You probably have 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.
If you’re wondering which ones are keepers and which ones are not, check here to see specifically which pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars & dollar coins are worth more than face value and worth holding onto.
US Coins Worth More Than Face Value
Following is the ultimate guide to U.S. coins that you definitely want to save… not spend!
Most Valuable Pennies – 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!
Most Valuable Nickels – 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 each… and up!
Most Valuable Dimes – 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 10 times face value: $1 each… and higher!
Most Valuable Quarters – 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 4 times face value: $1 or more apiece!
Most Valuable Half Dollars – 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. These half dollars are worth at least 3-1/2 times face value ($3.50 each). Most are worth much more than that!
Most Valuable Silver Dollars – A list of the most valuable silver dollars – including Morgan dollars, Peace dollars, and Eisenhower dollars. These silver dollars are are worth at least 15 times face value: $15 or more apiece!
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