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U.S. Mint

Error coins with missing clad layers are rare & valuable! Here's how coins can lose their outer clad layers, where to find them, and how much they're worth

The US Mint did not produce any coins with a mintmark from 1965-1967. Silver was also removed from coins. See why 1965 coins, 1966 coins, and 1967 coins are different -- and what's so unique about 1968 coins.

Missing Letters No Mintmark Error Coins

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.

Off-Metal Error Coins

Off-metal coins (or wrong planchet coins) are rare coin errors created by the US Mint. See photos of wrong planchet error coins & how much coin planchet errors are worth.

Repunched Mintmark

Repunched mint marks are error coins. See how repunched mintmarks are different from doubled dies & overmintmarks and how much repunched mintmarks are worth

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. What to look for...

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

off-centered coins

Have an off-center error coin? Learn how to identify these rare coins and find out what they're worth. See our off-center coin value chart and examples.

Indian Head Penny Error

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.

Bullion coins are great for investing AND collecting! My 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 & most sought-after Silver Eagles, pros & cons of collecting proof vs. bullion Silver Eagles, and more!

The 1979 proof set is the first to feature the Susan B. Anthony dollar. There are 2 different types of 1979 proof sets (the U.S. Mint changed the appearance of the 'S' mintmark). One is called a 1979 proof set Type 1. The other is called a 1979 proof set Type 2. Find out which one you have and how much it's worth!

Why does the US Mint charge what it does for its coins? See why US Mint silver and gold coins cost what they do + Ways to save money buying US Mint coins.