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Wheat Pennies

1943 steel pennies are among the most popular Lincoln cents perhaps, in part, because they look so different than the traditional copper Lincoln cents we're used to seeing. Check out some fun facts about 1943 steel pennies as well as the value of your 1943 steel pennies.

A New Jersey coin dealer has released 107 rare coins into circulation. Be sure to keep an eye out for one -- or more -- of these valuable coins which may show up in your pocket one day!

Old Lincoln pennies have varied values. Most old pennies are worth face value. The most valuable old pennies are doubled-die.

Collecting coins can be fun -- especially when all the coins you need for your collection can be found right in circulation. Let's look at some of the exciting coins you can find right in your pocket, purse, or at your local bank.

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.

While it is theoretically possible to find any legal tender money in circulation, including old and even rare coins, the likelihood of finding such coins in circulation is small -- but not impossible. Plus, you may find some error coins, as well. Here's what to look for.

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...

These one-of-a-kind coin-related items make great Holiday and Birthday gifts for friends or relatives who are coin collectors -- even beginners!

What's the best way to store coins and keep them safe? Should you use coin holders?... Mylar protectors?... Coin albums?... Coin tubes?... Coin binders?... Air-tight holders?... Coin slabs?... or even Zip-type baggies? Here are some tips for storing the coins in your collection...

How much do you know about U.S. coins and coin history? Jot down your answers and see how well you do. The correct answers to these coin questions are at the bottom... no cheating!

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...

Very few wheaties -- wheat back pennies -- have much value, however a variety of the 1922 happens to be one that does. Here's how to determine if your 1922 penny is worth 4 cents or 400 dollars.