector, you should have a general knowledge about the U.S. Mint and its 4 coin-making facilities. From the main office in Washington, DC, the Director of the Mint oversees the 4 U.S. Mint facilities which make coins in Philadelphia PA, Denver CO, San Francisco CA, and West Point, NY -- plus the U.S. Bullion Depository in Fort Knox, KY.
This 1965 Silver Dime Error Is Worth $3,000 Or More! Here’s What To Look For + A List Of All 1965 Dime Values
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
2010 Abraham Lincoln Dollar Coin Value (See Which Lincoln Dollar Coins Are Worth $100 Or More!)
How much is an Abraham Lincoln dollar coin worth? Well, if it has any errors or varieties, your Lincoln dollar could be worth quite a lot! The Abraham Lincoln dollar coin value ranges from $1… into the hundreds of dollars! Find out how much yours is worth here…
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!
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!)
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.
Some 2007 George Washington Dollar Coins Are Worth More Than $300! (Valuable Errors & Varieties To Look For)
2007 George Washington Dollar Coin Value – If you’re wondering how much is a George Washington dollar coin worth, you’ve come to the right place! See the value of all 2007 George Washington gold dollar coins, and what you should be looking for to determine if you have any of the most valuable ones that are errors!
What Are Counterstamped Coins? Do People Collect Them? How Much Are They Worth?
Found a coin with an odd marking on it? It might be a counterstamp! This article will tell you what counterstamped coins are, why they exist, and how much they’re worth.
What Is A Privy Mark On A Coin? What Do Privy Marks On U.S. Coins Mean?
Maybe you saw the V75 mark on a W quarter… or some other unusual mark on a different coin. Do you know what it means? Here’s what a privy mark on U.S. coins means. Plus, how much coins with privy marks are worth!
Rare 2020-W Quarters Can Be Found In Pocket Change! (3 Tips To Find Them + How Much They’re Worth)
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?
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!
Get Rid Of The Penny? Here’s Why It’s Time To Eliminate The One-Cent Coin In The United States
Is it time to get rid of the penny and the one-cent denomination in the U.S.? Yes! See how getting rid of the penny in the United States will save taxpayers money AND help coin collecting become an even more popular hobby.
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 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.
What’s A Die Clash Error Coin?
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)
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.
2000-2009 Mint Coin Sets: See How Much They’re Worth Today + Tips For Collecting Them
U.S. mint coin sets from 2000 to 2009 include a wide variety of really cool coins. Here’s a look at the coins in U.S. Mint uncirculated coin sets from the 2000s and how much these sets are worth today.
Find A Blank Coin? Here’s Everything You Want To Know About Blank Planchet Error Coins… Including How Much They’re Worth!
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.
4 Types Of Clipped Planchet Error Coins & How Much They’re Worth [A Must-Read If You Have Coins With Straight- Or Crescent-Shaped Edges]
Find a coin with a straight edge or a crescent-shaped edge? It may be a clipped planchet error coin that was mis-cut at the Mint! See the 4 types of clipped planchet error coins, how they’re made, and how much they’re worth.
Penny Errors To Look For: The Ultimate Rare Error Pennies & Common Error Pennies List
What is an error penny — and how much are error pennies worth? Our penny error list shows you which penny errors to look for, common & rare error pennies, unique pennies that look like errors but are not, and how much they’re all worth!
Have Error Coins? Here’s How To Tell A Normal Or Altered Coin From A Real Coin Error
Your weird looking coins might be error coins! Here’s how to tell what’s a legit error coin from the U.S. Mint (like the rare 1990 penny, valuable doubled die coins, and bubbled coins) and what’s an altered coins or novelty coin (like two-headed coins, colorized coins, gold-plated coins, really small coins, really large coins, coins with odd rims and edges, dimes & quarters without edge grooves). Plus a list of some of the most common U.S. coin errors that you could actually find in your pocket change!
15 Of The Rarest State Quarters: 5 Valuable State Quarter Errors + 10 Rare State Quarters To Look For In Your Spare Change (See How Much They’re Worth!)
Are you wondering which state has the rarest state quarter? Or… what is the rarest state quarter you can find in pocket change these days? Here’s a list of the Top 10 Rare State Quarters you can find in your loose change. Also, a list of the Top 5 Rare State Quarter Errors to look for. See how much they’re all worth today!
Get A Job In Coins! Here’s How I Was Able To Find A Job In The Coin Industry… And You Can, Too
Want to get a job in the coin industry? I can help you! I’m a longtime coin collector and I’ve led a numismatic career with LOTS of fun numismatic jobs since 2006. I’m going to help you start your coin job search with the goal of finding U.S. Mint jobs and other numismatic jobs — where you can put your love of coins to work on a full- or part-time basis. Start here to find a job working with coins!
What’s A 1933 Penny Worth? See The Value Of A 1933 Wheat Penny, A 1933-D Penny, And 1933 Penny Errors
Collect old wheat pennies? (I do!) Here’s how you can tell the difference between a 1933 penny worth only a few cents versus one worth thousands of dollars. See the value of 1933 wheat pennies… including the 1933-D penny and other rare and valuable 1933 Lincoln cents.
Coins That Are Missing A Clad Layer Are Rare & Valuable Errors Worth Hundreds Of Dollars!
Error coins with missing clad layers are rare & valuable! Wondering how to tell if a coin is missing a clad layer? I’m going to show you! You’ll also learn how coins can lose their outer clad layers, where to find missing clad layer coins, and how much they’re worth.
Have A Coin With No Mintmark? See Why There Are No Mint Marks On Coins Dated 1965, 1966, And 1967
The US Mint did not produce any coins with a mintmark from 1965-1967. Silver was also removed from coins during this time, and proof sets and mint sets were not produced either. It wasn’t until 1968 that mintmarks, proof sets, and mint sets returned to normal. See why 1965 coins, 1966 coins, and 1967 coins are different, and what’s so unique about 1968 coins.
This 1959-D Wheat Penny Is A Mule Coin Worth $50,000… See Why This Mule Error Coin Is So Rare And Valuable!
The 1959-D wheat penny is one of the most controversial mule coins ever. It’s worth $50,000! Here’s everything you could possibly want to know about the 1959-D penny error!
Explore & Discover Coin Collecting Starter Set From The U.S. Mint: An Excellent Gift For Young Coin Collectors
I recently found a great coin collecting starter set for young coin collectors. See why I like the US Mint’s Explore & Discover Kit and why it’s such a great gift for kids!
Have A Coin With No Mintmark Or Missing Letters? Here’s How To Tell If It’s An Error Coin Or Not… And What It’s Worth
Is part of the lettering missing on your coin? Maybe it has no mintmark? Here’s how to tell if you’ve got an error coin or simply a normal or damaged coin.
Rare Off-Metal Coins (aka Wrong Planchet Error Coins) – See How Much Coin Planchet Errors Are Worth
Off-metal coins (or wrong planchet coins) are rare coin errors that were created by the US Mint. See examples of wrong planchet error coins (also known as off-metal error coins) and how much these coin planchet errors are worth.
A 1999 New Jersey Quarter Worth $3,000? Yes! Here’s What To Look For + The Value Of All 1999 New Jersey State Quarters
How much is a 1999 New Jersey quarter worth? If it has errors, it’s worth thousands of dollars! See the value of your New Jersey state quarter here.
Repunched Mint Marks: What To Look For, How Much They’re Worth, And How These Error Coins Are Different From Dual Mintmarks, Over Mintmarks & Doubled Dies
Repunched mint marks are error coins that are worth a lot of money. They would make a great addition to your coin collection. See how repunched mintmarks are different from doubled dies and. overmintmarks. And how much repunched mint marks are worth today.
The Ultimate 1912 Penny Value Guide: See How Much A 1912 Wheat Penny With NO Mintmark, 1912-D Penny, 1912-S Penny & 1912 Wheat Penny Errors Are Worth
Have a 1912 penny? Want to know how much it’s worth? Here’s a guide to see how much 1912 pennies are worth, 1912 wheat penny errors to look for, and more!
BIE Lincoln Penny Errors: See How Much They’re Worth & Why Collectors Love These Die Crack Error Coins
Are you looking for BIE Lincoln pennies in your loose change? You should be! These scarce and valuable error coins can be found in circulation. Here’s what to look for, where you are most likely to find them, and how much they’re worth.
How To Tell If You Have A 2009 District Of Columbia Quarter Error Worth Over $1,000 + The Value Of Washington DC Quarters (With And Without Errors)
Some 2009 Washington DC quarters are worth $1,000 or more! See how to spot a valuable 2009 District of Columbia quarter error + The value of all 2009 DC quarters
The Ultimate List Of Die Break Coins & Their Values: See What Different Types Of Die Break Coins Look Like (Including Die Cracks & Cud Error Coins)
Die break coins are error coins. Some are rarer than others. Some are worth $100 or more. If you have a die crack coin, cud coin, or other types of die break error coins… here’s how to determine their value.
Off-Center Error Coins: See Examples Of Rare Off-Center Coins + Off-Center Error Coin Values (Pennies Through Silver Dollars)
Off-center coins are rare… but not impossible to find! See photo examples of off-center error coins + The value of off-center coins, based on percent off-center.
Have A 2005 Oregon Quarter? It Could Be Worth $25 Or More! A List Of Oregon State Quarter Errors To Look For + An Oregon Quarter Price Guide
Have an Oregon state quarter? Some Oregon quarters have errors worth lots of money! Here’s what to look for & how much Oregon state quarter errors are worth.
Tips For Collecting And Investing In American Silver Eagles & Gold Eagles, Platinum American Eagles, And Palladium Bullion Coins
Bullion coins are great for both investing and collecting! Here are some little-known facts and tips for collecting American Silver Eagles (1986-present), American Gold Eagles (1986-present), Platinum American Eagles (1997-2008), and Palladium bullion coins. See the scarcest American Silver Eagle coins that are the most sought-after, the pros & cons of collecting proof vs. bullion Silver Eagles, and more!
Half Dime Coin Values, Facts & Tips For Collecting Half-Dimes From 1794 To 1873 (Similar To Nickels, Both Are 5-Cent Coins)
The half dime and the nickel may sound like different types of coins, but they are both U.S. 5-cent coins, and both have many interesting designs. See half dime and nickel similarities & differences. Plus the current value of half dimes, tips for collecting them, and how to save money when buying a half dime coin.
The 1979 Proof Set Came In 2 Varieties: Here’s How To Tell Type 1 And Type 2 Proof Sets Apart & How Much They’re Worth
The 1979 proof set is the first to feature the Susan B. Anthony dollar. 1979 is also also the year of 2 different types of proof sets — because the U.S. Mint changed the appearance of the ‘S’ mintmark on the coins in the proof set. One is called a 1979 proof set Type 1. The other is called a 1979 proof set Type 2. Here you can find out which one you have and how much it’s worth!
Know What You’re Paying For U.S. Mint Coins With This Gold Price Chart And Silver Price Chart + How To Save Money Buying U.S. Mint Coins
Trying to find out why the US Mint charges what it does for its coins? This US Mint gold price chart will help you understand why their numismatic gold coins and silver coins cost what they do. See how their gold coin prices and silver coin prices compare to daily and historical bullion price charts… plus, ways to save money buying US Mint coins.
The Minnesota Quarter Error Is Worth Big Bucks And Can Be Found In Circulation… Look For The Extra Tree On Minnesota State Quarters!
There are at least 50 different types of errors, varieties, and other unusual anomalies involving the 2005 Minnesota quarter. It’s true… the Minnesota quarter error with extra tree is worth lots of money and can be found in your pocket change! See the value of Minnesota state quarter errors, tips for finding these valuable error coins, and all of the types of errors, varieties, and anomalies that exist with 2005 Minnesota quarters.
14 Free Coin Games: A Fun Way To Teach Children About U.S. Coins & The Value Of Money
Want something fun to do with coins… and your kids? How about playing a fun coin game?! These 14 free coin games teach children about U.S. coins and thd value of money.
How Does Money Get Into Circulation? See How American Currency Is Made + Fun Facts About Money In Circulation
Wondering how money is made and how American currency goes from being printed by the government to winding up at your local bank, in stores, and in your pocket? Here’s a fun, easy-to-understand article showing how money gets distributed into commerce, how you can track where your dollar bills have been, and how long money in circulation lasts.
A Guide To West Point Mint Coins – What Coins Does The West Point Mint Make? Are They Rare? How Much Are They Worth?
Since the 1970s, the West Point Mint has struck millions of coins. The West Point Mint currently strikes bullion coins (silver, gold, and platinum) and commemorative coins, In the 1970s and 1980s, the West Point Mint made Lincoln pennies and Washington quarters. The first West Point Mint coins did not have a mintmark. The W West Point Mint Mark first appeared in 1984. Here’s more about the many types of West Point coins, including some West Point coins you may have in your pocket right now and their current value!
Facts About Seated Liberty Coins (Half Dimes Through Dollars From 1836 To 1891) – See How Much They’re Worth
The Liberty Seated design was first seen in 1836 on a limited number of silver dollars. By 1840, the Liberty Seated coin design had been placed on the obverse of all U.S. coins — ranging from the half dime through the dollar coin. It also appeared on the briefly struck 20-cent piece. Here’s what you need to know about the value of Liberty Seated coins.
Facts About Barber Coins (Nickels Thru Half Dollars From 1892 To 1916) & Liberty Head Nickels – See How Much They’re Worth
Charles E. Barber was a noted coin designer who gained widespread recognition for his depictions of Liberty on many of the coins. His Liberty Head designs for the dime, quarter and half dollar were so popular that they were usually called Barber coins rather than Liberty Head coins! However, the Barber nickel was usually called a Liberty Head nickel instead. Barber coins were struck from 1892 to 1916. See the value of Barber coins and Liberty Head nickels in this helpful Barber Coins Guide.
