Imagine finding a coin in your loose change worth $29 million. It sounds like a dream, but some rare U.S. coins still floating around in circulation could make it a reality. These coins, often mistakes from the U.S. Mint, are so scarce that collectors are willing to pay millions for them. While the chances of … Read more
A woman recently thought she had a Canadian penny in her change, but it turned out to be a rare U.S. Lincoln Wheat Penny worth $75,000. The Lincoln Wheat Penny, minted from 1909 to 1958, is a common find in old coin jars, but certain versions with unique errors or features can be worth a … Read more
Imagine paying for parking and finding a coin worth $900,000 in the change slot. That’s exactly what happened with a rare 2000-P Sacagawea dollar, known as a “mule” coin, discovered in a parking meter return. This golden-colored dollar, featuring Sacagawea on the front, is no ordinary coin. A minting error makes it one of the … Read more
Back in 1976, the U.S. Mint celebrated America’s 200th birthday with special Bicentennial Quarters, featuring a cool colonial drummer design. Most of these coins are worth just 25 cents, but some rare ones could be worth up to $19,200! These treasures might still be floating around in your pocket, wallet, or even a jar of … Read more
Imagine finding a quarter in your change worth $2.5 billion. Sounds unbelievable, right? The 1976 Bicentennial Quarter, minted to celebrate America’s 200th birthday, has a rare version that’s sparking dreams of riches. A tiny minting error makes this coin a collector’s holy grail, and it could still be out there in circulation. Let’s explore why … Read more
Imagine finding a penny in your pocket that’s worth $30 million. Sounds like a dream, right? But the 1943 Lincoln Wheat Penny, a tiny coin from World War II, is exactly that a rare treasure still hiding in circulation. This penny, accidentally made of copper instead of steel, has collectors buzzing and everyday folks checking … Read more
A Surprising History of U.S. Coins Pennies Aren’t the First U.S. Coin Many people think the penny might be the first U.S. coin to get the boot, but rare coin dealer Michael Fuljenz says that’s not true. The U.S. has a long history of coins coming and going, and pennies aren’t the first to face … Read more