Coin collecting is a popular hobby for people around the world. There are many factors that determine a coin’s value, such as age, rarity, condition and mintage. With so many coins and variables, how can you find out how much your coins are worth? Luckily, there are many helpful websites that provide coin values and…
The coins of the Philippines provide a fascinating insight into the islands’ journey from Hispanic and American colony to independent nation. But what are the most valuable Philippine coins? How can you spot them? And just how much might they be worth? Join us, as we search out the most collectable specimens to have come…
Do you know that some modern quarters are worth more than their face value? Yes, most of them have been circulating for a long time. But are you aware that some rare modern quarters can pay your power bill for months? Some have a high price because of their rarity, while others are because of…
Why do you think the quarter coins’ flaws are valuable? It’s not easy for the craftsmen at mints to make mistakes. If any error happens, the coins won’t circulate. Those quarters with errors that go out attract most collectors’ interests. Remember, the rest of the US state quarters without errors only have face value. The…
In the 1970s, the US celebrated 200 years of the country’s historical creation as an independent republic. The memory of the American Revolution culminated on July 4, 1976, on the 200th anniversary of the moment when the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. The US Mint honored that moment with the US Bicentennial coinage…
All 50 US states have their own quarters with George Washington’s image on the obverse, but their reverse designs are customized and differently styled. The idea was to group these coins into five sets and release them in circulation according to each state’s birthday. The process was finished when completing the series about ten years…
Do you know which Roosevelt dime with mistakes is worth your time and money? Some of these coins that the US Mints began releasing in 1946 have interesting errors. Not every error dime has the same value. Some, like the proof coins without mint marks, can make you rich. Others with rim clip flaws are…
The US released the Sacagawea dollars (golden dollar) coins in 2000 and stopped using them in 2012. But how much would you profit from selling these coins in today’s market? Most collectors have fallen in love with these quarters. So, if you own any of them, especially in high grades, you can profit from their…
The US Mint started Roosevelt dime production, which has lasted until now. Collectors particularly appreciate pieces struck from 1946 to 1964 because of the silver content, but some copper and nickel-clad specimens can also reach atypically high prices. The most expensive in a group of the most valuable Roosevelt dimes is the proof coin produced…
You might know Nickelback as the most hated band on the internet. (Though it’s not clear why!) But do you know how they got their name? Mike Kroeger used to work at Starbucks, and whenever he issued change, he’d say, ‘Here’s your nickel back.’ At the time, their band was called Village Idiot, but the…
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