U.S. Coins Worth More Than Face Value: A List Of The Most Valuable Coins You Should Be Saving In All Denominations

by Lynnette

Dimes, Dollar Coins, Half Dollar Coins, Nickels, Pennies, Pocket Change, Quarters, Rare Coins, Silver Coins

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You probably have some coins that are worth more than face value in your pocket change or coin jar right now.

In fact, many old valuable coins are still in circulation today — so your chances of finding them in your everyday change are quite good!

Here’s a list of all U.S. coins in circulation right now!

If you’re wondering which ones to keep and which ones to spend — I’m going to show you specifically which pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollar coins are worth more than face value and worth holding onto!

U.S. Coins Worth More Than Face Value

This is the ultimate guide to U.S. coins that you definitely want to save… not spend. (There are so many that I’ve included each denomination in a separate article.)

Most Valuable Pennies

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A list of the most valuable pennies that you should be looking for in your pocket change. These 43 pennies commonly found in circulation are worth 100 times their face value: $1 or more… each!


See which pennies you should be looking for…


Most Valuable Nickels

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These silver nickels, Buffalo nickels, and other old nickels are the ones you want to save. Check out this list of the most valuable nickels, along with their current values. They’re worth at least 4 times face value: 20 cents apiece!


See which nickels you should be looking for…


Most Valuable Dimes

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Old dimes can easily be found in circulation today. Here’s a list of silver dimes and other valuable old dimes to look for, along with their current values. These dimes are all worth at least 15 times face value: $1.50 each!


See which dimes you should be looking for…


Most Valuable Quarters

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Yes, you can find silver quarters and other rare quarters in your pocket change. These are the most valuable quarters you should be looking for. They’re worth at least 15 times face value: $3.75 or more apiece!


See which quarters you should be looking for…


Most Valuable Half Dollars

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Silver half dollars (1970 and earlier) are valuable for their silver content alone. See which Kennedy half dollars — and others — you should be looking for, along with their current values. The half dollars listed here are worth at least 5 times face value… $2.75 each! (Most are worth so much more than that!)


See which half dollars you should be looking for…


Most Valuable Silver Dollars

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A list of the most valuable silver dollars — including Morgan dollars, Peace dollars, and Eisenhower dollars. The silver dollars listed here are are worth at least 15 times face value: $15 apiece!


See which silver dollars you should be looking for…


Find Out More About Your U.S. Coins

When was the last time you went through all the loose coins in your spare coins jar??? Start here!

In addition to the articles for each denomination that I’ve included above, here are some of our other articles that will help you find the value of your old U.S. coins:

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